scholarly journals Distress due to unwanted side-effects of prostate cancer treatment is related to impaired well-being (quality of life)

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
ÁR Helgason ◽  
J Adolfsson ◽  
P Dickman ◽  
M Fredrikson ◽  
G Steineck
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment

scholarly journals Management of Medium and Long Term Complications Following Prostate Cancer Treatment Resulting in Urinary Diversion – A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedikt Hoeh ◽  
Stefan C. Müller ◽  
Luis A. Kluth ◽  
Mike Wenzel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Urinary Diversion ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽  
End Stage

The purpose of this narrative review is to discuss and highlight recently published studies regarding the surgical management of patients suffering from prostate cancer treatment complications. Focus will be put on the recalcitrant and more complex cases which might lead to urinary diversion as a definite, last resort treatment. It is in the nature of every treatment, that complications will occur and be bothersome for both patients and physicians. A small percentage of patients following prostate cancer treatment (radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or other focal therapies) will suffer side effects and thus, will experience a loss of quality of life. These side effects can persist for months and even years. Often, conservative management strategies fail resulting in recalcitrant recurrences. Prostate cancer patients with “end-stage bladder,” “devastated outlet,” or a history of multiple failed interventions, are fortunately rare, but can be highly challenging for both patients and Urologists. In a state of multiple previous surgical procedures and an immense psychological strain for the patient, urinary diversion can offer a definite, last resort surgical solution for this small group of patients. Ideally, they should be transferred to centers with experience in this field and a careful patient selection is needed. As these cases are highly complex, a multidisciplinary approach is often necessary in order to guarantee an improvement of quality of life.

scholarly journals Racial and Ethnic Variation in Health-Related Quality of Life Scores Prior to Prostate Cancer Treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. e219-e228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie R. Reading ◽  
Kimberly R. Porter ◽  
Jeffrey M. Slezak ◽  
Teresa N. Harrison ◽  
Joy S. Gelfond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Ethnic Variation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Quality of Life after Prostate Cancer Treatment Comparison between Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy and Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. S70
Author(s):  
Ken Nakamura ◽  
Shin Koike ◽  
Noriaki Santo ◽  
Ryo Yabusaki ◽  
Keisuke Aoki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽  
Treatment Comparison

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Quality of Life Between Physically Active and Underactive Older Men With Prostate Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 642-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samara Boisen ◽  
Chris Krägeloh ◽  
Daniel Shepherd ◽  
Clare Ryan ◽  
Jonathan Masters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

Men with prostate cancer experience many side effects and symptoms that may be improved by a physically active lifestyle. It was hypothesized that older men with prostate cancer who were physically active would report significantly higher levels of quality of life (QOL) as assessed by the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. Of the 348 prostate cancer survivors who were invited to participate in the present postal survey, 137 men returned the questionnaires. Those who were physically active had significantly lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) scores and higher social participation than those insufficiently active. These findings offer some support for the benefits of physical activity (PA) within the prostate cancer population in managing the adverse side effects of their treatments on aspects of their QOL. Future research should more closely examine what types of PA best promote improvements in varying aspects of QOL and psychological well-being for prostate cancer survivors.

Quality-of-life outcomes for prostate cancer treatment in Australia.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 143-143
Author(s):  
Jeremy L. Millar ◽  
Susan M. Evans ◽  
Mark Frydenberg ◽  
Declan G. Murphy ◽  
Damien M. Bolton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Hospital Type ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽  
Patient Reported

143 Background: We aimed to use a population based quality registry established in Australia, to review patient-reported health-related QOL after the diagnosis of Prostate Cancer (PCa). Methods: Prospective registry of men with PCa from statutory notifications to the canonical population-based cancer registry in Victoria. An "opt-off" mechanism used. Coverage expanded from 30%-80% of State population over time. Demographics and disease features, management, and outcomes from medical record; men phoned at 12 and 24 months (m), interviewed with script including SF12 and items from standard form (UCLA PCI) for specific QOL outcomes. Urinary, rectal, and sexual function bother (UB, RB, and SB) scores where analysed by univariate and multivariable modelling for relationship of these with presentation or management factors, adjusting for risk. Results: Men from 8/2008 - 2/2011; 1.9% of eligible opted out. Followed 1172 to 12 & 24 m. Median diagnosis age 65 yr; median PSA 6.8 ng/mL; 97.3% clinically localised with 47.7% having NCCN intermediate risk. 520 had treatment with Radical Prostatectomy (RP) (89 also with external beam-EBRT), 171 had EBRT (with or without HDR brachy), and 211 seed implant (SI). 226 had no treatment (NT) in the first 12 m. 52.5% managed in public hospitals, rest private. Univariate analysis: UB associated with management type, and hospital type, and RB and SB associated with these factors, as well as age and disease stage. On multivariate regression SB at 12 m was associated with increasing age (p=0.002) and radical treatment types (RP and EBRT/HDR, p<0.001 and 0.003 respectively)—except SI—compared to NT; RB was associated with SI (0.02) and EBRT/HDR (0.007) and treatment in a public hospital (0.006); and UB was associated with public hospital (<0.001). All associations at 12 m remained significant at 24 m. SF12 physical score had a positive association with RP vs NT (0.014), hospital type (0.001) and younger age. SF12 mental health also showed associations. Conclusions: A large scale registry in Australia assessing patient-reported quality of life outcomes after prostate cancer treatment shows patterns similar to that seen in North American reports.

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