Lower levels of depression, fatigue and symptoms are associated with higher levels of physical activity in lung cancer

L. Denehy, C. McDonald, L. Irving, C. Granger (Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Latest insights in chronic care
Session: Latest insights in chronic care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4748

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L. Denehy, C. McDonald, L. Irving, C. Granger (Melbourne, Heidelberg, Australia). Lower levels of depression, fatigue and symptoms are associated with higher levels of physical activity in lung cancer. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4748

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