Journal article

Patient-reported outcomes in cancer survivors: a population-wide cross-sectional study

M Jefford, AC Ward, K Lisy, K Lacey, JD Emery, AW Glaser, H Cross, M Krishnasamy, SA McLachlan, J Bishop

Supportive Care in Cancer | SPRINGER | Published : 2017

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3725-5

Abstract

Purpose: There is a lack of robust population-based data regarding the lived experience of cancer survivors. This study assessed the quality of life (QoL) of survivors of breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or melanoma 1, 3 and 5 years post-diagnosis. Associations between various demographic and disease-related factors and QoL were assessed. Methods: A cross-sectional postal survey was undertaken. Eligible participants were identified from a population-based cancer registry. Patient-reported outcomes including QoL, symptom issues and information needs were collected using validated questionnaires. Results: Difficulties with all QoL domains were more prevalent amongst..

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Sue-Anne McLachlan Author

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Funding Acknowledgements

This study was funded by the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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Keywords

Supportive Care

Science & Technology

Urologic Diseases

4203 Health Services and Systems

Patient-Reported Outcomes

Lymphatic Research

Clinical Research

Digestive Diseases

Colo-Rectal Cancer

7.1 Individual Care Needs

42 Health Sciences

Health Care Sciences & Services

Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Prostate Cancer

Health Services

Behavioral and Social Science