Status:

COMPLETED

Understanding Low Gynecological Cancer Delay and Help-seeking Behavior in Older Patients.

Lead Sponsor:

Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine

Conditions:

Gynecologic Cancer

Symptoms and Signs

Eligibility:

FEMALE

65+ years

Brief Summary

Systematic screening for cervical cancer stops in France at 65 years old. The incidence of certain types of gynecological neoplasia increases with age (endometrium, vulva). Diagnosis delay of 8 months...

Detailed Description

Our study assess the reasons for which the patient took time to go to the doctor despite of their symptoms. We use a qualitative methodology. Our study categorizes lived experiences, recorded in semis...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women of 65 years or more treated or followed at Lorraine Institute of Oncology
  • Diagnosed after 65 years or later of a low gynecological cancer
  • Without diagnosis of dementia
  • Retained ability to express by herself without assistance
  • Affiliated to public health system
  • Informed and having expressed her non-opposition

Exclusion

  • Women under 65 or diagnosed before being 65 of a low gynecological cancer
  • Diagnosed of dementia
  • No longer to express herself
  • Patient deprived of freedom

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 30 2017

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 27 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03336177

Start Date

October 30 2017

End Date

July 27 2018

Last Update

August 8 2018

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Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine (ICL)

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France