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Management of treatment‐related sequelae following colorectal cancer
Author(s) -
Haas Susanne,
Mikkelsen Anette Højer,
Kronborg Camilla Jensenius Skovhus,
Oggesen Birthe T.,
Møller Pia F.,
Fassov Janne,
Frederiksen Nina Abild,
Krogsgaard Marianne,
GraugaardJensen Charlotte,
Ventzel Lise,
Christensen Peter,
Emmertsen Katrine Jøssing
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
colorectal disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.029
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1463-1318
pISSN - 1462-8910
DOI - 10.1111/codi.16299
Subject(s) - medicine , psychosocial , guideline , referral , colorectal cancer , multidisciplinary approach , medline , grading (engineering) , cancer , sexual dysfunction , family medicine , psychiatry , pathology , law , engineering , social science , civil engineering , sociology , political science
Aim Colorectal cancer survivors are one of the most rapidly growing groups of patients living with and beyond cancer. In a national multidisciplinary setting, we have examined the extent of late treatment‐related sequelae in colorectal cancer survivors and present the scientific evidence for management of these conditions in this patient category with the aim of facilitating identification and treatment. Method A systematic search for existing guidelines and relevant studies was performed across 16 and 4 databases, respectively, from inception to 2021. This yielded 13 guidelines and 886 abstracts, of which 188 were included in the finalized guideline (231 included for full text review). Secondarily, bibliographies were cross‐referenced and 53 additional articles were included. Results Symptoms have been divided into overall categories including psychosocial, bowel‐related, urinary, sexual (male and female), pain/neuropathy and fatigue symptoms or complaints that are examined individually. Merging and grading of data resulted in 22 recommendations and 42 management strategies across categories. Recommendations are of a more general character, whereas management strategies provide more practical advice suited for initiation on site before referral to specialized units. Conclusion Treatment‐related sequelae in colorectal cancer survivors are common and attention needs to be focused on identifying patients with unmet treatment needs and the development of evidence‐based treatment algorithms.