Age-related sarcoma patient experience: results from a national survey in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcomas are rare, heterogeneous tumours affecting patients of any age. Previous surveys describe that sarcoma patients report a significantly worse experience than those with common cancers. Consequently, Sarcoma UK conducted a national survey and these data were examined for age- and tumour-related differences in patients' experiences.

Methods

Patients were randomly selected from respondents to National Cancer Patient Experience Surveys (n = 900). Differences between patient groups according to age (Adolescents and Young Adults [AYA] 18-39 years, middle-aged 40-64 years, elderly 65 + years) and tumour type (soft-tissue [STS] vs. bone]) were analysed with t-tests or chi-square tests.

Results

Survey response rate was 62% (n = 558; STS 75%, bone sarcoma 25%)

SUBMITTER: Younger E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6192120 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature