Quality-of-life differences among various populations of localized prostate cancer patients: 2001
| Autor: | Ichiro Kawachi, Constance G. Bacon |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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Male
medicine.medical_specialty Cross-sectional study Urology medicine.medical_treatment Brachytherapy Ethnic group Social support Prostate cancer Quality of life (healthcare) Prostate medicine Humans Longitudinal Studies Psychiatry Intensive care medicine business.industry Prostatic Neoplasms Social Support General Medicine medicine.disease Cross-Sectional Studies medicine.anatomical_structure Quality of Life Neoplasm Recurrence Local Sexual function business |
| Zdroj: | Current Urology Reports. 3:239-243 |
| ISSN: | 1534-6285 1527-2737 |
| Popis: | An increasing number of studies are being published on the impact of localized prostate cancer on patient quality of life. Research suggests that the majority of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer return to pretreatment levels of general quality of life within 1 year after treatment. However, sexual, urinary, and bowel symptoms continue to be an issue for many patients beyond 1 year post-treatment. Focusing on psychologic impacts and social functioning, in addition to physical symptoms, may provide useful avenues for improving patient quality of life. We also discuss emerging evidence of racial and/or ethnic disparities in prostate cancer-related quality of life, the role of social networks and support in recovery and adjustment, as well as the impact of cancer recurrence. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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