The Chemo-Gut Study: A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring Physical, Mental, and Gastrointestinal Health Outcomes in Cancer Survivors.

Julie M DeleemansKirsti ToivonenRaylene A ReimerLinda E Carlson

Published in: Global advances in health and medicine (2022)

We provide novel evidence that many cancer survivors experience chronic, moderate to severe GI symptoms lasting for years after cancer treatment, which are associated with worse mental and physical health. Chemotherapy is associated with specific GI symptoms. Integrative therapies are needed to address GI symptoms in cancer survivors.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
physical activity
childhood cancer
sleep quality
public health
locally advanced
photodynamic therapy
squamous cell carcinoma
drug induced
drug delivery