Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors in the United States.

Xuesong Han L Ashley Robinson Roxanne E JensenTenbroeck G SmithK Robin Yabroff

Published in: JNCI cancer spectrum (2021)

Cancer survivors in the United States have generally good HRQOL, with similar physical and mental health scores to the general US population. However, comorbidities, poor health behaviors, and recent treatment may be risk factors for worse HRQOL. Multimorbidity management and healthy behavior promotion may play a key role in maximizing HRQOL for cancer survivors.

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mental health
young adults
childhood cancer
public health
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mental illness
physical activity
risk assessment
combination therapy
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social media
human health