Loneliness, Social Isolation Tied to Higher Mortality in Patients With Cancer

Findings seen for both cancer-specific and all-cause mortality

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By:

Lori Solomon

Medically Reviewed By:

Mark Arredondo, M.D.

Published on:

Oct 22, 2025, 7:40 pm

Updated on:

Oct 22, 2025, 7:40 pm

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