Cancer stage and quality of life in bladder cancer.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 466-466
Author(s):  
Hannah McCloskey ◽  
Sean McCabe ◽  
Kathryn Gessner ◽  
Pauline Filippou ◽  
Judy Hamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Stage

466 Background: Bladder cancer requires treatment and surveillance which varies in intensity by disease stage. Our objective was to evaluate stage-specific differences in generic and bladder cancer-specific quality of life (QOL) among a large bladder cancer cohort. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey of bladder cancer patients using the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Patient Survey Network and Inspire platforms to determine generic and bladder cancer-specific QOL using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and Bladder Cancer Index. Patients were also queried regarding demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics. We present descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression model to identify factors independently associated with QOL domain score. Results: 972 respondents self-identified as patients with bladder cancer. Among respondents, 41% were female and 97% were white. The mean age was 67.6 years (range 29 to 93 years). Patients identified as having non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC, n=578 [63%]), MIBC (n=270, 30%), and metastatic bladder cancer (n=63, 7%). On bivariable analysis ( Table), lower stage was significantly associated with better generic (p<0.01) and bladder-cancer specific QOL (p<0.01). This associated persisted on multivariable analysis adjusted for age, sex, race, years since diagnosis, and comorbidity (p<0.01 for generic, urinary, sexual, and bowel QOL). Conclusions: Disease stage significantly impacts generic and bladder cancer-specific QOL among bladder cancer survivors. Differential impact by stage may be important for the development of tailored interventions to improve QOL for bladder cancer patients. [Table: see text]

The impact of age on general and bladder cancer-specific quality of life among bladder cancer survivors.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 463-463
Author(s):  
Pauline Filippou ◽  
Sean McCabe ◽  
Hannah McCloskey ◽  
Kathryn Gessner ◽  
Judy Hamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

463 Background: Quality of life among cancer survivors has been shown to vary by age. Our objective was to evaluate differences in general and bladder cancer-specific quality of life based on age among a large cross-sectional bladder cancer cohort. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey of bladder cancer patients using the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Patient Survey Network and Inspire platforms to determine general and bladder cancer-specific quality of life (QOL) using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and Bladder Cancer Index. Patients were also queried regarding demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics. We present descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression model to identify factors independently associated with QOL domain score. Results: 972 respondents self-identified as patients with bladder cancer, of whom 41% were female and 97 % were white. The mean age was 67.6 years (range 29 to 93 years). Respondents were highly educated (67% completed college). 63% of patients identified as having non-invasive (NMIBC) cancer (n=578), 30% had MIBC (n=270), and 7% had metastatic bladder cancer (n=63). On multivariable analysis, older age was significantly associated with better generic QOL and urinary function ( Table), but not sexual function (p=0.19) or bowel function (p=0.73), controlling for sex, race, stage, comorbidity and years since diagnosis. Conclusions: Higher general and domain-specific QOL scores are more common among older bladder cancer patients. Differential impact by age may be important for the development of tailored interventions to improve QOL for bladder cancer patients. [Table: see text]

Gender and quality of life in bladder cancer.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 464-464
Author(s):  
Kathryn Gessner ◽  
Sean McCabe ◽  
Pauline Filippou ◽  
Hannah McCloskey ◽  
Judy Hamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

464 Background: Quality of life among cancer survivors has been shown to vary by gender. Our objective was to evaluate differences in generic and bladder cancer-specific quality of life (QOL) based on gender among a large bladder cancer cohort. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey of bladder cancer patients using the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Patient Survey Network and Inspire platforms to determine generic and bladder cancer-specific QOL using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and Bladder Cancer Index. Patients were also queried regarding demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics. The survey was advertised. We present descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression model to identify factors independently associated with QOL domain score. Results: 972 respondents self-identified as patients with bladder cancer. Among respondents, 41% were female and 97% were white. The mean age was 67.6 years (range 29 to 93 years). Respondents were highly educated (67% completed college). 63% of patients identified as having non-invasive (NMIBC) cancer (n=578), 30% had MIBC (n=270), and 7% had metastatic bladder cancer (n=63). On multivariable analysis ( Table), female gender was significantly associated with worse generic QOL (p<0.001), bowel function (p=0.001), and sexual function (p=0.02), and women trended toward worse urinary function (p=0.06), controlling for age, race, stage, comorbidity and years since diagnosis. Conclusions: Lower generic and domain-specific QOL scores are more common among female bladder cancer patients. Differential impact by gender may be important for the development of tailored interventions to improve QOL for bladder cancer patients. [Table: see text]

Predictors for quality of life of bladder cancer patients with ileal conduit: A cross-sectional survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 168-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changqing Liu ◽  
Hongfei Ren ◽  
Jiping Li ◽  
Xiaoling Li ◽  
Yan Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Ileal Conduit ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Quality of life after different procedures for regional control in oral cancer patients: cross-sectional survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M. Govers ◽  
W.H. Schreuder ◽  
W.M.C. Klop ◽  
J.P.C. Grutters ◽  
M.M. Rovers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regional Control ◽  
Oral Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Does the cancer patient's disease stage matter? A comparative study of caregivers' mental health and health related quality of life

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Karine Grov ◽  
Berit Taraldsen Valeberg
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related Qol ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjective:Cancer affects both patients and their caregivers. Caregiver burden may change during different stages of the patients' cancer trajectory. Limited research has focused on the impact of being a caregiver, assessed by the caregiver's mental health and quality of life (QOL) during the curative and the palliative phases of the patient's disease. The aim of this study is to compare caregivers of cancer patients during the curative and a palliative phases with respect to their mental health and health-related QOL.Method:This descriptive, cross-sectional study combines data from two studies. The first group consists of caregivers of patients with cancer in the late palliative phase and the second group consists of caregivers of outpatients with cancer who suffer from pain and/or use analgesics. Data were collected by means of standardized measures and analyzed with descriptive statistics.Results:Based on this material, no significant differences in mental health and health- related QOL were revealed for caregivers of cancer patients in the palliative and the curative phases, respectively. Neither education level in the caregivers, nor the patients' functional status influenced caregivers' mental health or QOL. Younger caregivers seem to have better physical QOL.Significance of results:Being caregivers of cancer patients seems to have a similar pattern of impact on caregivers' mental health and quality of life regardless of the patient's disease stage. We share some reflections about the way in which the cancer stage is divided and the appropriateness of such selection for measuring caregivers' mental health and QOL. Additionally, we discuss the use of generic instruments for measuring specific contexts and particular samples.

Impact of cancer patients' disease awareness on their family members' health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Papadopoulos ◽  
I. Vrettos ◽  
K. Kamposioras ◽  
F. Anagnostopoulos ◽  
G. Giannopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disease Awareness ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals End-of-life Care Preferences among Cancer Patients in Southern Thailand: A University Hospital-based Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarurin Pitanupong ◽  
Sahawit Janmanee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background: End-of-life care preferences may be highly individual, heterogenic, and variable according to culture and belief. This study aimed to explore preferences and factors associated with end-of-life care among Thai cancer patients with the goal of helping optimize their quality of life.Methods: A cross-sectional study surveyed cancer outpatients at Songklanagarind Hospital from August to November 2020. The questionnaires inquired about: 1) personal and demographic information, 2) experiences with end-of-life care received by relatives, and 3) end-of-life care preferences. To determine end-of life preferences, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The data concerning patient demographics and end-of-life care preferences were compared using Fisher’s exact test. Results: The majority of the 96 cancer outpatients were female (65.6%), and the overall mean age was 55.8 ±11.6 years. More than half of them had an experience of observing someone die (68.8%), and they were predominantly satisfied with the care received by their relatives in passing away at home surrounded by family (47.0%) and being conscious until the time of death (68.2%). Most participants preferred receiving the full truth regarding their illness (99.0%), being free of uncomfortable symptoms (96.9%), having their loved ones around (93.8%), being mentally aware at the last hour (93.8%), and having the sense of being meaningful in life (92.7%). Their 3 most important end-of-life care wishes were receiving the full truth regarding their illness, disclosing the full truth regarding their illness to family members, and passing away at home. Conclusion: In order to optimize the quality of life of terminal patients, end-of-life care should ensure they receive the full truth regarding their illness, experience no distress symptoms, remain mentally aware at the last hour of life, feel meaningful in life, and pass away comfortably with loved ones around.

scholarly journals End-of-life care preferences among cancer patients in Southern Thailand: a university hospital-based cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarurin Pitanupong ◽  
Sahawit Janmanee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background End-of-life care preferences may be highly individual, heterogenic, and variable according to culture and belief. This study aimed to explore preferences and factors associated with end-of-life care among Thai cancer patients. Its findings could help optimize the quality of life of palliative cancer patients. Methods A cross-sectional study surveyed palliative cancer outpatients at Songklanagarind Hospital from August to November 2020. The questionnaires inquired about: (1) personal and demographic information, (2) experiences with end-of-life care for their relatives, and (3) end-of-life care preferences. To determine end-of life preferences, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The data concerning patient demographics and end-of-life care preferences were compared using Fisher’s exact test. Results The majority of the 96 palliative cancer outpatients were female (65.6 %), and the overall mean age was 55.8 ± 11.6 years. More than half of them had an experience of observing someone die (68.8 %), and they were predominantly being conscious until the time of death (68.2 %). Most participants preferred receiving the full truth satisfied with the care their relatives had received in passing away at home surrounded by family (47.0 %) and regarding their illness (99.0 %), being free of uncomfortable symptoms (96.9 %), having their loved ones around (93.8 %), being mentally aware at the last hour (93.8 %), and having the sense of being meaningful in life (92.7 %). Their 3 most important end-of-life care wishes were receiving the full truth regarding their illness, disclosing the full truth regarding their illness to family members, and passing away at home. Conclusions In order to optimize the quality of life of palliative cancer patients, end-of-life care should ensure they receive the full truth regarding their illness, experience no distressing symptoms, remain mentally aware at the last hour of life, feel meaningful in life, and pass away comfortably with loved ones around.

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