| Autor: |
R P, McQuellon, B, Craven, G B, Russell, S, Hoffman, J M, Cruz, J J, Perry, D D, Hurd |
| Rok vydání: |
1996 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Bone marrow transplantation. 18(3) |
| ISSN: |
0268-3369 |
| Popis: |
The purpose of this study was to compare pre- and posttreatment quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation (ABMT). Fifty-two female breast cancer patients were assessed on overall QOL, mood status, and social support before transplantation. After ABMT, 24 patients were assessed on the same measures as well as a measure of depressive symptoms and specific concerns identified in a structured interview. Mean pre- and post-transplant scores on the quality of life measure, mood scores and social support were not significantly different. Eight patients (33%) reported depressive symptoms post-transplantation. In the structured interview, a percentage of patients reported concerns in the following areas: job or work situation (25%); finances (42%); general physical health (50%); general frame of mind (25%); appearance (33%); health or life insurance (37%); personal or intimate physical relations (33%); planning for the future (38%). QOL and mood following ABMT improved slightly and compares favorably with breast cancer patients treated with conventional treatment. However, approximately 30% of patients had problems with sexuality, fatigue and depressive symptoms and may need follow-up psychosocial care in these areas. ABMT may pose no more threat to quality of life than conventional chemotherapy. |
| Databáze: |
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