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Does age at diagnosis make a difference in the outcome of the patient?

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Depends: Depends on the condition being treated.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/19/2019

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Depends: Depends on what the diagnosis is.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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