Research reveals shorter survival linked to high physical symptom burden in terminal cancer, indicating urgent need for better management.
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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