TY  - JOUR
AU  - Xu, Kaiyu
AU  - Flock, Charlotte
AU  - Kaunath, Katja
AU  - Schmitt, Nathalie
AU  - Bienen, Constantin
AU  - Walther, Jürgen
AU  - Robl, Julia
AU  - Mehlis, Katja
AU  - Züger, Andrea
AU  - Klein, Eva
AU  - Winnefeld, Jan
AU  - Kecht, Michael
AU  - Jäger, Dirk
AU  - Hoffmeister-Wittmann, Paula
AU  - Haag, Georg Martin
AU  - Pawlowski, Felix
AU  - Winkler, Eva
AU  - Bugaj, Till Johannes
AU  - Köhler, Bruno Christian
TI  - Optimization of multiprofessional care for young colorectal cancer patients: a qualitative Study.
JO  - The oncologist
VL  - 30
IS  - 5
SN  - 1083-7159
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Oxford University Press
M1  - DKFZ-2025-01117
SP  - oyaf082
PY  - 2025
AB  - The incidence of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) in patients ≤50 (early-onset-CRC, EOCRC) years is increasing. Given their different phase of life, younger individuals may face specific challenges in terms of body image, professional life, and psychosocial support. However, tailored programs for EOCRC patients are lacking in Germany. JUMP-START, a prospective study at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg in collaboration with the AIO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft internistische Onkologie) and the foundation for young adults with cancer in Germany aims to identify the specific needs of EOCRC patients and improve multiprofessional care.Semi-structured interviews were conducted until content saturation, based on an interview guide focused on challenges related to diagnosis, utilization of support programs, and unmet needs. The interview guide was developed in an expert and patient panelist discussion. Qualitative analysis was performed with MAXQDA, using a content structuring qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz.Forty-three EOCRC patients were screened, and 14 participants were interviewed at NCT Heidelberg between October 2023 and January 2024. Three main themes emerged: (1) The impact of CRC diagnosis at an early age on psychological and physical health, daily routine, and future perspectives, (2) Experiences with care service access and utility, and (3) Expectations for a multiprofessional care at a dedicated EOCRC center.EOCRC patients highlighted various age-group-specific challenges related to diagnosis and treatment. Tailored multiprofessional programs may optimize care for EOCRC patients.
KW  - Humans
KW  - Colorectal Neoplasms: psychology
KW  - Colorectal Neoplasms: therapy
KW  - Colorectal Neoplasms: epidemiology
KW  - Colorectal Neoplasms: diagnosis
KW  - Female
KW  - Male
KW  - Qualitative Research
KW  - Adult
KW  - Middle Aged
KW  - Prospective Studies
KW  - Germany: epidemiology
KW  - early-onset colorectal cancer (Other)
KW  - multiprofessional care (Other)
KW  - prospective study (Other)
KW  - psychosocial oncology (Other)
KW  - qualitative interview study (Other)
KW  - young adults (Other)
LB  - PUB:(DE-HGF)16
C6  - pmid:40421958
C2  - pmc:PMC12107544
DO  - DOI:10.1093/oncolo/oyaf082
UR  - https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/301725
ER  -