Purpose: Survivors of cervical cancer have an increased risk for permanently reduced work ability qualifying for disability pension (DP). Few studies describe the social and health situation of long-term survivors of cervical cancer (LSCCs) on DP as a subgroup among LSCCs. The purpose was to investigate the socio-demographic and health status of LSCCs holding DP in a population-based cohort using LSCCs holding paid work as reference.
Methods: Altogether, 354 LSCCs under 67 years (age of retirement pension in Norway) at survey participated in this study. They responded to a mailed questionnaire containing social, health, and clinical issues.
Results: Among LSCCs 24% held DP at a median of 11 years (range 6-15) after diagnosis versus 12% in the general female population. Compared to LSCCs in paid work, those on DP had significantly higher mean age at survey, short education, more comorbid somatic diseases, poorer self-rated health, higher level of neurotoxic side effects, more chronic fatigue, and higher mean levels of anxiety and depression. Increased age, presence of musculo-skeletal diseases, and increased levels of depression and pain remained significantly associated with DP in multivariate analysis.
Conclusions: One in four LSCCs held DP which was twice the rate of the general female population. Several somatic and psychological conditions amenable to treatment were significantly associated with holding DP.
Implications For Cancer Survivors: LSCCs holding DP should check their health regularly since conditions that can be treated are common, and health care providers should be aware of this opportunity.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7360663 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00877-9 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Bidirectional recurrent neural network approach for predicting cervical cancer recurrence and survival.
Sci Rep
December 2024
School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Cervical cancer is a deadly disease in women globally. There is a greater chance of getting rid of cervical cancer in case of earliest diagnosis. But for some patients, there is a chance of recurrence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProphylactic HPV vaccination in HPV-related gynecologic cancers: European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) prevention committee opinion.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
December 2024
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
Many clinicians recommend that patients diagnosed with HPV-related gynecologic cancers receive prophylactic HPV vaccination at the time of cancer diagnosis or after cancer treatment. In view of the large use of such practice, we aimed to assess the literature evidence supporting the use of prophylactic HPV vaccines after diagnosis or treatment of HPV-related gynecologic cancers. Women who develop HPV-related cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers represent a subgroup of patients who may be particularly sensitive to HPV infection and re-acquire infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCascade of care for people with positive symptoms of common cancers in selected primary health centres of Puducherry: An explanatory mixed-method study.
Indian J Med Res
November 2024
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduation Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
Background & objectives Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and constitutes a public health priority. Delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer can adversely impact survival, recovery, and cost of treatment. The objective of this study was to estimate the proportion seeking timely care among those having early warning signals for oral, breast or cervical cancer and to explore the facilitators and barriers to early detection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRisk Factors of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Following Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching-Based Study.
Int J Womens Health
December 2024
Department of Infection Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, People's Republic of China.
Purpose: This study aims to examine the risk factors for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) following radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer (CC). Furthermore, the study seeks to develop a visual model that can effectively assist physicians in improving their proficiency in diagnosing, treating, and preventing CAUTIs.
Patients And Methods: 48 subjects who developed CAUTI postoperatively were assigned to the infection group.
Objective: To analyze the effect of implementing continuity of care for postoperative patients with cervical cancer, to improve the continuity of care model in China, and to provide comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care services for patients.
Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, China Knowledge Network, Wanfang database, China Biomedical sources Service System, Wipro, Cochrane Library, Embase, and other databases were searched for relevant sources on the effect of continuity of care on postoperative cervical cancer patients. The Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Evaluation and Revman 5.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!