Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8221268 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Physicians often incorporate LE estimates into palliative cancer care and identify important prognostic factors. Most have LE thresholds that guide their treatment recommendations. However, physicians overestimated patient survival times in most cases. Future studies focused on improving LE assessment are needed.
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Authors
Yolanda D. MD, Monica S. MD, Adam J. Sullivan, Joshua A. MD, MA, Edward MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCPC, Tracy A. MD, MPH,