Self-Reported Distress: Adult Acute Leukemia Survivors During and After Induction Therapy
Joanne L Lester1, Robin Stout2, Kara Crosthwaite1
1Ohio State University Medical Center.
Background:
Data suggest that acute leukemia survivors experience moderate to severe distress that does not significantly decline from diagnosis through survivorship. .
Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to assess acute leukemia survivors' level and source of self-reported distress from active cancer treatment through six months post-treatment. .
Methods:
A cross-sectional group-comparison design was used. Male (n = 60) and female (n = 40) survivors aged 19-84 years were accrued from a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. Patients were sampled at four time points.
Findings:
Self-reported distress was elevated for all groups. Highest distress scores were found during induction therapy.
