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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2022

The Positive Effects of Cancer Survivor Support Service on Distress in South Korea: A Nationwide Prospective Study.

Hyun Jeong Lee, Young Ae Kim, Seong Yeob Ryu, Mison Chun, Chang-Yeol Yim, Hee-Taik Kang, Jung Hun Kang, Jung-Sik Huh, Jong-Heun Kim, Kyu-Hyoung Lim and 7 more

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Hyun Jeong LeeDivision of Cancer Control and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
Young Ae KimDivision of Cancer Control and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
Seong Yeob RyuDepartment of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea.
Mison ChunDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.
Chang-Yeol YimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea.
Hee-Taik KangDepartment of Family Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, South Korea.
Jung Hun KangDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Gyeong-Sang National University, Jinju, South Korea.
Jung-Sik HuhDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, South Korea.
Jong-Heun KimDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
Kyu-Hyoung LimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, South Korea.
So-Youn JungBreast Cancer Center, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
Hyoung-Cheol KwonDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea.
Eurah GohDepartment of Family Medicine, Postgraduate College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Yeon-Seung LeeDivision of Cancer Control and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
Hee Young JuCancer Survivorship Branch, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
E Hwa YunDivision of Cancer Control and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
Yoon Jung ChangDivision of Cancer Control and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, South Korea.
National Cancer Center · KRAjou University · KRChonnam National University Hospital · KRChungbuk National University Hospital · KRGyeongsang National University · KRJeju National University · KRJeonbuk National University · KRJeonbuk National University Hospital · KRKangwon National University · KRKangwon National University Hospital · KR

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimCancer survivors are gradually increasing, however, they suffer from various difficulties. We aimed to investigate the characteristics of cancer survivors and the effects of the services of the Korean Cancer Survivorship Center Pilot Project launched by the South Korean government on distress.

methodsA prospective observational cohort study was performed on cancer survivors who completed primary treatment. Cancer survivors' distress and symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depressive mood, anxiety, and insomnia were evaluated by well-trained nurses. Regarding their needs, medical and psychosocial support services were provided.

resultsThis study included 1,921 cancer survivors, with a mean age of 57.3 years (68.7% females). Breast cancer was most common, followed by stomach and colorectal cancer. Psychosocial and medical support decreased the percentage of the high-distress group from 50.9 to 30.5% and decreased the percentage of cancer survivors with high scores in fatigue, pain, anxiety, depressive mood, and insomnia. The independent predictors of a low distress level after the use of the services were older age, the relief of fatigue, pain, and insomnia.

conclusionThis study showed that psychosocial and medical support is associated with the lower distress and physical and mental symptoms of cancer survivors. Psychosocial and medical support could contribute to distress relief in cancer survivors. Further management strategies for fatigue, pain and insomnia are required.

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