“Chipped but not broken” – patients’ symptoms and challenges beyond five years post radiotherapy for meningioma: a qualitative interview study - Summary - MDSpire

“Chipped but not broken” – patients’ symptoms and challenges beyond five years post radiotherapy for meningioma: a qualitative interview study

  • By

  • Linda Åkeflo

  • Karin Ahlberg

  • Per Fessé

  • Petronella Lannerheim

  • Per Fransson

  • Ingrid Kristensen

  • Emma Ohlsson-Nevo

  • Katarina Sjövall

  • Ulrica Langegård

  • June 16, 2026

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Objective:

To describe how individuals treated with radiotherapy for meningioma experience symptoms and manage daily life challenges five years post-treatment.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Patients reported both chronic symptoms and challenges in daily life five years post-radiotherapy.
    • Fatigue and neurological deficits were prevalent, impacting daily functioning.
    • Some patients reported experiences of personal development following adversity.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • Small sample size may limit generalizability.
    • Participants were selected from a specific research project, which may introduce selection bias.
    Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

“Chipped but not broken” – patients’ symptoms and challenges beyond five years post radiotherapy for meningioma: a qualitative interview study

  • by Linda Åkeflo, Karin Ahlberg, Per Fessé, Petronella Lannerheim, Per Fransson, Ingrid Kristensen, Emma Ohlsson-Nevo, Katarina Sjövall, Ulrica Langegård

  • June 16, 2026

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