The cancer patient and quality of life.

@article{Bottomley2002TheCP,
  title={The cancer patient and quality of life.},
  author={Andrew Bottomley},
  journal={The oncologist},
  year={2002},
  volume={7 2},
  pages={
          120-5
        }
}
Over the last decade, clinicians have accepted that while survival and disease-free survival are critical factors for cancer patients, overall quality-of-life is fundamental. This review considers recent developments in the field of quality of life, oncological challenges and future directions. 
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