Evaluation of quality of life in women with breast cancer, with particular emphasis on sexual satisfaction, future perspectives and body image, depending on the method of surgery

Słowik, Agnieszka; Jabłoński, Marcin; Michałowska-Kaczmarczyk, Anna Maria; Jach, Robert

doi:10.12740/pp/onlinefirst/63787

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“…Our data go along with the reported literature on distress and quality‐of‐life . Our findings confirm that breast cancer diagnosis represents a distressing event for women and that distress could be reduced but not eliminated during surgical and medical treatment.…”

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The institution of a Multi‐disciplinary Italian Breast Unit: Reflections of the first psychosocial research study results on distress and quality of life

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Breast cancer affects patients both emotionally and physically. It is time to consider distress as the sixth vital sign in breast cancer patients in Europe. Between 2012 and 2015, our EUSOMA‐certified multi‐disciplinary group conducted a study on emotional distress and quality‐of‐life in breast cancer patients at diagnosis, and observed their trend over the first 8 months of treatment. One hundred and forty‐nine patients concluded the program. The psycho‐oncologist and the breast nurses gave out SF36, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and Distress Thermometer. Our Italian data go along with the reported literature on distress and quality‐of‐life. Despite modern advances, experiencing breast cancer impacts on overall quality‐of‐life.

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The institution of a Multi‐disciplinary Italian Breast Unit: Reflections of the first psychosocial research study results on distress and quality of life

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“…It was suggested that more information is required for younger age groups 27 . Other studies have confirmed that after a breast cancer diagnosis, younger women need more psychological mechanisms in order to adapt to their new situation, than their older counterparts 28,29 .…”

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Assessment of age-related influences on the quality of life of breast cancer patients before and after surgical treatment

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Background / Aim. Breast cancer comprises about 25% of all female cancers, and its incidence is increasing. New diagnostic procedures and therapeutic modalities have increased treatment success rates as well as patient survival. The goal of contemporary treatment is not only patient survival, but also a better quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to assess the effect of age at diagnosis on the QoL of a patient with breast cancer before and after surgery. Methods. We analyzed QoL in 170 female patients (43 patients <50 and 127 patients ≥50 years) diagnosed with breast cancer (I and II stage) a month before and after surgical treatment, using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30) questionnaire and specific version for breast cancer patients (EORTC QLQ-BR23). Results. The QLQ-C30 questionnaire showed that surgical treatment significantly decreased all domains of the patients' QoL in both age groups. Age-related differences were present in sexual functioning and pleasure independently of surgical treatment, with higher scores in the group of younger women. The analysis of data obtained using the QLQ-BR23 questionnaire revealed a lower QoL after surgical treatment in almost all dimensions regardless of patient age. Conclusion. The results of our study pointed out statistically significant differences in the QoL domains of sexual functioning, and sexual enjoyment between women in both age groups independent of surgical treatment. The QoL was better in the younger age group. Surgical breast cancer treatment negatively affected patients QoL independently of age.

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“…Furthermore, compared with mastectomy, breast‐conserving surgery (BCS) causes less physical disfigurement and psychological trauma. The quality of life for patients after BCT continues to be debated . The differences in stigma and psychological condition between surgery modalities is controversial…”

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“…The quality of life for patients after BCT continues to be debated. [17][18][19] The differences in stigma and psychological condition between surgery modalities is controversial. 20 Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is defined as the application of systematic therapy prior to breast surgery.…”

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Present and changing trends in surgical modalities and neoadjuvant chemotherapy administration for female breast cancer in Beijing, China: A 10‐year (2006–2015) retrospective hospitalization summary report‐based study

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BackgroundThis study was conducted to describe present and changing trends in surgical modalities and neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in female breast cancer patients in China from 2006 to 2015.MethodsData of 44 299 female breast cancer patients from 15 tertiary hospitals in Beijing were extracted from hospitalization summary reports. Surgeries were categorized into five modalities: breast‐conserving surgery (BCS), simple mastectomy (SM), modified radical mastectomy (MRM), radical mastectomy (RM), and extensive radical mastectomy (ERM).ResultsIn total, 38 471 (86.84%) breast cancer patients underwent surgery: 22.64% BCS, 8.22% SM, 63.97% MRM, 4.24% RM, and 0.93% ERM. Older patients (> 60) underwent surgery more frequently than younger patients (< 60). The proportion of patients who underwent BCS was highest in the age ≥ 80 (39.24%) and < 40 (28.69%) subgroups and in patients with papillary carcinoma (35.48%), and lowest in the age 60‐ subgroup (18.17%) and in patients with Paget's disease (19.05%). SM was most frequently performed in patients with Paget's disease (29.00%), and MRM for ductal (64.99%), and lobular (63.78%) carcinomas. During the study period, the proportion of patients who underwent MRM dropped by 29.04%, SM and BCS increased from 15.78% and 30.83%, respectively, and NACT increased in all subgroups, particularly in patients with lymph node involvement (26.72%).ConclusionsSurgical modalities varied significantly by age and histologic group. The use of BCS and SM increased dramatically, while MRM declined significantly. The proportion of patients treated with NACT has increased significantly, especially in patients with lymph node involvement.

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Evaluation of quality of life in women with breast cancer, with particular emphasis on sexual satisfaction, future perspectives and body image, depending on the method of surgery

Cited by 53 publications

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The institution of a Multi‐disciplinary Italian Breast Unit: Reflections of the first psychosocial research study results on distress and quality of life

The institution of a Multi‐disciplinary Italian Breast Unit: Reflections of the first psychosocial research study results on distress and quality of life

Assessment of age-related influences on the quality of life of breast cancer patients before and after surgical treatment

Present and changing trends in surgical modalities and neoadjuvant chemotherapy administration for female breast cancer in Beijing, China: A 10‐year (2006–2015) retrospective hospitalization summary report‐based study

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