Health-Related Quality of Life in Female Long-Term Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Health-Related Quality of Life in Female Long-Term Colorectal Cancer Survivors A. Trentham-Dietz, P.L. Remington, C.M. Moinpour, John M. Hampton, A. Sapp, P.A. Newcomb Oncologist 2003; 8: 342-349 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in gastrointestinal cancer and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Appreciate that female long-term colorectal cancer survivors commonly achieve quality of life comparable with that of similarly aged women without a personal history of cancer. Identify age and comorbid conditions, particularly greater body mass, as two strong factors related to quality of life in female long-term colorectal cancer survivors. Recognize that colorectal cancer can be associated with long-term levels of both physical and mental health. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Activity Information Accreditation CME Instructions For Credit Privacy Statement Hardware/Software Requirements Release Date: Aug. 1, 2003 Most Recent Review: Aug. 1, 2003* Most Recent Update: Aug. 1, 2003 Date Credit Expires: Apr. 10, 2007 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.