Table 2 Elements of post-cancer treatment addressed in aftercare
Aspects of living beyond cancer addressed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
% of HCP responding Frequently/Always | % of HCP responding Occasionally | % of HCP responding Rarely/Never | |
Fatigue | 84% [115] | 10% [13] | 7% [9] |
Fear of recurrence | 83% [113] | 13% [18] | 4% [6] |
Anxiety | 82% [112] | 15% [21] | 3% [4] |
Depression/low mood | 78% [107] | 19% [26] | 3% [4] |
Menopausal symptoms if applicable | 76% [102] | 12% [16] | 12% [16] |
Financial problems | 72% [99] | 24% [33] | 4% [5] |
Body image problems | 72% [98] | 21% [29] | 7% [10] |
Long-term medical complications of treatment | 72% [98] | 20% [27] | 8% [11] |
Changes in physical capacity | 68% [93] | 24% [33] | 7% [10] |
Osteoporosis | 66% [89] | 20% [27] | 15% [20] |
Other emotional reactions (e.g. guilt, shame, anger) | 65% [87] | 28% [37] | 7% [10] |
Fear of death | 63% [86] | 28% [38] | 9% [12] |
Weight changes | 56% [77] | 34% [46] | 10% [14] |
Social problems | 55% [75] | 34% [47] | 11% [15] |
Low self esteem | 53% [72] | 31% [42] | 16% [21] |
Sexual difficulties | 48% [66] | 34% [47] | 18% [24] |
Changes in cognitive capacity | 45% [62] | 34% [47] | 21% [28] |
Vocational/occupational problems | 37% [51] | 42% [57] | 21% [29] |
Spiritual needs | 36% [48] | 35% [47] | 30% [40] |