ArticleBMC women's health2017
Quality of life of breast and cervical cancer survivors.
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- Early-onset of sexual activity as a potential risk of cervical cancer in Africa: A review of literature.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors in Relation to Age, Type of Surgery and Length of Time since First Treatment.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Quality of Life of Gynaeoncology Patients and Family Caregivers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Factors Related to Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreast and cervical cancer are the most common cancers affecting women. The symptom distresses experienced by cancer survivors are critical factors influencing their quality of life (QOL). This study investigated the QOL of breast and cervical cancer survivors, their physical, psychological and social conditions.
methodsThe participants were older than 20 years, had been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer for more than 2 years, and had completed their cancer treatment. The survey incorporated the QOL questionnaires developed by the European Organization of Research and Treatment for Cancer and a self-designed questionnaire.
resultsThe mean age at diagnosis was 48.89 ± 8.53 years for the breast cancer survivors and 49.00 ± 10.30 years for the cervical cancer survivors. The corresponding QOL scores were 75.33 ± 20.25 and 75.56 ± 17.93. The factors influencing QOL of breast cancer survivors were household income, number of comorbidities, stage of cancer, type of cancer treatment and duration of illness, whereas the factor related to QOL of cervical cancer survivors was only household income.
conclusionsThe QOL of the two groups was similar. Healthcare providers should demonstrate greater concern toward breast and cervical cancer survivors.
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