Health-related quality of life of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Abstract

Health-related quality of life of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy*Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de pacientes com câncer em quimioterapia Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de pacientes con cáncer en quimioterapia

Intervenções No Manejo Da Fadiga E Qualidade De Vida Em Pacientes Em Quimioterapia: Estudo De Revisão

“…Estudo realizado com pacientes em tratamento quimioterápico contra o câncer observou que a terapêutica instituída desencadeou efeitos colaterais como dor, fadiga, insônia e perda de apetite, causando déficits nas funções desempenhadas e prejudicando a QV dos pacientes em tratamento. Os autores ressaltam que a melhoria na QV desses pacientes pode ocorrer na medida em que os sintomas do tratamento possam ser evitados e controlados, além da adesão a medidas complementares eficazes que possam auxiliar os pacientes a lidarem melhor com a doença e a terapêutica recebida (29) .…”

Stress perception among patients in pre-colonoscopy period and those undergoing chemotherapy treatment

“…Based on these results, it is important to understand that the colorectal cancer discovery process is perceived as more exhausting for patients than for those undergoing treatment itself. This is strengthened by the assertion that chemotherapy has provided remarkable optimism in the treatment of cancer and has been increasing the survival rate of patients, although the time between diagnosis and acceptance of the disease varies according to each individual (22) . In addition to the above, it is important to highlight that progress in the pharmaceutical field has also provided more effective control of the side effects from chemotherapy, for example nausea and vomiting through the association of different drugs, which makes this a less demanding process nowadays (23) .…”

Health-related quality of life of the elderly with cancer in adjuvant treatment

“…The QLQ-C30 third version questionnaire is used for assessing Health-Related Quality of Life, and has been properly validated for Brazilian culture (9) for exclusive use in cancer patients. Its use is multidimensional; addressing various aspects of cancer such as side effects of treatment and symptoms of disease, social relations, psychological distress, functional capacity, financial difficulties, general health and quality of life (10) .…”