Health-related quality of life in patients with colorectal neoplasm and cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening in Hong Kong
CLK Lam, WL Law, JTC Poon, P Chan, CKH Wong, SM McGhee, DYT Fong
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of
Hong Kong
Key Messages
1. Compared with the Hong Kong general
population norm, Chinese patients with
colorectal neoplasm (CRN) reported worse
physical health-related quality of life (HRQOL)
but better mental HRQOL and comparable
health preference scores.
2. The CRN stage at diagnosis was the most significant determinant of HRQOL. Colorectal cancer was associated with worse physical HRQOL and health preference scores.
3. Immunochemical faecal occult blood testing every 2 years is the most cost-effective colorectal cancer screening strategy, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of HK$43 660 per quality-adjusted life year gained.
2. The CRN stage at diagnosis was the most significant determinant of HRQOL. Colorectal cancer was associated with worse physical HRQOL and health preference scores.
3. Immunochemical faecal occult blood testing every 2 years is the most cost-effective colorectal cancer screening strategy, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of HK$43 660 per quality-adjusted life year gained.