The impact of cancer on psychosocial function and quality of life: A cross-sectional study in 18 pan-European countries.

Background: To improve psychosocial cancer care in Europe, more information is needed on psychosocial function and quality of life (QoL) among cancer patients in European countries.

Aims: To investigate differences in psychosocial function between cancer survivors and the general population in Europe, in relation to national economic status and personal factors.

Method: Data were from the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (Wave 6).