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- Title
Comorbidity in Disease-Free Survivors of Cervical Cancer Compared with the General Female Population.
- Authors
Dong Wook Shin; Joo Hyun Nam; Yong Chul Kwon; Sang Yoon Park; Duk-Soo Bae; Chong Taik Park; Chi-Heum Cho; Jong Min Lee; Sang Min Park; Young Ho Yun
- Abstract
Objectives: We aimed to investigate the prevalence of comorbidities in cervical cancer survivors compared with the general population and to identify risk factors and impact on their quality of life (QoL). Methods: 860 female cervical cancer survivors enrolled at six tertiary hospitals and 994 women from the general population were surveyed on current comorbidities and QoL (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CX24). Results: Compared with the general female population, the cervical cancer survivors reported higher prevalence of comorbidities (0.93 ± 2.91 vs. 0.37 ± 0.67, p < 0.01), significantly more heart disease (adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 2.64; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.38–5.07), liver disease (aOR, 3.29; 95% CI, 1.54–7.02), hypertension (aOR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.30–2.27), gastrointestinal disease (aOR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.37–2.33) and musculoskeletal disease (aOR, 1.94; 95% CI, 1.45–2.59). Heart and renal disease significantly influenced QoL in many subscales. Patients with diabetes or cerebrovascular disease had an increased likelihood of sexual problems. Conclusions: The cervical cancer survivors had more comorbidities than the general population, and that in turn affected their QoL. Vigilant follow-up of comorbidities should be incorporated into in the care of cancer survivors. Copyright © 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel
- Subjects
CERVICAL cancer; COMORBIDITY; CANCER patients; GERMFREE life; QUALITY of life
- Publication
Oncology, 2008, Vol 74, Issue 3/4, p207
- ISSN
0030-2414
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1159/000151368