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Cancer Patients Mortality From Other Causes: A European Population‐Based Study

Sep 2026 · Cancer Medicine · Vol 15 · 0 citations · 20 references
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Analysis of mortality from all causes other than the index cancer among cancer patients compared to the general population finds elevated mortality among cancer patients compared to the general population.

Abstract

Cancer patients may face elevated mortality not only from their malignancy but also from other factors including multi‐morbidity and the impact of treatment‐related complications. This study analyses mortality from all causes other than the index cancer among cancer patients compared to the general population.

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