Health-related quality of life, psychological issues and concerns among sarcoma survivors: a mixed method study

CONCLUSION: A substantial number of sarcoma survivors had an average HRQoL and experienced depression, anxiety and stress. Our study emphasizes the importance of holistic survivorship care, involving nurses in post-treatment support, and addressing societal discrimination and psychosocial concerns to enhance their quality of life.IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Our study calls for a holistic approach to sarcoma survivor care and emphasizes the importance of personalised survivorship care plans led by nurses to address the diverse needs of sarcoma survivors in India. Such plans should encompass strategies for managing depression, anxiety and stress, along with addressing body image concerns and social support.PMID:38425760 | PMC:PMC10901627 | DOI:10.3332/ecancer.2024.1657
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