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Breast Cancer
Research on breast cancer reported by scientists at Mayo Clinic
July 10th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, " Physical impairments cause profound functional declines in patients with cancer. Although common rehabilitation measures can address many impairments, the extent of their delivery is unknown." "We studied these issues by quantifying physical impairments in patients with metastatic breast cancer and by assessing how they are addressed. Patients and Methods A consecutive sample of 163 community-dwelling patients with metastatic breast cancer was stratified by Karnofsky performance score and administered the Medical Outcomes Study Physical Function Subscale and the Older Americans Resource Study Activities of Daily Living...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-07-10)
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