What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the relationship between symptom burden and survival time in terminal cancer patients, focusing on both physical and emotional symptoms.

March 4, 2026Open Access

Survival Time Difference Between High and Low Symptom Burden Considering Physical and Emotional Symptoms Among Terminal Cancer Patients.

Key Points

To investigate the relationship between symptom burden and survival time in terminal cancer patients, focusing on both physical and emotional symptoms.
Analyzed symptom burden in terminal cancer patients
Assessed survival times
Evaluated physical and emotional symptoms
Conducted statistical analyses to determine associations
High physical symptom burden is significantly linked to shorter survival times.
Emotional symptoms also play a role but to a lesser extent.
Effective symptom management is crucial for optimizing remaining survival.

Abstract

High physical symptom burden is significantly associated with shorter survival in terminal cancer patients. These findings highlight the prognostic importance of physical symptoms, emphasizing the need for effective symptom management to optimize remaining survival time.

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