Study helps pancreatic cancer patients make hard choices
Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have examined SEER data on 25,476 pancreatic cancer patients, correlating days spent on medical care with disease stage, type of treatment and survival time. The first of its kind, the study is intended to provide physicians and patients with vital information needed to maximize quality of life for people with pancreatic cancer.
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