The impact of age on anxiety level and cognitive function in patients with colorectal cancer

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Background. Colorectal cancer is highly prevalent in Russia, especially among the elderly patients. We analyzed the influence of age on anxiety level and cognitive function on patients with colorectal cancer.

Materials and methods. In the period 2012–2015 we analyzed pre-operatively the level of anxiety (HADS scale) and cognitive disfunction (MoCA test) in 244 patients who underwent radical colorectal resection.

Results. Patients younger than 60 constituted 34 %, 60–74 years – 31 %, 75 years and older – 35 %. We were able to show a correlation between age and anxiety level according to HADS. The same trend was found according to MoCA test.

Conclusion. Oncopsychologist shall develop individualized treatment plan according to anxiety and cognitive levels in patients with colorectal cancer.

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I. S. Stilidi

N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center, Ministry of Health of Russia

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23 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115478, Russia Russian Federation

A. Yu. Kotyukova

Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Ministry of Health of Russia

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3 Ivan’kovskoe Shosse, Moscow 125367, Russia Russian Federation

V. K. Lyadov

Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia

Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Ministry of Health of Russia

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Email: vlyadov@gmail.com

2 Barrikadnaya St., Moscow 123242, Russia

3 Ivan’kovskoe Shosse, Moscow 125367, Russia

Russian Federation

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