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ArticleCancers2024

Investigating Physical, Social, Emotional, and Health Frailties of Cancer Survivors after Cancer Treatment: The Urgent Call for Tailored Multidisciplinary Survivorship Plans in Italy.

Stefania Moramarco, Luigi De Angelis, Laura Bernardini, Lorenza Marconi, Gaia Piunno, Simonetta Siciliano, Andrea Malizia, Ersilia Buonomo, Alessia Pesaresi, Angela Andreoli and 4 more

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Article in Cancers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Stefania MoramarcoDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6192-8775
Luigi De AngelisDepartment of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, 56127 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-6136-6596
Laura BernardiniSchool of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Lorenza MarconiSchool of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Gaia PiunnoSchool of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Simonetta SicilianoSchool of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Andrea MaliziaDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4123-1716
Ersilia BuonomoDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Alessia PesaresiDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Angela AndreoliDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8730-7862
Barbara CapotondiMedical Oncology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.
Mario RoselliMedical Oncology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2431-6689
Leonardo PalombiDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1806-5278
Francesco TorinoMedical Oncology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5828-4438

Funding

Lega Italiana Lotta Contro i Tumori - LILT 0000
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUnderstanding the specific needs of cancer survivors is essential for healthcare policy. In Italy, dedicated studies are lacking, so we aimed to investigate the physical, mental, social, and health difficulties encountered by these patients.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study on breast or colorectal cancer survivors (people 5+ years free from it and its treatments) using an ad hoc survey including validated questionnaires (Grauer-Palombi, SF-36, PREDIMED). Participants were recruited within the Oncology Unit of the "Policlinico Tor Vergata", Italy.

resultsA total of 62 patients (80.6% females; years range: 37-87) agreed to be interviewed. A profile of cancer survivors was drafted: an overaged person with multiple co-morbidities, not well-nourished, adhering to the Mediterranean diet, reporting critical conditions as for physical and functional status. The mean number of co-morbidities was 3.6 ± 2.4 SD, with a statistically significant difference between age groups (under and over 65). Compared to the general population, the sample showed more frailties, especially when >65. The risk of having multimorbidity (four or more co-morbidities) significantly increased in those over 65 (OR: 4.72; CI: 1.43-15.59).

conclusionThere is an urgent need for survivorship care planning for the patient-centered continuum of care. Assessing and monitoring their specific needs will help propose appropriate and tailored responses.

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