Health-related Quality of Life in Metastatic and Adjuvant Breast Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: When cancer patients have advanced disease and a primary cure is no longer possible, the focus is on maintaining the patient's quality of life. Recent therapeutic advances in breast cancer treatment mean that even patients with metastatic disease can remain stable for long periods of time. The aim of this study was to look at the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of these patients and compare it with data for the general population and to show the differences in outcomes for different survey instruments used to measure quality of life. Material and Methods: A total of 96 breast cancer patients with metastatic disesae or receiving adjuvant therapy were questioned about their quality of life. Patients were investigated using the established survey instruments

SUBMITTER: Wallwiener M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5065420 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature