Psychische Belastung und deren Einflussfaktoren bei Überlebenden von malignen ovariellen Keimzell- oder Keimstrangstromatumoren – eine Analyse der AGO-CORSETT-Datenbank

Research output: Contribution to journalResearch articleContributedpeer-review

Contributors

  • M. Bossart - , University of Freiburg (Author)
  • H. Plett - , University of Duisburg-Essen (Author)
  • B. Krämer - , University of Tübingen (Author)
  • E. Braicu - , Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Author)
  • B. Czogalla - , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Author)
  • M. Klar - , University of Freiburg (Author)
  • S. Singer - , Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Author)
  • D. Mayr - , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Author)
  • A. Staebler - , University of Tübingen (Author)
  • A. du Bois - , University of Duisburg-Essen (Author)
  • S. Kommoss - , University of Tübingen (Author)
  • T. Link - , Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Author)
  • A. Burges - , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Author)
  • F. Heitz - , University of Duisburg-Essen (Author)
  • M. Grube - , University of Tübingen (Author)
  • F. Trillsch - , Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Author)
  • P. Harter - , University of Duisburg-Essen (Author)
  • P. Wimberger - , Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Author)
  • P. Buderath - , University of Duisburg-Essen (Author)
  • A. Hasenburg - , Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Author)

Abstract

Background: Sex cord–stromal tumors (SCST) and malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCT) are rare ovarian neoplasms that disproportionally affect young women. As prognosis is excellent throughout all stages, quality of life issues are important topics for long-term survivors. Aims: To investigate the prevalence of fertility-preserving therapy in patients with ovarian stromal tumors and germ cell tumors and to evaluate factors influencing anxiety, depression, quality of life, and sexuality. Materials and methods: The Current Ovarian geRm cell and SEx cord stromal Tumor Treatment strategies (CORSETT) study is an observational, multicenter, mixed retrospective/prospective cohort study of the “Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Gynäkologische Onkologie” (AGO) study group. Women who had been diagnosed with MOGCTs and SCSTs between 2001 and 2011 were asked to complete questionnaires (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS], Sexual Activity Questionnaire [SAQ], European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of life Questionnaire [EORTC QLQ-C30]). This analysis focused on the value of fertility-preserving surgery and the relevance of factors influencing pain, anxiety, and depression on quality of life for survivors. Results: Of the 355 patients included, 152 women completed the questionnaires and thus were included in this analysis. In all, 85 (56%) had fertility-sparing surgery. Furthermore, 34% had significant levels of depression and anxiety. Women with fertility-conserving treatment had a higher probability for being sexually active and had less depression and anxiety. Pain was associated with the level of distress, irrespective of the time since diagnosis. Discussion: Fertility-sparing surgery should be offered to all SCST and MOGCT patients, when oncologically safe, in order to ensure the best possible quality of life for cancer survivors. Questionnaires evaluating depression, anxiety, pain, and sexuality should be routinely used during treatment and follow-up.

Translated title of the contribution
Psychological distress and its influencing factors in survivors of malignant ovarian germ cell and sex-cord stromal tumors—an analysis of the AGO-CORSETT database

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)447-454
Number of pages8
JournalOnkologie
Volume29
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - May 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Mendeley 11aee1ae-e44c-3e98-a95f-03c91c74272d

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Keywords

  • Distress, Fertility-sparing surgery, Pain, Qualitiy of life after cancer, Sexuality, Distress, Fertility-sparing surgery, Pain, Qualitiy of life after cancer, Sexuality

Library keywords