Health-Related Quality of Life at Diagnosis for Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Patients.

Megan N PerezStephen HaladaAmber IsazaLindsay SiskoSogol Mostoufi-MoabAndrew J BauerLamia P Barakat

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2022)

The findings suggest general resilience in TC patients compared to youth with other cancers, yet worse HRQoL than peers. Early universal screening is warranted due to a short TC treatment regimen. If administrative barriers preclude comprehensive screening, the single-item distress thermometer may identify patients for further comprehensive screening.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
climate change
patient reported outcomes