SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2017
A systematic review of patient perspectives on surveillance after colorectal cancer treatment.
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 50 citations in OpenAlex.
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- A meta-review of qualitative research on adult cancer survivors: current strengths and evidence gaps.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2019Pooled it
- "A lot can happen in that time": understanding patients' perspectives on reduced surveillance frequency and the potential for circulating tumor DNA blood tests after colorectal cancer treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Diagnostic yield of follow-up in patients undergoing surgery for non-metastatic colorectal cancer.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Article
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- Models of care and associated targeted implementation strategies for cancer survivorship support in Europe: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Complications of colonoscopy surveillance of patients with Lynch syndrome - 33 years of follow up.Familial cancer · 2024Article
- Models of Care in Providing Comprehensive Healthcare on Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review with a TIDieR Checklist Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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- Cost-Effectiveness of Surveillance after Metastasectomy of Stage IV Colorectal Cancer.Cancers · 2023Article
- 'Survivorship care is one big gap': a qualitative study of post-treatment supportive care in Aotearoa New Zealand.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Exercise effects on functional capacity and quality of life in older patients with colorectal cancer: study protocol for the ECOOL randomized controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2023Article
- Is a less-intensive follow-up for colon cancer in early stages reasonable?International journal of colorectal disease · 2023Article
- Perceived Provision of Perioperative Information and Care by Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Disparities in post-operative surveillance testing for metastatic recurrence among colorectal cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Article
- It's not fine: A photo-elicitation study of rectal cancer survivors' emotions and coping strategies.Surgery · 2022Article
- Models of Follow-Up Care and Secondary Prevention Measures for Survivors of Colorectal Cancer: Evidence-Based Guidelines and Systematic Review.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
- Prevalence and determinants of depression up to 5 years after colorectal cancer surgery: results from the ColoREctal Wellbeing (CREW) study.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2021Article
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
Authors and funding
7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeSurveillance after colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment is routine, but intensive follow-up may offer little-to-no overall survival benefit. Given the growing population of CRC survivors, we aimed to systematically evaluate the literature for the patient perspective on two questions: (1) How do CRC patients perceive routine surveillance following curative treatment and what do they expect to gain from their surveillance testing or visits? (2) Which providers (specialists, nursing, primary care) are preferred by CRC survivors to guide post-treatment surveillance?
methodsSystematic searches of PubMed MEDLINE, Embase, the CENTRAL Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were conducted. Studies were screened for inclusion by two reviewers, with discrepancies adjudicated by a third reviewer. Data were abstracted and evaluated utilizing validated reporting tools (CONSORT, STROBE, CASP) appropriate to study design.
resultsCitations (3691) were screened, 91 full-text articles reviewed, and 23 studies included in the final review: 15 quantitative and 8 qualitative. Overall, 12 studies indicated CRC patients perceive routine surveillance positively, expecting to gain reassurance of continued disease suppression. Negative perceptions described in six studies included anxiety and dissatisfaction related to quality of life or psychosocial issues during follow-up. Although 5 studies supported specialist-led care, 9 studies indicated patient willingness to have follow-up with non-specialist providers (primary care or nursing).
conclusionsPatients' perceptions of follow-up after CRC are predominantly positive, although unmet needs included psychosocial support and quality of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Survivors perceived follow-up as reassuring, however, surveillance care should be more informative and focused on survivor-specific needs.
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