Factors associated with self-reported falls balance or walking difficulty in older survivors of breast colorectal lung or prostate cancer: Results from Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results–Medicare Health Outcomes Survey linkage

摘要

BackgroundCancer and its treatment affect body systems that are important in preventing falls and controlling balance/walking. This study examined factors associated with self-reported falls and balance/walking difficulty in the past 12 months in older survivors of four major cancers.