Expectations and needs of patients with esophageal cancer during curative treatment regarding self-management, self-management support and eHealth, a qualitative study

Self-management is an essential component of the curative treatment trajectory of esophageal cancer patients. The aims of this study were to explore expectations and needs of esophageal cancer patients during curative treatment regarding self-management, relevant aspects of self-management in which they need additional support, and to explore their willingness to use eHealth.