A prospective longitudinal study examining the quality of life of patients with esophageal carcinoma

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Authors

John R. Farndon · Bristol Royal Infirmary

Derek Alderson · Bristol Royal Infirmary

Abstract

Esophagectomy has a negative impact on QL; this effect is transient for patients who survive for 2 or more years. This finding should be considered when selecting patients for surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Frailty in Older Adults

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 88, Issue 8, pp. 1781-1787

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(20000415)88:8<1781::aid-cncr4>3.0.co;2-g

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