Does it matter how we evaluate HRQOL? Longitudinal comparison of the EORTC QLQ-C30/QLQ - OG25 and FACT-E

ConclusionsOverall HRQOL recovers earlier after curative-intent treatment than previously reported despite persistence of physical symptoms, with a consistent return to pre-treatment levels by 6  months after treatment. This supports the concept that HRQOL is not primarily defined by physical function. Based on this longitudinal comparison, FACT-E provides a more multidimensional assessment of HRQOL.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCurative intent treatment for esophageal cancer has adverse effects on HRQOL but despite intense treatment, overall HRQOL recovers within 6  months.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research