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ArticleRadiology and oncology2025

Gender impact on quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors.

Aleksandra Grbic, Majda Causevic, Sara Brodaric, Mojca Birk, Irena Oblak

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Article in Radiology and oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Aleksandra GrbicDivision of Supportive Treatment and Joint Health Activities, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Majda CausevicDivision of Supportive Treatment and Joint Health Activities, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Sara BrodaricInformation Technology Department, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Mojca BirkEpidemiology and Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Irena OblakDepartment of Radiotherapy, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of the study was to evaluate gender-specific differences in the quality of life (QoL) and late effects among colorectal cancer patients during the first two years after treatment, to inform and improve long-term follow-up care and clinical management strategies. PATIENTS AND

methodsA total of 239 colorectal cancer patients were included, 56% males and 44% females, mostly in the age range 60-69 years. They were treated at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, during the time period from 1

resultsFemales were more likely to experience emotional problems (p = 0.002), higher levels of fatigue (p < 0.001), insomnia (p = 0.015), nausea and vomiting (p = 0.007), which may also be associated with poorer appetite in females. Males reported better body image than female (p = 0.047), lower levels of anxiety (p = 0.029), less frequently reported perceived weight loss or gain (p = 0.010). Male reported more stool frequency (p = 0.045), and also had more sever dysuria compared to female (p = 0.008).

conclusionsThe results provide the opportunity to improve the clinical management of long-term follow-up and care planning, taking into consideration the gender-specific needs of colorectal cancer survivors.

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Cancer SurvivorsColorectal NeoplasmsQuality of LifeAgedFatigueFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSex FactorsSurveys and Questionnairescolorectal cancergenderlate effectsquality of life

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PMCPMC12441880

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