Quality of life in patients with esophageal cancer. (Narrative review)

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Abstract
Esophageal cancer ranks 8th in incidence and 6th in mortality among oncological diseases in the world. To date, interest in the analysis of oncological patients’ quality of life is steadily growing. The majority of the questionnaires for evaluating patients quality of life with esophageal cancer, however, have not been validated and translated into Russian. Objective. To study the world’s experience of using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) that assess the quality of life in patients with esophageal cancer. Key points. We examined the most popular PROMs for esophageal cancer patients. The techniques and potential applications of these questionnaires throughout different stages of treatment in clinical settings, along with the influence of esophageal cancer treatment on quality of life, were explored. Conclusions. While evaluating outcomes and contrasting diverse treatment approaches, it is crucial to consider not only clinical data but also the subjective evaluations made by patients regarding their quality of life. Modern PROMs not only provide a comprehensive assessment of patients’ quality of life but also facilitate comparisons between different treatment modalities, including those for esophageal cancer patients. Clearly, there is a requirement to customize and validate the existing pertinent quality of life questionnaires for individuals with esophageal cancer in the context of Russia.

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