August 20, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Investigating Nutrition and Supportive Care Needs in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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FSFatemeh Sadeghi JHJuliette Hussey SDSuzanne L. DoyleTrinity College Dublin

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Cross-sectional survey reveals malnutrition and psychological distress in esophageal and gastric cancer survivors, indicating ongoing supportive care needs.

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Over 30% of esophageal and gastric cancer survivors remain at risk of malnutrition years post-diagnosis, affecting their health.
More than 36% reported dietary complications like swallowing difficulties and reflux, impacting their nutrition.
Surveyed survivors showed impaired quality of life, with 31.7% having health scores below 66.1 on the EORTC QLQ-C30.
Psychological distress was noted in over 25% of respondents, highlighting the importance of supportive care in survivorship.

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Sadeghi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af3e4fcf1dd9ea359ebaff https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13162057

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Cross-sectional survey reveals malnutrition and psychological distress in esophageal and gastric cancer survivors, indicating ongoing supportive care needs.

Investigating Nutrition and Supportive Care Needs in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Investigating Nutrition and Supportive Care Needs in Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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