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How do individuals with colorectal cancer perceive the term “cancer survivor”: a cross-sectional survey

How do individuals with colorectal cancer perceive the term “cancer survivor”: a cross-sectional... BackgroundThere are growing discussions regarding the term “cancer survivor,” particularly how patients with cancer relate to it.ObjectiveTo assess how individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) perceive the term “cancer survivor.”MethodsWe conducted an international cross-sectional study and, using social media, invited individuals who were ≥18 years; received a diagnosis for CRC; and can communicate in English. We administered an online survey comprising both quantitative (e.g., multiple choice) and qualitative (e.g., open-ended) questions. We used logistic regression to assess determinants of participants’ perspectives towards the term “cancer survivor.” Qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis.ResultsIn all, 539 participants with CRC completed the survey, including 122 (22.6%) undergoing treatment and 417 (77.4%) who completed treatment. Participants who had completed treatment were four times more likely to relate with term “cancer survivor” compared to those undergoing treatment (adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 4.0; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.4 to 6.7). Participants diagnosed with CRC ≥50 years were also more likely to relate with the term compared to those diagnosed < 50 years (aOR, 1.88; 95% (CI) 1.2 to 3.0). Analysis of open-ended survey responses revealed aversion, discomfort, indifference, reluctance, and acceptance as themes which capture the spectrum of feelings towards the term “cancer survivor.”ConclusionPerspectives of individuals with CRC towards the term “cancer survivor” differ according to treatment status and age of diagnosis.Implication of Cancer SurvivorsOur study amplifies voices of the CRC community towards reconsideration of the term “cancer survivor”, considering the implications of treatment status and age in highlighting the importance of language. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Cancer Survivorship Springer Journals

How do individuals with colorectal cancer perceive the term “cancer survivor”: a cross-sectional survey

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2021
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1932-2259
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1932-2267
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10.1007/s11764-021-01015-9
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BackgroundThere are growing discussions regarding the term “cancer survivor,” particularly how patients with cancer relate to it.ObjectiveTo assess how individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) perceive the term “cancer survivor.”MethodsWe conducted an international cross-sectional study and, using social media, invited individuals who were ≥18 years; received a diagnosis for CRC; and can communicate in English. We administered an online survey comprising both quantitative (e.g., multiple choice) and qualitative (e.g., open-ended) questions. We used logistic regression to assess determinants of participants’ perspectives towards the term “cancer survivor.” Qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis.ResultsIn all, 539 participants with CRC completed the survey, including 122 (22.6%) undergoing treatment and 417 (77.4%) who completed treatment. Participants who had completed treatment were four times more likely to relate with term “cancer survivor” compared to those undergoing treatment (adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 4.0; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.4 to 6.7). Participants diagnosed with CRC ≥50 years were also more likely to relate with the term compared to those diagnosed < 50 years (aOR, 1.88; 95% (CI) 1.2 to 3.0). Analysis of open-ended survey responses revealed aversion, discomfort, indifference, reluctance, and acceptance as themes which capture the spectrum of feelings towards the term “cancer survivor.”ConclusionPerspectives of individuals with CRC towards the term “cancer survivor” differ according to treatment status and age of diagnosis.Implication of Cancer SurvivorsOur study amplifies voices of the CRC community towards reconsideration of the term “cancer survivor”, considering the implications of treatment status and age in highlighting the importance of language.

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Journal of Cancer Survivorship – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 1, 2022

Keywords: Colorectal cancer; Cancer survivor; Psycho oncology

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