Patterns of follow up and survivorship care for people with colorectal cancer in new South Wales, Australia: a population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence and survival rates for colorectal cancer in Australia are among the highest in the world. With population growth and ageing there are increasing numbers of colorectal cancer survivors in the community, yet little is known of their ongoing follow up and survivorship care experiences. This study investigated patterns and predictors of follow up and survivorship care received and recommended for adults with colorectal cancer in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Methods

Cross-sectional analysis within the NSW Bowel Cancer Care Survey, a population-based cohort of adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer between April 2012 and May 2013 in NSW. One year after diagnosis, participants completed a study specific questionnaire about their follow up and survivor

SUBMITTER: Young JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5869767 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature