The National Cancer Survivorship Initiative: new and emerging evidence on the ongoing needs of cancer survivors

Self-reported endocrine late effects in adults treated for brain tumours, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a registry based study in Northern Germany

“…Thereafter, most patients are referred to their GP for subsequent clinical follow-up. Our findings clearly show that a substantial subset of adult long-term cancer survivors can be expected to develop therapy-related late endocrine disorders, which due to their degree of complexity, will require interdisciplinary attention as it is already implemented following childhood cancer (59).…”

Self-reported psychosocial needs and health-related quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors

“…Cancer population needs assessments are vital components in this knowledge generation (Richards et al, 2011), and it is imperative that this knowledge is disseminated to improve health care for cancer survivors across Europe . Needs assessments assist in the prioritisation and allocation of services (Bonevski et al, 2000 andSpiegel et al, 1994); and in ensuring that patients and their families experience high quality treatment and support (Thewes et al, 2004).…”

Survivorship and Improving Quality of Life in Men with Prostate Cancer

“…[5] In recognition of this, the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative was launched, recommending that cancer be considered as analogous to living with a long-term or chronic condition. [6] Prostate cancer, in particular, fits this long-term condition paradigm: it is the main global contributor to years lived with cancer disability [7] with an estimated global prevalence of around four million men in 2012. [8] All clinicians treating men with prostate cancer, regardless of stage, need to be aware of the issues that affect quality of life in men with prostate cancer -both immediately after diagnosis and treatment and in the many years that follow.…”