Psychosocial outcomes in long-term Dutch adult survivors of childhood cancer: The DCCSS-LATER 2 psycho-oncology study.
Anne MaasHeleen Maurice-StamLeontien C M KremerAlied van der Aa-van DeldenEline van Dulmen-den BroederWim J E TissingJacqueline J LoonenHelena J H van der PalAndrica C H de VriesMarry M van den Heuvel-EibrinkCécile RonckersSebastian NeggersDorine BrestersMarloes LouwerensMargriet van der Heiden-van der LooMarloes van GorpMartha Grootenhuisnull nullPublished in: Cancer (2023)
CCS appear resilient regarding mental health but have slightly poorer health-related quality of life than references. Sociodemographic characteristics and central nervous system tumors were related to most psychosocial outcomes, but no clear pattern was observed for other medical factors. Future studies should address additional factors in explaining CCS' psychosocial functioning, such as coping, social support, and physical late effects.