The association of cancer-related fatigue on the social, vocational and healthcare-related dimensions of cancer survivorship.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is well documented in cancer survivors, but little is known about the personal and societal impact of CRF. This study aimed to examine the impact of CRF in relation to social and vocational functioning and health care utilization in a large sample of post-treatment cancer survivors.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study of early stage breast and colorectal cancer survivors (n = 454) who were within 5 years from treatment completion. Social difficulties (SDI-21), work status, absenteeism and presenteeism (WHO-HPQ) and healthcare utilization (HSUQ) were compared in those with (CFR +) and without (CRF -) clinically significant fatigue (FACT-F ≤ 34).

Results

A total of 32% met the cut-off criteria for CRF (≤ 34).

SUBMITTER: Jones JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813975 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature