Increased health-related quality of life impairments of male and female survivors of childhood cancer: DCCSS LATER 2 psycho-oncology study.
Marloes van GorpLoes M E van ErpAnne MaasLeontien C M KremerEline van Dulmen-den BroederWim J E TissingJacqueline J LoonenHelena J H van der PalAndrica C H de VriesMarry M van den Heuvel-EibrinkCécile M RonckersDorine BrestersMarloes LouwerensMargriet van der Heiden-van der LooGea A HuizingaHeleen Maurice-StamMartha A Grootenhuisnull nullPublished in: Cancer (2021)
The health-related quality of life in a Dutch nationwide cohort of 1766 survivors of childhood cancer was studied. Survivors of childhood cancer were found to have lower health-related quality of life in several domains (eg, motor functioning and vitality) in comparison with the general population. They most often reported low cognitive functioning (eg, memory and attention). Females had low health-related quality of life in more domains than males. Survivors of brain tumors had low health-related quality of life in most domains. Monitoring health-related quality of life regularly and collaborating between disciplines in survivor care are recommended.