Long‐term patient‐reported values following cancer surgery: A global survey study

Background and Objectives We evaluated the long‐term quality of life (QOL) and priorities of an international cohort of cancer surgery survivors. Methods Patients were surveyed through online support groups. We utilized the Short Form‐12 questionnaire to evaluate QOL and a novel survey to assess the...

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Published in:Journal of surgical oncology 2024-09, Vol.130 (3), p.395-404
Main Authors: Joseph, Edward A., Abdullah, Abiha, Maxwell, Conor M., Yellin, Samuel, Chalikonda, Sricharan, Bartlett, David L., Allen, Casey J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cancer surgery
cancer survivors
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Cancer Survivors - statistics & numerical data
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - surgery
outcomes
Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Quality of Life
Surveys and Questionnaires
value‐based care
Well being
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Summary:Background and Objectives We evaluated the long‐term quality of life (QOL) and priorities of an international cohort of cancer surgery survivors. Methods Patients were surveyed through online support groups. We utilized the Short Form‐12 questionnaire to evaluate QOL and a novel survey to assess the relative importance of longevity, experience, and costs. Results A total of 592 patients from six continents responded. They were 58 ± 12 years old, 70% female, and 92% White. Patients averaged 37 months from their initial cancer diagnosis, with a maximum survivorship of 46 years. Across 17 disease sites, respondents generally ranked longevity, functional independence, and emotional well‐being most important, while treatment experience and costs were ranked least important (W = 33.6%, p 
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.27788