Abstract

Intercurrent Mortality of Breast Carcinoma Patients. An Investigation of 3857 Cases from the Swedish Cancer Register.

Rutqvist L E

Year: 1984 Source: Acta Radiologica Oncology, v.23, no.5, (1984), p.337-343 SIEC No: 19860154

A Swedish study of mortality among 3857 females with diagnoses of breast carcinoma found a 21% increase of intercurrent deaths. Excess risks were found due to circulatory diseases, other tumours, accidents, suicides & injuries & infectious diseases. Studies were conducted during the period 1961-63 & 1971-73. (NBB)