Management of treatment‐related sequelae following colorectal cancer. (19th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haas, Susanne; Mikkelsen, Anette Højer; Kronborg, Camilla Jensenius Skovhus; Oggesen, Birthe T.; Møller, Pia F.; Fassov, Janne; Frederiksen, Nina Abild; Krogsgaard, Marianne; Graugaard‐Jensen, Charlotte; Ventzel, Lise; Christensen, Peter; Emmertsen, Katrine Jøssing
• Is Part Of: Colorectal disease. Volume 25:Number 3(2023)
• Page Start: 458
• Page End: 488
• Publication Date: 2022-11-19
• Subjects: colo‐rectal cancer -- colon cancer -- long‐term sequalae -- rectal cancer -- sequelae -- treatment‐related sequelae; Colon (Anatomy) -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Rectum -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.34
• DOI: 10.1111/codi.16299
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-8910

Abstract

Abstract: 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.