PrediQt-Cx: post treatment health related quality of life prediction model for cervical cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is the third largest cause of cancer mortality in India. The objectives of the study were to compare the pre and the post treatment quality of life in cervical cancer patients and to develop a prediction model to provide an insight into the possibilities in the treatment modules.

Methodology/principal findings

A total of 198 patients were assessed with two structured questionnaires of Health Related Quality of Life (The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, EORTC QLQ C-30 and CX-24). The baseline observations were recorded when the patients first reported (T1) and second evaluation was done at 6 months post treatment (T2). The mean age of detection was 50.9 years with the literacy level being non-educated or less than high sch

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3935936 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature