New Research Addresses The Unmet Needs Of Low-Grade Glioma Patients
Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024
A brain cancer diagnosis is an extremely distressing experience. The treatment is very hard as well. New research conducted by The Department of Psychiatry’s Timothy Sannes, PhD, along with several other medical professionals, indicates that through careful screening for the unmet needs of those with low-grade gliomas and subsequent referrals to community-based resources improves the survivorship of these patients.
This study was part of a program called the Glioma Resource Outreach With Support (GROWS), which could potentially provide a framework for programs nationwide for patients with WHO grades of 2 and 3 gliomas. These gliomas primarily affect young and middle-aged patients.
The research identified five areas of unmet needs. The five areas include: Psychosocial; Neurologic/Cognitive; Lifestyle; Financial; and Other Medical. The results indicated that at least one unmet need was identified in 71% of all the patients interviewed with psychosocial and lifestyle being the most prevalent.