Use of Non-Cancer Medications in New Zealand Women at the Diagnosis of Primary Invasive Breast Cancer: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Effects on Survival

Use of Non-Cancer Medications in New Zealand Women at the Diagnosis of Primary Invasive Breast Cancer: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Effects on Survival

Background: Assessing the use of multiple medications in cancer patients is crucial as such use may affect cancer outcomes. This study reports the prevalence of non-cancer medication use at breast cancer diagnosis, its associated factors, and its effect on survival. Methods: We identified all women...

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Main Authors: Phyu Sin Aye, Oliver W Scott, J Mark Elwood, Diana Sarfati, Ross Lawrenson, Ian D Campbell, Marion Kuper-Hommel, Sandar Tin Tin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
breast cancer
medication use
polypharmacy
survival
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/7962

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