“…This hypothesis is supported by data collected from cancer survivors who report poorer physical function, 120,136,137 poorer quality of life, 138,139 and increased number of comorbidities, 140,141 as well as risk for cognitive decline. 142,143 The underlying cancer treatment may affect telomere length, [144][145][146][147] increase p16 expression, 123 increase proinflammatory cytokines, 148,149 and increase resting energy expenditure. 150,151 There are several unanswered questions.…”