Predictors of follow-up non-compliance after definitive radiotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer at a community cancer center.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-compliance to post-treatment cancer surveillance can lead to late detection of recurrence. This study aims to identify patients at high risk for loss of follow-up after radiotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer.

Methods

Consecutive patients with locally advanced cervical cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy (2013-2020) at a community cancer center were retrospectively reviewed. The main outcome was overall follow-up compliance rate over time. Additionally, specialist-specific follow-up times, reasons for discontinuation and predictors of loss of follow-up events were evaluated.

Results

The median age of the 154 patients included was 46.5 years (range: 26-84). The 6-month, 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall loss of follow-up rates were: 5.3

SUBMITTER: Sapienza LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9618769 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature