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KMID : 1104820150030020070
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Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
2015 Volume.3 No. 2 p.70 ~ p.75
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Update on Health-related Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients
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Cho Young-Seok
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Abstract
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Along with the recent trend of improved survival in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has become a significant outcome measure and its improvement is an important goal. The most widely adopted CRC specific HRQoL questionnaires are the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Qualityof- Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-CR38) and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT-C). CRC survivors without serious comorbidity or recurrence experience only minor deficits of overall HRQoL when compared to the general population. However, disease recurrence, progression, and more specific limitations, including weight loss, reduction in energy, and psychosocial problems like psychological distress and depression, could result in lower HRQoL. To improve HRQoL, further research is required to develop appropriate health education regarding lifestyle changes and personalized intervention strategies for CRC survivors.
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KEYWORD
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Colorectal cancer, Quality of life, Survivors
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