Mild symptoms matter: Results from a prospective, longitudinal study on the relationship between symptoms, lymphedema and health-related outcomes post-gynecological cancer

IF 4.5 2区 医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Gynecologic oncology Pub Date : 2024-10-18 DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.10.011
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Abstract

Objectives

To describe lower-limb symptoms pre- through to 2-years post-surgery following newly diagnosed gynecological cancer; to explore relationships between lower-limb symptoms, lower-limb lymphedema, body image, quality of life, anxiety and depression; and to determine whether lower-limb symptoms predict lower-limb lymphedema.

Methods

Fourteen lower-limb symptoms, lymphedema, body image, anxiety, depression, and quality of life were prospectively collected in 408 women with gynecological cancer pre-surgery, and at 6-, 12-, and 24-months post-surgery. Point prevalence and cumulative incidence were calculated for symptoms. Cross-sectional relationships were explored between symptoms, lower-limb lymphedema and health-related outcomes at all timepoints, while regression analyses were used to assess the predictive relationships between lower-limb symptoms at 6-months post-surgery, and lymphedema at 12- and 24-months post-surgery.

Results

Participants were on average 59 (SD: 11) years of age, and 58 %, 28 %, 9 % and 5 % were diagnosed with endometrial, ovarian, cervical, and vulvar/vaginal cancer, respectively. Prevalence of any given lower limb symptom among all cancer types ranged between 11 and 59 %, with the most prevalent symptoms being pain, stiffness, and aching (prevalence >40 % across all time-points). The presence of symptoms was associated with higher anxiety and depression, poorer overall quality of life and body image (p < 0.01). Compared to those without symptoms, one or more lower limb symptoms of at least mild severity increased the odds of developing lymphedema up to 24 months post-surgery (OR > 1.3).

Conclusions

Self-reported symptoms are associated with adverse health-related outcomes. Assessment and management of symptoms, irrespective of symptom severity, has potential for improving health outcomes, including lymphedema, in those following gynecological cancer.
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Gynecologic oncology
Gynecologic oncology 医学-妇产科学
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8.60
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6.40%
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1062
审稿时长
37 days
期刊介绍: Gynecologic Oncology, an international journal, is devoted to the publication of clinical and investigative articles that concern tumors of the female reproductive tract. Investigations relating to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of female cancers, as well as research from any of the disciplines related to this field of interest, are published. Research Areas Include: • Cell and molecular biology • Chemotherapy • Cytology • Endocrinology • Epidemiology • Genetics • Gynecologic surgery • Immunology • Pathology • Radiotherapy
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