| Ending treatment: the course of emotional adjustment and quality of life among breast cancer survivors immediately following radiation therapy. | |
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PMID: 15800768 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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GOAL OF WORK: This study investigated changes in psychological adjustment and quality of life among breast cancer patients following completion of radiation therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Ninety-four patients completed measures of depressed mood, anxiety, and quality of life via interview at five time points: the end of radiation therapy, 2 weeks posttreatment, the first radiation oncology follow-up appointment (4-6 weeks after treatment), 3 months posttreatment, and 6 months posttreatment. MAIN RESULTS: At the conclusion of radiation treatment, participants reported elevated levels of depression, low levels of anxiety, and diminished quality of life. By 2 weeks posttreatment, depression decreased significantly and overall quality of life improved significantly, as well as quality of life in the specific FACT-B domains of Physical and Functional Well Being and the Breast Cancer Subscale. Following that time, the only significant change involved further improvement in breast-cancer-specific concerns. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that the primary psychological changes associated with ending breast cancer treatment occur quickly following the conclusion of treatment. Thereafter, psychological status appears to stabilize. The implications of these findings for treatment and directions for future research are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Teresa Deshields; Tiffany Tibbs; Ming-Yu Fan; Laura Bayer; Marie Taylor; Edwin Fisher |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2005-03-31 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer Volume: 13 ISSN: 0941-4355 ISO Abbreviation: Support Care Cancer Publication Date: 2005 Dec |
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Created Date: 2005-11-18 Completed Date: 2006-02-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9302957 Medline TA: Support Care Cancer Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1018-26 Citation Subset: IM |
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Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. tld2593@bjc.org |
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Adaptation, Psychological* Adult Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy* Depression Female Humans Middle Aged Quality of Life* Survivors / psychology* Washington Withholding Treatment* |
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