This is one of the thyroid problems in dogs that is a very serious disease with short survival times. (dog-health-handbook.com)
This effect has been linked in past studies to shorter survival in cancer patients, but how it happens is not entirely understood. (sciencedaily.com)
• Four previous studies indicate that people with better psychological function do survive longer with cancer — but four others suggest that a healthier psychological condition predicts shorter survival time. (discovermagazine.com)