Health-related quality of life 15  years after oesophageal cancer surgery: a prospective nationwide cohort study

ConclusionsThis study suggests that surgery for oesophageal cancer entails long-term, possibly life-long, symptoms related to the digestive tract.Implication for Cancer Survivors.Comprehensive support from healthcare may be imperative for oesophageal cancer survivors to adapt to and cope with consequences of oesophageal cancer surgery. Prevention, early identification and adequate treatment of postoperative complications may improve patient outcome.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research