Impact of comorbidities on physical function and survival of middle-aged, as compared to older, individuals with cancer.

Bogda Koczwara Laura Deckx Shahid Ullah Marjan van den Akker

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

This study of middle-aged and older adults with cancer shows that comorbid disease is common in younger and older individuals with cancer and are associated with inferior outcomes. Assessment and management of comorbidity should be a priority for cancer care across all age groups.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
middle aged
physical activity
squamous cell carcinoma
metabolic syndrome
childhood cancer
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
free survival