Quality of life in advanced cancer patients: the impact of sociodemographic and medical characteristics (original) (raw)

2001, British Journal of Cancer

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The study investigates the quality of life (QoL) in advanced cancer patients, focusing on the influence of sociodemographic and medical characteristics. Utilizing data from a clinical trial involving 434 patients, the research highlights variations in health-related quality of life (HRQL) scores across different age groups and medical conditions. Key findings indicate that factors such as sex, education level, Karnofsky performance status, and specific cancer types significantly impact patients' functioning and symptom experiences. The results emphasize the need for tailored interventions to improve QoL in this population.

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