Aim: To investigate sarcoma patients' perception of quality of life and psychosocial distress across the different disease's stages. Patients & methods: Total 329 sarcoma patients were monitored from diagnosis up to a maximum of six consecutive follow-up visits. Results: Functional status worsened over time with the lowest value after surgery and a full recovery not earlier than the second follow-up visit. Married and single patients exhibited similar quality of life pattern. High levels of psychological distress were observed from diagnosis to active treatment periods with a progressive improvement during follow-up. Psychological distress pattern over time varied by marital status and age. Conclusion: Our study suggests the importance of integrating psychosocial care to medical therapy across the entire sarcoma journey.
Aim: To investigate sarcomapatients' perception of quality of life and psychosocial distress across the different disease's stages. Patients & methods: Total 329 sarcomapatients were monitored from diagnosis up to a maximum of six consecutive follow-up visits. Results: Functional status worsened over time with the lowest value after surgery and a full recovery not earlier than the second follow-up visit. Married and single patients exhibited similar quality of life pattern. High levels of psychological distress were observed from diagnosis to active treatment periods with a progressive improvement during follow-up. Psychological distress pattern over time varied by marital status and age. Conclusion: Our study suggests the importance of integrating psychosocial care to medical therapy across the entire sarcoma journey.
Authors: Emily Z Keung; Nikita Rajkot; Keila E Torres; Neeta Somaiah; Kelly K Hunt; Barry W Feig; Christopher P Scally; Naruhiko Ikoma; Christina L Roland Journal: Ann Surg Oncol Date: 2020-05-14 Impact factor: 5.344