Recent findings have implications for cancer treatment decision-making, says Medicine’s Cynthia Owusu

Daily tasks a challenge for many older breast cancer patients

US News: Many older women with newly diagnosed breast cancer have difficulty doing daily tasks, and the problem is especially common among black patients, according to a new study. “These findings have implications for cancer treatment decision-making since optimum functional status is a key factor considered in treatment selection,” said study author Cynthia Owusu, an assistant professor of medicine.