[Cohort study on the experiences of cancer diagnosis and treatment in Iceland in the year 2015-2019].

Introduction: In the coming years, an increase in the number of cancer cases can be expected in Iceland. It is important to gain more insight into the experiences of the diagnostic- and treatment phase among those diagnosed with cancer to improve quality of life and life expectancy.

Methods: The study included 4575 individuals diagnosed with cancer between 2015 and 2019 in Iceland, 18 years or older at the time.

The psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the distress thermometer and problem list.

Objective: While a significant number of cancer patients experience distress only a minority are offered appropriate psychosocial interventions. Untreated distress can interfere with compliance to treatment and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties and feasibility of the Icelandic translation of the distress thermometer (DT) and problem list, a tool developed to screen for distress in cancer patients.