Validation of the Italian version of the abbreviated expanded prostate Cancer index composite (EPIC-26) in men with prostate Cancer

Chiara Marzorati1, Dario Monzani1, Ketti Mazzocco1, Marianna Masiero2, Francesca Pavan3, Massimo Monturano3, Gabriella Pravettoni2
1Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
2Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
3Patient Safety & Risk Management Service, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy

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