Same Quality of Life for Polish Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction or Breast-Conserving Therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Szutowicz-Wydra ◽  
Jacek Wydra ◽  
Wiesław J. Kruszewski ◽  
Maciej Ciesielski ◽  
Mariusz Szajewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Surgical Oncology ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

AbstractBreast cancer often requires combined oncologic treatments, the base of which is surgery. Quality of life (QoL) after each surgical procedure may influence the process of decision making among women, who qualify for multiple oncological strategies. Our knowledge about QoL in breast cancer patients is derived from comparative studies. Results may differ, depending on country, culture, and societal relations.was to investigate the quality of life of Polish patients treated with breast-conserving therapy (BCT) or mastectomy with breast reconstruction.The study involved women who underwent surgery for breast cancer in the Department of Surgical Oncology of the Gdynia Oncology Center from September 2010 to November 2013. Eighty-two breast reconstructions (in 79 patients) and 226 BCT procedures were performed. QoL was measured with the use of EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 questionnaires.Global QoL was high in both groups and did not differ significantly. Body image was slightly better after BCT than after mastectomy with breast reconstruction, but sexual QoL was lower. Future perspective was quite low in both groups. Disease symptoms were not bothering.The global QoL among Polish breast cancer patients treated with BCT or mastectomy with breast reconstruction is high and does not differ between groups. There is a need for anxiety and disease-related fear prophylaxis and for the improvement of sex life of breast cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Changing goals in the management of breast carcinoma patients towards preservation of feminity and quality of life

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-98
Author(s):  
Soumi Pathak ◽  
Ajay Kumar Bhargava
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Care Burden

Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women worldwide. In the developing countries of Asia, the health care burden on account of breast cancer has been steadily mounting. Over 100,000 new breast cancer patients are estimated to be diagnosed annually in India.1 As per the ICMR-PBCR data, breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women in urban registries of Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Calcutta, and Trivandrum where it constitutes > 30% of all cancers in females. Previous literature on mastectomy indicates that the operation may be perceived by the patient as a threat to her feminity. Breast cancer survivors have dissatisfaction with appearance, perceived loss of femininity and body integrity, self-consciousness about appearance, and dissatisfaction with surgical scars… Journal of Society of Anesthesiologists of NepalVol. 4, No. 2, 2017, Page: 96-98 

Quality of life and patient satisfaction in breast cancer patients after immediate breast reconstruction: a prospective study

The Breast ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Edström Elder ◽  
Yvonne Brandberg ◽  
Tina Björklund ◽  
Richard Rylander ◽  
Jakob Lagergren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Immediate Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals Resilience and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 727-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Ristevska-Dimitrоvska ◽  
Izabela Filov ◽  
Domnika Rajchanovska ◽  
Petar Stefanovski ◽  
Beti Dejanova
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Global Quality Of Life ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Almost All

BACKGROUND: Many studies have shown that a relationship exists between quality of life (QoL) and resilience in breast cancer patients, but few studies present information on the nature of this relationship of resilience on QoL. Our aim was to examine the relationship between resilience and quality of life in breast cancer patients.METHODS: QoL was measured in 218 consequent breast cancer patients, with EORTC - QLQ Core 30 questionnaire, and EORTC QLQ-BR23. The resilience was measured with Connor Davidson Resilience Scale.RESULTS: The global quality of life was positively correlated with the levels of resilience (R = 0.39 p < 0.001). All functional scales (physical, role, emotional, cognitive and social functioning was in a positive correlation with resilience. The symptoms severity (fatigue, nausea and vomitus, pain, dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, financial difficulties) was in negative correlation with resilience. Less resilient breast cancer patients reported worse body image and future perspective and suffered from more severe adverse effects of systemic therapy, and arm/breast symptoms. CONCLUSION: Our findings show that psychological resilience affects different aspects of health-related quality of life. More resilient patients have significantly better quality of life in almost all aspects of QoL.

Comparison of the quality of life of women with breast cancer after mastectomy and after breast-conserving therapy: prospective observational study

2017 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 220
Author(s):  
Iwona Głowacka-Mrotek ◽  
Magdalena Sowa ◽  
Krystyna Nowacka ◽  
Tomasz Nowikiewicz ◽  
Wojciech Hagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Introduction. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women in developed countries. Treatment of this disease affects the quality of life of patients. Quality of life is an ambiguous concept, which refers to the state of health, severity of symptoms, and implemented treatment. It is also linked to meeting individual needs of each person.Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life of breast cancer patients according to the type of previous surgery.Material and Methods. The study was conducted prospectively. The study population included 101 women with breast cancer after surgical treatment in the period from October 2012 to October 2014 (51 cases after mastectomy, the remaining ones after breast‑conserving therapy). Standard questionnaires EORTC QLQ‑C30 and QLQ‑BR23 were used to assess the quality of life (assessment on the day of admission to the department, two months and one year after surgery).Results. The analysis of QLQ‑C30 revealed no statistically significant differences between the compared groups of patients. Regarding the analysis of QLQ‑BR23, statistically significant differences related to the assessment of the patient's own body and life perspectives, evaluation of sexual feelings and social roles (they were not found in the evaluation of sexual functioning, undesirable effects of treatment or symptoms associated with the affected breast).Conclusions. Regardless of the type of surgery performed, breast cancer patients require similar psychological actions supporting their possibility of adapting to the new situation and dealing with negative effects of surgical treatment.

A study on quality of life in breast cancer patients who underwent breast reconstruction

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 89-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Chang ◽  
J.S. Lee ◽  
S.H. Ann ◽  
K.S. Park ◽  
B.K. Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Quality Of Life Of Breast Cancer Survivors In Surabaya Breast Cancer Community

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Anastasia Putu Martha Anggarani ◽  
Raditya Kurniawan Djoar ◽  
Riza Amaliya ◽  
Fredy Eric Akbar Pamungkas
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
General Health ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Moderate Condition

Background: Cancer is a deadly disease for anyone. One type of cancer is breast cancer. This type of cancer has a big psychological impact on sufferers because of the risk of breast removal surgery for sufferers so that cancer can destroy their future and changing quality of life. Decreased quality of life in women with breast cancer causes them to be unable to fulfill their roles, duties and also mantaining health status. Therefore, the purposes of this study are to identified quality of life women with breast cancer. Methods: The method of this study used descriptive analysis, the study was conducted in the breast cancer community in Surabaya, East Java. A total of 30 people became respondents to this study and filled in 30 questions of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-C-30 (EORTC QLQ C30). Results: The general health of the patients was an 664.25, which illustrates that the quality of life for cancer patients is in moderate condition. This is because in this study the last week symptoms such as shortness of breath, weakness, pain, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, difficulty defecating, diarrhea, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, tension, difficulty walking close, lying in a chair / mattress is reduced or not. They still find it difficult to do strenuous activities, walk long distances, feel worried, have difficulty remembering and exper.ience financial difficulties. However, their lives are not disrupted due to physicality or therapy Conclusion: The general health of breast cancer patients in the Surabaya breast cancer community is an 664.25, which describes the quality of life of cancer patients in moderate condition . It is expected that the hospital can socialize about the group of breast cancer to patients so that patients can share  experience, obtain various health-related information, and will make patients feel they have many friends with cancer fighters so that it will further improve the quality of life

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