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Cervical Cancer
Studies from University of Hawaii have provided new data on cervical cancer
December 18th, 2008
"This study assessed quality of life in long-term cervical cancer survivors eligible for health care in the military health system. TRICARE beneficiaries who were diagnosed as having cervical cancer in 1980 to 2000 completed self-administered questionnaires including standardized measures of quality of life, distress, and sexuality," investigators in the United States report. "Forty-one women (72% of those who received questionnaire packets) provided questionnaire data. More than 2,500 questionnaires were undeliverable, with no forwarding address. Data indicated that quality of life, cervical cancer-related stress, and intimacy concerns were comparable to population...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-12-18)
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