Patients’ expectations and preferences regarding cancer follow-up care
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Introduction Most survivors of cancer enter a follow-up routine after their treatment, the aim of which is to detect recurrence, provide psychological support, monitor treatment-related side-effects, and to evaluate care. Due to rising numbers of people with cancer and better survival of these patients, current follow-up routines are under pressure. We reviewed the literature on patients' expectations and preferences regarding this care.Methods We systematically searched the databases of Pubmed, CINAHL, and PsychInfo. Studies were screened and data extraction was double performed by three authors. Data were collected from quantitative and qualitative studies and described thematically.Results After screening, 12 full-text articles were included, comprising 849 patients aged from 28 to 90 years. Patients expect follow-up visits to detect recurrence of cancer. They want to undergo extensive testing to get reassurance. Furthermore, patients expect relevant information to be provided and to get advice about different aspects of their illness. Psychosocial support is also expected. Patients express a desire for consistency of care as well as continuity of care, and prefer long and intensive follow-up.Discussion and conclusion After cancer, patients appear to lose confidence in their bodies and fear cancer recurrence after the end of treatment, which may lead to intensive screening wishes. This is not desirable, since care for cancer is already under pressure due to rising numbers of survivors. We have to ensure that follow-up routines are sustainable and effective. Patients should receive good information about the need for follow-up tests. Doctors should be trained to give this information.
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Cancer survivors recently discharged from the care of their cancer team and no longer receiving cancer treatment cite a number of unmet needs after completing cancer treatment, including psychosocial and informational support.
“Cancer survivors recently discharged from the care of their cancer team and no longer receiving cancer treatment cite a number of unmet needs after completing cancer treatment [7–9] (e.g., for psychosocial and informational support [7–10]) and describe the first 6–12 months after treatment as the most difficult [7].”
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- Authors
- Brandenbarg, D., Berendsen, A. J., & de Bock, G. H.
- Affiliations
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- ORCID
- Brandenbarg, D.
- Venue
- Maturitas
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2017-11
- Volume
- 105
- Pages
- 58-63
- ISSN
- 0378-5122 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2733612548
- Cited by
- 45
- References
- 37
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2
- FWCI
- 0.55
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Maturitas (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (publishedVersion, other-oa)
- University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Keywords
- cancer survivors, cancer follow-up care, patient expectations, patient preferences, tumor recurrence, cancer screening, psychosocial support, continuity of care, patient information, treatment side effects
- MeSH terms
- Cancer Survivors, Aftercare, Humans, Patient Preference
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