The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Cancer-Related Worries in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many childhood cancer survivors (CCS) experience cancer-related worries (CRW), for example about late effects and cancer recurrence. CRW are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) and maladaptive health care use. We examined the prevalence, severity, and factors associated with CRW in adult CCS.

Methods

We included quantitative studies of ≥ 100 participants reporting on prevalence, severity, mean scores and/or associated factors of CRW among CCS aged ≥ 18 years, diagnosed at ≤ 21 years, and ≥ 2 years post-diagnosis. We searched MEDLINE/PubMed and APA PsycINFO, hand-searched reference lists, and consulted experts. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Childhood Cancer Risk of Bias Criteria. Results were synthesized descriptively.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Maas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11825232 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature