Laura B Oswald, Amanda Bloomer, Xiaoyin Li, Esther Jean-Baptiste, Gillian Trujillo, Seth Felder, Brent J Small, Jennifer Ose, Sheetal Hardikar, Ildiko Strehli, Lyen C Huang, Kathi Mooney, Matthew G Mutch, Dante Chao, Stacey A Cohen, Meghana Karchi, Elizabeth H Wood, Victoria Damerell, Nicole C Loroña, Jun Gong, Adetunji T Toriola, Christopher I Li, David Shibata, Martin Schneider, Biljana Gigic, Jane C Figueiredo, Heather S L Jim, Cornelia M Ulrich, Erin M Siegel
PURPOSE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality are increasing among young adults (YAs) aged 18-39. This study compared quality of life (QOL) between YA and older adult CRC survivors in the ColoCare Study. METHODS: Participants were grouped by age (years) as follows: 18-39 (YA), 40-49, 50-64, and 65 + . Functional QOL (physical, social, role, emotional, cognitive) and global QOL were assessed with the EORTC-QLQ-C30 at enrollment, 3, 6, and 12 months...
April 19, 2024: Supportive Care in Cancer