Comparison of the quality of life of early and advanced stage ovarian cancer survivors

Mirabeau-Beale, Kristina; Kornblith, Alice B.; Penson, R. T.; Lee, H.; Goodman, Anne Kathryn; Campos, S. M.; Duska, Linda R.; Pereira, Luciana Patrícia Lima Alves; Gibson, Craig; Matulonis, U.

doi:10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.5528

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“…Tahmasebi et al (2007) study, no significant difference was found between the average scores of quality of life of women with gynecologic cancer by their marital status and education. Mirabeau-Beale et al (2009) reported no difference in overall quality of life between women with early and advanced stage over ca.…”

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Social Support and Quality of Life in Turkish Patients with Gynecologic Cancer

Nazik

Nazık²,

Özdemir³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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The aim of this study was to determine the level of social support and quality of life in Turkish patients with gynecologic cancer using a cross-sectional survey design. A total of 108 patients admitted to the gynecologic oncology clinic at a university hospital from September 2011 to January 2012 were included. Data were collected using patient information forms, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and The Quality of Life-Cancer Survivors Instrument (QOL-CS). Average age was 54.5±10.8 years and it was determined that 65.7% of patients had ovarian cancer and 19.4% had cervical cancer. The total QOL-CS mean score was 5.59±1.10. Average score of total MSPSS was found to be 69.7±14.64. Comparing socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients and average scores of QOL-CS and MSPSS, it was found that there was not a statisticaly significant corelation (p>0.05). Statistically significant relation was found between the average scores of QOL-CS and MSPSS. These results showed that quality of life was moderate and perceived social support was high in Turkish patients with gynecologic cancer.

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Social Support and Quality of Life in Turkish Patients with Gynecologic Cancer

Nazik

Nazık²,

Özdemir³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…The proponents of universal screening note a high prevalence of distress, as well as options for the successful treatment of such distress when detected ( Stafford & Miller, 2014). Cancer patients require emotional support and psychosocial adaptation to soothe their fears and concerns ( Eyigor, 2010), and high levels of psychological distress have been reported by gynecological cancer survivors, even at five years postdiagnosis ( Ashing-Giwa et al, 2009;Hobbs, 2008;Matulonis et al, 2008;Mirabeau-Beale et al, 2009). Thus, it is important to consider the impact that surviving cancer may have on an individual's well-being, to provide better services following the completion of primary medical treatment.…”

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Psychological Problems Experienced by Women with Gynecological Cancer and How They Cope with It: A Phenomenological Study in Turkey

Yaman¹,

Ayaz²

2016

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This study was carried out to reveal, in detail, the psychosocial problems faced by women in Turkey during their illness with gynecological cancer, and how they cope with these problems. The phenomenological approach used for the methodology is consistent with that described by Clark Moustakas's transcendental phenomenology. The sample included 17 married women. A semistructured, in-depth question directive was used to collect the data. The psychological problems found in the women in the study included frustration and despair, depression, inability to control anger, disruption in body image, and problems with their sex lives. The women in the study stated that, among other activities, they prayed frequently. They also emphasized that social support from family and others was important in coping. The majority said that they were able to cope through denial. Women under treatment for gynecological cancer should be evaluated from a psychosocial standpoint, and spiritual care and social support should be provided as they frequently use these to cope with their illness. It is recommended that a team be created, consisting of nurses, psychiatrists or psychologists, and religious staff to meet these needs.

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“…Equally, in our own prior study that included all stages of ovarian cancer, we observed that symptoms of neuropathy were experienced by 51% of women and seriously affected their hrqol 15 . Interesting data from Mirabeau-Beale et al 19 showed a significant difference in fear of cancer recurrence between early-stage and advanced-stage survivors. In addition, those authors observed a significant correlation of lower qol with increased fear of recurrence for early-stage survivors.…”

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