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Robins VR, Gelcich S, Absolom K, Velikova G. The impact of age on physical functioning after treatment for breast cancer, as measured by patient-reported outcome measures: A systematic review. Breast 2024; 76:103734. [PMID: 38691921 PMCID: PMC11070762 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2024.103734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This systematic review aims to explore the impact of age on physical functioning post-treatment for early-stage, locally advanced, or locally recurrent breast cancer, as measured by patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), identify PROMs used and variations in physical functioning terms/labels. METHODS MEDLINE, EmBase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and AMED were searched, along with relevant key journals and reference lists. Risk of bias (quality) assessment was conducted using a Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist. Data was synthesised through tables and narrative. RESULTS 28,207 titles were extracted from electronic databases, resulting in 44 studies with age sub-groups, and 120 without age sub-groups. Of those with findings on the impact of age, there was variability in the way findings were reported and 21 % found that age did not have a significant impact. However, 66 % of the studies found that with older age, physical functioning declined post-treatment. Comorbidities were associated with physical functioning declines. However, findings from sub-groups (breast cancer stage, treatment type and time post-treatment) lacked concordance. Twenty-eight types of PROM were used: the EORTC QLQ-C30 was most common (50.6 %), followed by the SF-36 (32.3 %). There were 145 terms/labels for physical functioning: 'physical functioning/function' was used most often (82.3 %). CONCLUSIONS Findings point towards an older age and comorbidities being associated with more physical functioning declines. However, it was not possible to determine if stage, treatment type and time since treatment had any influence. More consistent use of the terminology 'physical functioning/function' would aid future comparisons of study results.
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- V R Robins
- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK.
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK.
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK; Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK.
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK; Leeds Cancer Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, UK.
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Qu HM, Zhong HY, Xiao T, Li YJ, Ren P, Chen XJ. Perceived control, self-management efficacy, and quality of life in patients treated with radiation therapy for breast cancer: a longitudinal study. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:284. [PMID: 38607445 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08485-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This longitudinal study aims to examine the present state of perceived control, self-management efficacy, and overall quality of life (QoL) in patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy, and gain insight into the dynamic trends and factors that influence the quality of life experienced by patients during the course of radiotherapy. METHODS Participants completed the Cancer Experience and Efficacy Scale (CEES), Strategies Used by People to Promote Health (SUPPH), and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Breast (FACT-B). The data was analyzed using the software SPSS26.0. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and mixed-effects linear models were used to analyze trends in perceived control, self-management efficacy, and QoL at three-time points, as well as factors affecting QoL during radiotherapy. RESULTS Perceived control and self-management efficacy were associated with QoL over the course of the radiotherapy. Self-management efficacy (β = 0.30, P < 0.001), presence of chemotherapy (β = 18.33, P = 0.024), and duration of illness (β = 2.25, P = 0.028) had a positive effect on the change in QoL, while time (β = - 2.95, P < 0.001), cancer experience (β = - 0.46, P < 0.001), and type of medical insurance (β = - 2.77, P = 0.021) had the negative effect on the change in QoL. CONCLUSION The QoL, perceived control, and self-efficacy of patients with breast cancer show dynamic changes during radiotherapy. The higher the self-efficacy, the better the QoL, and the worse the QoL when the sense of disease control is poor. At the same time, more attention should be paid to the QoL of breast cancer radiotherapy patients with a long course of the disease, receiving chemotherapy, and different medical payment methods.
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- Hai-Mei Qu
- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Nursing, Xuanhan County People's Hospital, Dazhou, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Nursing, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Impacto do tratamento oncológico na qualidade de vida de idosas com câncer de mama atendidas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde. PAJAR - PAN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGING RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.15448/2357-9641.2022.1.43014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Objetivos: avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV), as interações medicamentosas e a adesão ao tratamento em pacientes idosas com câncer de mama que realizaram tratamento oncológico pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).Métodos: coorte prospectiva, com seis meses de seguimento, que incluiu pacientes idosas com câncer de mama atendidas em Hospital Universitário de Porto Alegre e atendidas pelo SUS. Foram selecionadas mulheres com idade ≥ 60 anos, divididas em dois grupos (60-69 anos e ≥ 70 anos).Resultados: 38 pacientes foram incluídas nas análises sobre QV e adesão ao tratamento. Dentro da classificação molecular, os subtipos mais diagnosticados foram, Luminal B/Her2- (34,2%), Luminal A (26,3%), Luminal B/HER2+ (21,1%). Os sintomas físicos mais relacionados à doença, no momento do diagnóstico, foram insônia, rigidez musculoesquelética, preocupação com os outros e com o futuro. Em contrapartida, seis meses depois os resultados menos favoráveis foram fadiga, náusea e vômito, dispneia, dor, inapetência, constipação, diarreia, problemas financeiros, efeitos adversos da terapia sistêmica, sintomas nas mamas e braços e alopecia. Baixos níveis de adesão ao tratamento foram identificados em 67,6% das pacientes. A polifarmácia foi evidenciada em 60,6%, e foi observada ao menos uma interação medicamentosa potencial em 78,8% da amostra. A média de medicamentos utilizados foi de 7,24 (DP= 3,77).Conclusões: este estudo demonstrou a importância do acompanhamento da população idosa com câncer de mama que faz uso de tratamento quimioterápico, a fim de compreender as implicações da senescência, bem como melhorar as taxas de adesão à terapia e a qualidade de vida desta população.
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Blay Aulina L, Louro Aldamiz-Echevarría J, Ribes Cajas P, Pascual Miguel I, Mitkova Borisova I, Sanchez Haro E, Luna Tomás M, Ríos Gozalvez C, Parrales Mora M, Pares Martínez D, Sala Serra M, Julian Ibañez J. Cáncer de mama en pacientes octogenarias. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN GINECOLOGIA Y OBSTETRICIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2021.100722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nabulsi NA, Naing KW, Deng H, Cueto J, Asfaw AA, Hubbard CC, Zhou J, Lee I, Mitra D, Calip GS, Law EH. Health-related Quality of Life in Hormone Receptor-Positive Early Breast Cancer: Analyses From the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Medicare Health Outcomes Survey. J Patient Exp 2022; 9:23743735221113058. [PMID: 35846244 PMCID: PMC9277434 DOI: 10.1177/23743735221113058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This study describes health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among older Medicare
beneficiaries with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) early breast cancer (eBC).
Women aged ≥65 years diagnosed with stage I-III HR+ eBC between 1997 and 2014
using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Medicare Health Outcomes
Survey Data Resource were included. HRQoL was measured using the Short Form
Health Survey including physical/mental component summary (PCS/MCS) scores and
subscales. Patient surveys ≤ 24 months post-diagnosis were matched to
non-cancer controls. Mean differences in HRQoL were compared using analysis of
covariance. Among 1880 HR+ eBC patients versus 5640 matched non-cancer controls,
eBC patients surveyed ≤ 6 months post-diagnosis (n = 530) scored lower on
component scores (PCS mean difference = 1.6 [95%CI: 0.6-2.6]; MCS mean
difference = 2.0 [95%CI: 1.0-3.0]) and multiple subscales. Among women
surveyed 19 to 24 months post-diagnosis (n = 402), mean differences in HRQoL
were modest (PCS: 1.2 [95%CI: 0.1-2.4]; MCS: −1.5 [95%CI: −2.7 to −0.3]). Most
differences in HRQoL following diagnosis of eBC did not indicate statistical
significance or minimally important difference, emphasizing that preservation of
HRQoL is an important and realistic goal among patients with eBC.
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- Nadia A Nabulsi
- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Health Policy and Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Formerly Patient & Health Impact, Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Flatiron Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Patient & Health Impact, Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY, USA
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de Oliveira Filho JWG, Andrade TDJADS, de Lima RMT, Dos Reis AC, Silva DHS, Santos JVDO, de Menezes AAPM, da Mata AMO, Dias ACS, de Alencar MVOB, Paz MFCJ, Moreno LCGEAI, Islam MT, Mubarak MS, Sousa JMDCE, Melo Cavalcante AADC. Citrinin against breast cancer: A cytogenotoxicological study. Phytother Res 2020; 35:504-516. [PMID: 32869401 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Breast cancer is one of the most lethal types of cancer and a leading cause of mortality among Women worldwide. Citrinin (CIT), a polyketide extracted from the fungus Penicillium citrinum, exhibits a wide range of biological activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, and cytotoxic effects. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the antitumoral effects of CIT against 7,12-dimethylbenzanthracene (DMBA)-induced mammary carcinoma in Swiss mice For this, CIT, DMBA and the standard cyclophosphamide (CPA) induced behavioral changes in experimental animals, and these changes were screened by using the rota rod and open field tests. Additionally, hematological, biochemical, immuno-histochemical, and histopathological analyses were carried out. Results suggest that CIT did not alter behavioral, hematological, and biochemical parameters in mice. DMBA induced invasive mammary carcinoma and showed genotoxic effects in the breasts, bone marrow, lymphocytes, and hepatic cells. It also caused mutagenic effects in the formation of micronuclei, bridges, shoots, and binucleate cells in bone marrow and liver. CIT and CPA genotoxic effects were observed after 3 weeks of therapy, where CIT exhibited a repair capacity and induced significant apoptotic damage in mouse lymphocytes. In conclusion, CIT showed antitumoral effects in Swiss mice, possibly through induction of apoptosis.
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- José Williams Gomes de Oliveira Filho
- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí - UFPI, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.,Laboratory of Research in Toxicological Genetics - LAPGENIC, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.,Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI), Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí - UFPI, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Toxicological Genetics - LAPGENIC, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Bioassays, Biosynthesis and Ecophysiology of Natural Products (NuBBE), Department of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Toxicological Genetics - LAPGENIC, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí - UFPI, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.,Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanosystems - NANOSFAR, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Piauí - UFPI, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.,Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanosystems - NANOSFAR, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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Van Hulle H, Vakaet V, Bultijnck R, Deseyne P, Schoepen M, Van Greveling A, Post G, De Neve W, Monten C, Lievens Y, Veldeman L. Health-related quality of life after accelerated breast irradiation in five fractions: A comparison with fifteen fractions. Radiother Oncol 2020; 151:47-55. [PMID: 32663539 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2020.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In breast cancer patients, duration of illness and treatment have a negative impact on the quality of life. The duration of radiotherapy can be shortened by reducing the number of treatment fractions. In this study, the impact of an accelerated breast irradiation schedule in 5 fractions over 10 to 12 days on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was investigated and compared to a standard hypofractionation schedule of 15 fractions. METHODOLOGY The study population was composed of 530 patients treated in 15 fractions and 196 patients treated in 5 fractions. Patients were included in different trials evaluating HRQoL. Radiotherapy-related items of the EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23 and Breast-Q questionnaires were evaluated by comparing baseline scores to scores at 2-4 weeks and 1 year after radiotherapy. Clinically important improvements and deteriorations of HRQoL were compared between the 2 radiation schedules. RESULTS Patients treated in 5 fractions show less deterioration of physical well-being 2-4 weeks after radiotherapy. One year after radiotherapy, the 5 fractions schedule results in more patients reporting a clinically important improvement in pain, arm and breast symptoms and future perspective. CONCLUSION Radiotherapy in 5 fractions over 10-12 days results in more improvement and less deterioration of HRQoL than a 15 fractions schedule over 3 weeks.
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- Hans Van Hulle
- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design, Kortrijk, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Belgium; Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
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Albers LF, Van Ek GF, Krouwel EM, Oosterkamp-Borgelink CM, Liefers GJ, Den Ouden MEM, Den Oudsten BL, Krol-Warmerdam EEM, Guicherit OR, Linthorst-Niers E, Putter H, Pelger RCM, Elzevier HW. Sexual Health Needs: How Do Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners Want Information? JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2019; 46:205-226. [PMID: 31762399 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2019.1676853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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It is well known that breast cancer treatment can affect sexuality. This survey evaluated the needs of breast cancer patients and partners regarding sexual care. The majority of patients (80.4%) and partners (73.7%) did not receive any information regarding sexuality. Although only a quarter of all respondents reported a direct need for information regarding sexuality, most valued an opportunity to discuss sexuality. The nurse practitioner was the most preferable care provider to provide information about sexuality, supported by a brochure or website. Patients considered during treatment as most suitable timing of discussing sexuality, and partners before the start of treatment.
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- L F Albers
- Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Research Center Technology, Health & Care, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Arraras JI, Illarramendi JJ, Manterola A, Asin G, Salgado E, Arrondo P, Dominguez MA, Arrazubi V, Martinez E, Viudez A, de la Cruz S, Vera R. Quality of life in elderly breast cancer patients with localized disease receiving endocrine treatment: a prospective study. Clin Transl Oncol 2019; 21:1231-1239. [PMID: 30712234 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-019-02048-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE In this paper we study the quality of life (QoL) of elderly breast cancer patients receiving endocrine treatment (ET). More QoL data on elderly patients treated with ET are needed. Our aims are to study QoL in early-stage breast cancer patients throughout the treatment period and compare the QoL of ET groups. METHODS 148 patients > 65 years who began ET with either tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor (AI) completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 and the Interview for Deterioration in Daily Living Activities in Dementia (IDDD) questionnaires three times over 3 years of ET. Linear mixed-effect models were used to evaluate longitudinal QoL changes. ET group comparisons were conducted after 3 years of treatment via ANCOVA adjusted by basal QoL. RESULTS QoL scores were high (> 80/100 points) in most QoL areas, with moderate limitations (> 30) in sexual functioning and enjoyment and in future perspective. After 3 years of ET, four QoL areas improved (< 6 points) compared to baseline and 3-month assessments. Hot flushes worsened (8 points) at the 3-month assessment but by 3 years had recovered. AI patients showed more hot flushes, pain and diarrhea and less sexual enjoyment than tamoxifen patients after 3 years of ET (differences 3-12 points). CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that elderly early-stage breast cancer patients adapted well to their disease and ET treatment over the 3 years. Few QoL differences were observed between ET groups.
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- J I Arraras
- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain. .,Radiotherapeutic Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Radiotherapeutic Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Radiotherapeutic Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain.,Radiotherapeutic Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Radiotherapeutic Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Radiotherapeutic Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Irunlarrea 3, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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Paz MFCJ, Gomes Júnior AL, de Alencar MVOB, Tabrez S, Islam MT, Jabir NR, Oves M, Alam MZ, Asghar MN, Ali ES, da Conceição Machado K, da Conceição Machado K, da Silva FCC, Sobral ALP, de Castro E Sousa JM, de Moraes GP, Mishra SK, da Silva J, de Carvalho Melo-Cavalcante AA. Effect of Diets, Familial History, and Alternative Therapies on Genomic Instability of Breast Cancer Patients. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2018; 188:282-296. [PMID: 30430345 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-018-2918-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
This study evaluates a correlation between family history, micronutrients intake, and alternative therapies with genetic instability, before and during breast cancer treatment. For this study, a total of 150 women were selected. Among those, 50 women were breast cancer patients on chemotherapy, while 50 breast cancer patients were on radiotherapy, and 50 were healthy females. All the participants signed the informed consent form and answered the public health questionnaire. Samples of buccal epithelial and peripheral blood cells were collected and analyzed through micronucleus and comet assays. The cells were evaluated for apoptosis and DNA damage. Results showed the association of patients' family history with an increase in toxicogenetic damage before and during cancer therapy. On the other hand, patients with late-onset cancer also presented genetic instability before and during therapy, along with those who did not take sufficient vegetables and alternative therapies. A positive correlation was observed between the genetic instability and alternative therapies, while inverse correlation was recorded with the vegetable consumption. Results clearly explain that the nutritional aspects and alternative therapies influence the genetic instability before and during cancer therapies especially in radiotherapy treated patients. Our data could be used for the monitoring therapies and management of breast cancer patients.
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- Márcia Fernanda Correia Jardim Paz
- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, PPGBioSaúde and PPGGTA, Lutheran University of Brazil (ULBRA), Av. Farroupilha 8001, Prédio 22, Sala 22 (4° Andar), Canoas, RS, 92425-900, Brazil.,Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam. .,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam.
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Gaco Pharmaceuticals and Research Laboratory, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.,College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, 5042, Australia
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences (Zoology), Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, 470003, India
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- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, PPGBioSaúde and PPGGTA, Lutheran University of Brazil (ULBRA), Av. Farroupilha 8001, Prédio 22, Sala 22 (4° Andar), Canoas, RS, 92425-900, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network (RENORBIO), Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, 64.049-550, Brazil
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Cobo-Cuenca AI, Martín-Espinosa NM, Rodríguez-Borrego MA, Carmona-Torres JM. Determinants of satisfaction with life and self-esteem in women with breast cancer. Qual Life Res 2018; 28:379-387. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-018-2017-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Quality of life evolution in elderly survivors with localized breast cancer treated with radiotherapy over a three-year follow-up. Breast 2018; 41:74-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2017] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Paz MFCJ, de Alencar MVOB, Gomes Junior AL, da Conceição Machado K, Islam MT, Ali ES, Shill MC, Ahmed MI, Uddin SJ, da Mata AMOF, de Carvalho RM, da Conceição Machado K, Sobral ALP, da Silva FCC, de Castro e Souza JM, Arcanjo DDR, Ferreira PMP, Mishra SK, da Silva J, de Carvalho Melo-Cavalcante AA. Correlations between Risk Factors for Breast Cancer and Genetic Instability in Cancer Patients-A Clinical Perspective Study. Front Genet 2018; 8:236. [PMID: 29503660 PMCID: PMC5821102 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2017.00236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Molecular epidemiological studies have identified several risk factors linking to the genes and external factors in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. In this sense, genetic instability caused by DNA damage and DNA repair inefficiencies are important molecular events for the diagnosis and prognosis of therapies. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze correlation between sociocultural, occupational, and lifestyle risk factors with levels of genetic instability in non-neoplastic cells of breast cancer patients. Total 150 individuals were included in the study that included 50 breast cancer patients submitted to chemotherapy (QT), 50 breast cancer patients submitted to radiotherapy (RT), and 50 healthy women without any cancer. Cytogenetic biomarkers for apoptosis and DNA damage were evaluated in samples of buccal epithelial and peripheral blood cells through micronuclei and comet assay tests. Elder age patients (61-80 years) had higher levels of apoptosis (catriolysis by karyolysis) and DNA damage at the diagnosis (baseline damage) with increased cell damage during QT and especially during RT. We also reported the increased frequencies of cytogenetic biomarkers in patients who were exposed to ionizing radiation as well as for alcoholism and smoking. QT and RT induced high levels of fragmentation (karyorrhexis) and nuclear dissolution (karyolysis) and DNA damage. Correlations were observed between age and karyorrhexis at diagnosis; smoking and karyolysis during RT; and radiation and karyolysis during QT. These correlations indicate that risk factors may also influence the genetic instability in non-neoplastic cells caused to the patients during cancer therapies.
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
- Biomedicine Department, UNINOVAFAPI University, Teresina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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- School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
- Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences (Zoology), Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, India
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- Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Luterana do Brasil, Canoas, Brazil
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Villar RR, Fernández SP, Garea CC, Pillado MTS, Barreiro VB, Martín CG. Quality of life and anxiety in women with breast cancer before and after treatment. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2017; 25:e2958. [PMID: 29267541 PMCID: PMC5738954 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.2258.2958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives: to determine the quality of life and anxiety in patients with breast cancer and
the changes they experience after treatments. Method: prospective study. Breast cancer statistics (n=339, confidence=95%, accuracy= ±
5.32%). The quality of life questionnaires (QLQ) used were QLQ C-30 and QLQ Br23,
and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used for anxiety. A multivariate
analysis was performed to identify variables associated with baseline quality of
life and anxiety as well as pre- and post-treatment differences. Authorization was
obtained from the Ethics Committee, and informed consent was provided by all
patients. Results: the baseline quality of life dimensions with the lowest score were future
prospects (46.0/100) and sexual enjoyment (55.7/100). The dimensions with the
highest score were body image (94.2/100) and role (93.3/100). The most disturbing
symptoms were insomnia, fatigue and concern about hair loss. After treatment, the
dimensions of physical function, role, body image, financial concerns and
symptomatology worsened, whereas emotional function and future prospects improved.
Severe anxiety presented as a state (48.6%) and as a trait (18.2%). The highest
baseline state anxiety was associated with married-widowed status and anxiolytic
medication. The greatest trait anxiety was associated with an inactive work
situation, anxiolytic medication, breast swelling and advanced stage at diagnosis.
After treatment, anxiety significantly decreased. Conclusions: After treatment, the quality of life score was positively modified, while state
and trait anxiety decreased.
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- Raquel Rey Villar
- Doctoral student, Universidad de A Coruña, A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain. RN, Universidad de A Coruña, A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Doctoral student, Universidad de A Coruña, A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain. RN, Universidad de A Coruña, A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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Finck C, Barradas S, Zenger M, Hinz A. Quality of life in breast cancer patients: Associations with optimism and social support. Int J Clin Health Psychol 2017; 18:27-34. [PMID: 30487907 PMCID: PMC6220926 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background/Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer patients from Colombia and to explore the relationship between QoL, habitual optimism, and social support. Method: A sample of 95 breast cancer patients treated in a hospital in Bogotá were administered the QoL instrument EORTC QLQ-C30 and the Life Orientation Test LOT-R. Additionally, they were asked to indicate from whom (physicians, friends, nurses, etc.) they wished and received social support. Reference data for the EORTC QLQ-C30 and the LOT-R were taken from a representative sample of the general Colombian population. Results: The breast cancer patients showed detriments to their QoL on most functioning scales and symptom scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30, while their general assessments of health and QoL were not worse than those of the controls. Optimism was positively correlated with QoL. Most patients wanted and received social support from their physicians and friends/family. Conclusions: The results suggest that optimism helps patients better cope with disease. A general assessment of global QoL cannot replace the more specific assessments of the functioning domains and symptoms.
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- Carolyn Finck
- Departamento de Psicología, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Programa de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Faculty of Applied Human Studies, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg and Stendal, Germany.,Integrated Research and Treatment Center Adiposity Diseases, Leipzig University Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Germany
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