Rachel I Vogel1,2, Broderick Yoerg3, Patricia I Jewett4,5, Nathan Rubin6, Megan Olson4, Ashley E Stenzel4,7, Rehana L Ahmed6,8, DeAnn Lazovich6,9. 1. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 395, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. isak0023@umn.edu. 2. Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. isak0023@umn.edu. 3. College of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. 4. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 395, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. 5. Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. 6. Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. 7. Program in Health Disparities Research, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. 8. Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. 9. Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. Differences in quality of life by sex among long-term melanoma survivors remain unclear. The objective of this study was to describe sex differences in cancer-specific psychosocial quality of life of long-term melanoma survivors. METHODS: Melanoma survivors 7-10 years post-diagnosis from a previously conducted population-based case-control study were recruited for a cross-sectional survey. Validated measures of psychosocial quality of life related to melanoma diagnosis were assessed. Outcomes were compared by sex using linear regression models adjusting for age, education, income, and marital status. RESULTS: The survey response rate was 62% (433 females, 291 males; 86% stage I disease). Females were more likely to report changes in their appearance (p = 0.006) and being more fearful of recurrence (p = 0.001) or a second melanoma (p = 0.001) than males but were also more likely to report that melanoma had a positive impact on their lives (p < 0.0001). Males were more likely to agree with statements that emphasized that life's duration is limited (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Long-term melanoma survivors reported generally favorable measures of psychosocial quality of life related to their diagnosis. Females and males reported unique quality of life concerns and may require varied methods of support following a melanoma diagnosis.
PURPOSE: A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. Differences in quality of life by sex among long-term melanoma survivors remain unclear. The objective of this study was to describe sex differences in cancer-specific psychosocial quality of life of long-term melanoma survivors. METHODS: Melanoma survivors 7-10 years post-diagnosis from a previously conducted population-based case-control study were recruited for a cross-sectional survey. Validated measures of psychosocial quality of life related to melanoma diagnosis were assessed. Outcomes were compared by sex using linear regression models adjusting for age, education, income, and marital status. RESULTS: The survey response rate was 62% (433 females, 291 males; 86% stage I disease). Females were more likely to report changes in their appearance (p = 0.006) and being more fearful of recurrence (p = 0.001) or a second melanoma (p = 0.001) than males but were also more likely to report that melanoma had a positive impact on their lives (p < 0.0001). Males were more likely to agree with statements that emphasized that life's duration is limited (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Long-term melanoma survivors reported generally favorable measures of psychosocial quality of life related to their diagnosis. Females and males reported unique quality of life concerns and may require varied methods of support following a melanoma diagnosis.
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