Health-Related Quality of Life in Long-Term Colorectal Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT: The aim of our study is to evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of individuals with Colorectal Cancer (CRC), tumour-intrinsic characteristics and treatment received with health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Methods

Cross-sectional analysis of data from 805 survivors from the MCC study was conducted. HRQoL was assessed through a general and specific questionnaire, SF-12 and FCSI (Colorectal Symptom Index). Statistical analyses were performed with linear regression with adjustment for sociodemographic variables, stage at diagnosis and histological grade.

Results

Participants had survived a median of 7.9 years from diagnosis (IQR 7.1-8.5 years). Age at diagnosis, sex and area showed a clear association with HRQoL in both physical and

SUBMITTER: Marcos-Delgado A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475455 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature