An exploration of wellbeing in men diagnosed with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance: a qualitative study.
Omar EymechOliver BrunckhorstLouis FoxAnam JawaidMieke Van HemelrijckRobert J StewartProkar DasguptaKamran AhmedPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)
The greatest disease impact on men's wellbeing was at the time of diagnosis, with a subsequent cyclical anxiety and fear of disease progression prominent around monitoring appointments. Future research should explore ways to better support patients with these issues and at these times, improving their quality of life.