Health-related quality of life in advanced colorectal cancer patients in China: a nationwide hospital-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in China, and most CRC patients have already reached an advanced stage by the time of initial diagnosis. Due to the loss of health as a result of cancer, it has consequence on the treatment which may affect the psychophysical and social impairment of CRC patients. These indicators (psychophysical, function and social impairment) affect the health-related quality of life (HRQOL). There are limited studies that focus on advanced CRC patients in China. This study aimed to assess the HRQOL and its associated factors of advanced CRC patients in China.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional, nationwide, hospital-based, and multi-center survey. According to the traditional administrative district definition, we select

SUBMITTER: Yu YQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9011208 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature