Understanding key symptoms, side effects, and impacts of HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer: qualitative study findings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with breast cancer experience a variety of disease symptoms and treatment-related side effects that can adversely affect functioning. The breast cancer experience may differ across disease stages and biomarker subtypes. This study identified relevant disease symptoms, treatment-related side effects, and physical functioning impacts in women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) advanced breast cancer.

Methods

One-on-one concept elicitation interviews were conducted with 15 patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. Open-ended questions about patient experience with breast cancer and its treatment were drawn from a semi-structured interview guide. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcrib

SUBMITTER: Galipeau N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6367496 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature