The Perceived Impact of Length of the Diagnostic Pathway Is Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life of Sarcoma Survivors: Results from the Dutch Nationwide SURVSARC Study.
Victorien L M N SoomersIngrid M E DesarLonneke V van de Poll-FranseMichiel Adreanus van de SandeJacco J de HaanCornelis VerhoefIngeborg J H VriensWinan J van HoudtJohannes J BonenkampWinette T A van der GraafOlga HussonPublished in: Cancers (2020)
The perceived impact of the diagnostic interval length was associated with the HRQoL of sarcoma survivors, whereas the actual length was not associated with HRQoL. Maladaptive coping strategies were independently associated with HRQoL. This offers opportunities for early intervention to improve HRQoL.