Prospective longitudinal trajectory of cancer survivorship among patients with recurrent rectal cancer: impact of treatment modalities and resection status
Tarik Sammour, Oliver Peacock, Brian K. Bednarski, Arvind Dasari, Prajnan Das, Benny Johnson, Grace L. Smith, George J. Chang, John Skibber, Y. Nancy You
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Abstract
Aim
Recurrent rectal cancer (RRC) can be morbid and optimising cancer survivorship is a priority. The longitudinal trajectories of survivorship associated with RRC have not been prospectively depicted.
Methods
We prospectively enrolled patients with RRC. Participants self-reported quality of life (QOL) using validated European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 and CR29, and pain using the Brief Pain Inventory, at baseline and then every 6 months for up to 5 years or until death. Baseline scores and the longitudinal trajectory of scores were examined using linear mixed-effects modelling.
Results
Among 104 patients, 73 (70.2%) received multimodality salvage treatment with curative intent, while the remainder received best palliative treatments. Curative-intent salvage including surgery was associated with a 30-day operative morbidity rate of 49% and a 5-year overall survival of 51%. Patients undergoing curative-intent salvage versus palliative treatments did not differ in baseline QOL or pain, but the longitudinal trajectory after curative-intent salvage showed sustained improvement of QOL and symptoms over time. This contrasted with the initial transient improvement but persistent decline with palliative treatments. Baseline QOL was significantly impacted by the anatomical site of RRC, with posterior location associated with worst QOL (P = 0.012). Long-term QOL was impacted by anatomical site and status of residual tumour. Pain scores were worse among men.
Conclusion
Trajectories of cancer survivorship for patients with RRC diverge, mainly influenced by anatomical site of the RCC, residual tumour status, and ability to complete curative-intent salvage. These should inform treatment planning. Optimising selection and success of multimodality therapy remains the cornerstone for durable cancer survivorship.
期刊介绍:
Diseases of the colon and rectum are common and offer a number of exciting challenges. Clinical, diagnostic and basic science research is expanding rapidly. There is increasing demand from purchasers of health care and patients for clinicians to keep abreast of the latest research and developments, and to translate these into routine practice. Technological advances in diagnosis, surgical technique, new pharmaceuticals, molecular genetics and other basic sciences have transformed many aspects of how these diseases are managed. Such progress will accelerate.
Colorectal Disease offers a real benefit to subscribers and authors. It is first and foremost a vehicle for publishing original research relating to the demanding, rapidly expanding field of colorectal diseases.
Essential for surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists and health professionals caring for patients with a disease of the lower GI tract, Colorectal Disease furthers education and inter-professional development by including regular review articles and discussions of current controversies.
Note that the journal does not usually accept paediatric surgical papers.