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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Sex-related differences in eating-related distress experienced by patients with advanced cancer.

Saori Koshimoto, Koji Amano, Jane B Hopkinson, Satomi Okamura, Tatsuma Sakaguchi, Sayaka Arakawa, Akihiro Tokoro, Naoharu Mori, Junko Nozato, Tetsuji Iriyama and 2 more

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Saori Koshimoto *Liaison Psychiatry and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Koji Amano *Department of Supportive and Palliative Care, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan. kojiamano4813@gmail.com.
Jane B HopkinsonSchool of Healthcare Sciences, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, 35-43 Eastgate House, Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0AB, UK.
Satomi OkamuraDepartment of Medical Innovation, Osaka University Hospital, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Tatsuma SakaguchiDepartment of Palliative and Supportive Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan.
Sayaka ArakawaDepartment of Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan.
Akihiro TokoroDepartment of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine and Supportive and Palliative Care Team, NHO Kinki Chuo Chest Medical Center, 1180 Nagasone-Cho, Kita-Ku, Sakai City, Osaka, 591-8555, Japan.
Naoharu MoriDepartment of Palliative and Supportive Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan.
Junko NozatoDepartment of Palliative Care, Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Tetsuji IriyamaDepartment of Palliative Care, Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Shingo SatoDepartment of Palliative Care, Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Takashi TakeuchiLiaison Psychiatry and Psycho-Oncology Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan.

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JSPS KAKENHI 23K10970
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSex-related differences in eating-related distress (ERD) experienced by cancer patients have not previously been clarified.

methodsWe conducted a multicenter survey among advanced cancer patients referred to palliative care. Data on patient characteristics were collected from the electronic medical records, and data on measurement outcomes were obtained from a questionnaire. Patients were categorized into male and female groups. We measured ERD using the Questionnaire for Eating-Related Distress among Patients with advanced cancer (QERD-P). The QERD-P comprises 3 items in each of the 7 factors, for a total of 21 items, and each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale. High scores indicate worse distress. Comparisons were calculated using the Mann-Whitney U test. To assess associations between sexes and ERD, multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed.

resultsA total of 192 patients were enrolled and divided into the male (n = 92) and female (n = 100) groups. The total score of the QERD-P was significantly higher in the male group (p = 0.018). The subtotal scores of "reasons why I cannot eat," "insufficient information," and "arguments with my family" were significantly higher in the male group (p = 0.035, 0.032, and 0.003, respectively). The male group had significantly higher risks for ERD associated with "arguments with my family" and "time with my family" (odds ratio [OR] 2.69, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.38-5.24; OR 2.28, 95% CI 1.15-4.53).

conclusionsMales had significantly worse ERD and were at higher risk of ERD in family relationships than females.

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NeoplasmsStress, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPalliative CareSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesCachexiaCancerDistressQuality of lifeSymptomSystemic inflammation

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PMID40025343

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