Improving management of comorbidity in patients with colorectal cancer using comprehensive medical assessment: a pilot study
Abstract Background Screening for and active management of comorbidity soon after cancer diagnosis shows promise in altering cancer treatment and outcomes for comorbid patients. Prior to a large multi-centre study, piloting of the intervention (comprehensive medical assessment) was undertaken to inv...
Main Authors: | Virginia Signal, Christopher Jackson, Louise Signal, Claire Hardie, Kirsten Holst, Marie McLaughlin, Courtney Steele, Diana Sarfati |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-6526-z |
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