2024, Volume 17, Issue 3, pp 341 – 352

Evaluation of quality of life and socio-emotional impact of oncological treatment among patients with breast cancer

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Corresponding author Nicolae Gică Department of Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania E-mail: gica.nicolae@umfcd.ro

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women worldwide. Quality of life (QoL) is significantly affected by both surgical and oncological treatment. The aim of this study was to assess and compare QoL, resilience and depression scores among women who had breast cancer treatment. We assessed 170 patients diagnosed with breast cancer in a non-experimental, descriptive study through anonymized questionnaires from January to March 2024. Patients were invited to fill in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire, Breast Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-BR23) questionnaire, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, the CD-RISC 10 questionnaire, and the MOS Social Support Survey. Clinical information and demographical data were obtained and statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate factors that affect QoL, resilience and depression scores. QoL was significantly influenced by chemotherapy and surgery. Women with higher resilience scores had lower anxiety and depression scores and reported a better QoL. Women with strong social support and high resilience reported a better QoL during and after breast cancer treatment. The results of our study show that breast cancer surgery and chemotherapy have an important impact on patients’ QoL. Moreover, the results reflect the importance of both medical treatment and social support as resilience-building strategies in managing and improving the QoL of patients.

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PMC ID: 11262597
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2024-0238

Article Publishing Date (print): 3 2024
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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