Patient satisfaction with patient-led follow-up for endometrial cancer

What is it about?

After surgery for endometrial cancer, women have regular follow up appointments for 5 years. This can increase anxiety for patients and not directly pick up cancer recurrence. The aim of this study was to assess patient satisfaction with a patient-led follow-up. The results showed that patients are very satisfied with a patient-led, telephone follow-up.

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Why is it important?

There was no evidence of cancer recurrence on the patient-led pathway. This study led to a change in practice and to the service provided. A patient-led service can free up consultant clinic appointments. Patients are very satisfied with telephone follow up as coming into hospital regularly is stressful, especially when they are not experiencing any symptoms.