The association between comorbidities and the quality of life among colorectal cancer survivors in the People's Republic of China.

Background: Cancer survivors with certain comorbidities had lower quality of life (QOL). This study was performed to investigate the prevalence of comorbidities and the association between comorbidities and the QOL among Chinese colorectal cancer survivors (CCS).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,398 CCS between April and July 2013 in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.

Comorbid chronic diseases and their associations with quality of life among gynecological cancer survivors.

Background: Many gynecological cancer survivors (GCS) have comorbid chronic diseases (CCD). This study was to estimate the impacts of CCD on quality of life (QOL) in GCS.

Methods: We collected cross-sectional self-reported survey data from 598 GCS between April and July 2013, in Shanghai, China.

The experience of cancer survivors in community-based psycho-social support activities in Shanghai, China: a qualitative study.

Purpose: Cancer survivors are often embroiled in various physical and psycho-social issues as a consequence of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Psycho-social support activities in the phase of rehabilitation were provided to enhance their quality of life. This study seeks to explore and understand their experience of engagement in Shanghai Cancer Rehabilitation Club (SCRC).