Return to work improves quality of life and reduces psychosocial distress after radical cystectomy: data from a contemporary series of 230 German patients

ConclusionGlobal HRQoL and RTW are high among patients two years after RC. However, role and emotional, cognitive, and social functioning were significantly impaired, while high psychosocial distress persists in a material number of patients.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsOur study highlights how a successful RTW decreases psychosocial distress and increases QoL in patients after RC for urothelial cancer. Nonetheless, additional efforts by employers and healthcare providers are needed in aftercare after creation of an INB or IC.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research