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Breast Cancer Survival
Dominance should be considered when assessing functional impairment among cancer survivors
December 8th, 2005
Dominance should be considered when assessing functional impairment among breast cancer survivors. "Whether based on self-reported disability or direct physical measurements, studies of upper body function (UBF) among women with breast cancer consistently reveal high prevalence of limitation," stated researchers from Australia. "Unfortunately, limited research and conflicting results undermine the ability to identify those factors that contribute to these UBF problems." S. Hayes and colleagues wrote, "This study describes the influence of selected personal and treatment characteristics on UBF, six months following treatment for unilateral breast...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-08)
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