ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2022
How do individuals with colorectal cancer perceive the term "cancer survivor": a cross-sectional survey.
Article in Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05871996 (What do Individuals Known to Palliative Care and Oncology Services Think About the Terminology Used to Describe Them?), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.
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What do Individuals Known to Palliative Care and Oncology Services Think About the Terminology Used to Describe Them?
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- Perceptions of terminology among individuals known to oncology services: a cross sectional survey.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- "It's Probably Just Hemorrhoids": A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences and Perceptions of Long-term Survivors of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2023Article
- Reproductive Health Outcomes among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2023Review
- Reproductive Health Experiences of Females Diagnosed with Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Multi-Method Cross-Sectional Survey.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere are growing discussions regarding the term "cancer survivor," particularly how patients with cancer relate to it.
objectiveTo assess how individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) perceive the term "cancer survivor."
methodsWe conducted an international cross-sectional study and, using social media, invited individuals who were ≥18 years; received a diagnosis for CRC; and can communicate in English. We administered an online survey comprising both quantitative (e.g., multiple choice) and qualitative (e.g., open-ended) questions. We used logistic regression to assess determinants of participants' perspectives towards the term "cancer survivor." Qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis.
resultsIn all, 539 participants with CRC completed the survey, including 122 (22.6%) undergoing treatment and 417 (77.4%) who completed treatment. Participants who had completed treatment were four times more likely to relate with term "cancer survivor" compared to those undergoing treatment (adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 4.0; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.4 to 6.7). Participants diagnosed with CRC ≥50 years were also more likely to relate with the term compared to those diagnosed < 50 years (aOR, 1.88; 95% (CI) 1.2 to 3.0). Analysis of open-ended survey responses revealed aversion, discomfort, indifference, reluctance, and acceptance as themes which capture the spectrum of feelings towards the term "cancer survivor."
conclusionPerspectives of individuals with CRC towards the term "cancer survivor" differ according to treatment status and age of diagnosis. IMPLICATION OF CANCER SURVIVORS: Our study amplifies voices of the CRC community towards reconsideration of the term "cancer survivor", considering the implications of treatment status and age in highlighting the importance of language.
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