Patient age is related to decision-making, treatment selection, and perceived quality of life in breast cancer survivors

Sio, Terence T.; Chang, Kenneth; Jayakrishnan, Ritujith; Wu, Daichao; Politi, Mary C.; Malacarne, Dominique R.; Saletnik, James; Chung, Maureen A.

doi:10.1186/1477-7819-12-230

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“…International studies are in contrast to the findings of the present study, and indicate the occurrence in the age group over 50 years, women's mean age of 61.8 years in Sweden (12) and 58 years in the United States. (13) In addition to the age group, other factors deserve health professionals' attention, such as educational level and socioeconomic status. In the private institution, several women have studied more than 12 years, but in the public institution, many women studied less than nine years, which demonstrates the educational level difference between women with breast cancer in chemotherapy treatment at the two institutions.…”

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Pereira¹,

Garcia²,

Marcondes³

et al. 2018

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private careObjective. To compare the general quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in a public and a private institution. Methods. Longitudinal observational study including 115 women with breast cancer in an outpatient chemotherapy treatment at two health institutions, one public and one private, in the city of Curitiba (Brazil). The Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30 and the Quality of Life Questionnaire -Breast Cancer Module instruments were applied at three moments of treatment (onset, 40-50 days, and 85-95 days after initiation). Results. Women's global health status was affected in both groups since the first phase of chemotherapy (76.2 points in the private institution and 74.6 points in the public institution, considering 100 points = maximum health). In both groups there was worsening of quality of life over time, which was lower in women in the private Descriptors: quality of life; breast neoplasms; private sector; public sector; ambulatory care facilities.Compromiso de la calidad de vida de mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia en la atención pública y privadaObjetivo. Comparar la calidad de vida general de mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia en una institución pública y otra privada. Métodos. Estudio observacional longitudinal en el que participaron 115 mujeres con cáncer de mama en tratamiento ambulatorio de quimioterapia en dos instituciones de salud, una pública y una privada, de la ciudad de Curitiba (Brasil). Los instrumentos Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30 y Quality of Life Questionnaire -Breast Cancer Module se aplicaron en tres momentos del tratamiento (inicio, 40-50 días y 85-95 días postinicio). Resultados. La calidad de vida global de las mujeres ya estaba afectada en ambos grupos desde la primera etapa de la quimioterapia (76.2 puntos en la privada y 74.6 puntos en la pública, siendo 100 puntos el equivalente de máxima salud). También se pudo apreciar que, aunque en ambos grupos hubo empeoramiento de la calidad de vida con el tiempo, este fue menor en las mujeres en la atención privada (segunda etapa = 75.0 y tercera etapa = 74; p=0.47), comparadas con las que recibieron atención pública (segunda etapa = 71.5 y tercera etapa 69.1; p=0.02). Según tipo de institución, las funciones más comprometidas fueron la emocional y la social en la privada, y la física y el dolor en la pública. Conclusión. La calidad de vida global de las mujeres con cáncer de mama se deterioró como consecuencia de la quimioterapia en las dos instituciones, siendo menor en las que recibieron atención Descritores: qualidade de vida; neoplasias da mama; setor privado; setor público; instituições de assistência ambulatorial.Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Pereira¹,

Garcia²,

Marcondes³

et al. 2018

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“…It has been stated that young patients have more aggressive tumor biology and worse oncologic outcomes than their older counterparts (1,3). In addition,it has been shown that the age of patients with breast cancer influencedthe choice of treatment (5). The limit that defines young age is uncertain in one study, it was published that the age limit for young people should be 35 years (6).…”

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Comparison of Clinical and Pathological Differences of Breast Cancer Patients under 35 and above 55 Years of Age

Emiroğlu¹,

Karaalı²,

Sert³

et al. 2015

J Breasth Health

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Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical, pathologic and management differences between breast cancer patients under 35 years of age and postmenopausal patients above 55 years of age. Materials and Methods:Patients who were operated on for breast cancer between November 2003 and March 2013 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were separated into two Groups according their age; Group 1 (<35 years) and Group 2 (>55 years).Results: 94 patients with breast cancer, 45 patients in Group 1 and 49 patients in Group 2, were included in the study. The mean follow-up was 51 (19-121) months and 50 (19-120) months in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. Stages of breast cancer at the time of diagnosis were similar between the two groups. The groups were similar in terms of rates of re-excision (p=0.42), local recurrence (p=0.34) and solid organ metastases (p=0.182). The number of oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures were higher in Group 1 (p=0.04). Regarding pathological results, the rate of grade 3 tumors, those with Ki-67>12 and triple negative breast cancer were found to be higher in Group 1. In addition, the number of patients receiving chemotherapy was significantly higher in Group 1 (p=0.03). Conclusion:Oncologic results were similar between young patients and postmenopausal patients. Nevertheless, tumor biology was found to be worse in young patients. In addition, oncoplastic and reconstructive approaches were significantly higher in young patients.

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“…International studies oppose to the findings of this research and point the occurrence of breast cancer in an age group older than 50 years old, with average age among Swedish women of 61.8 years (Hoyer et al, 2011), 57 years in Chile (Irarrázaval et al, 2013), 58.4 years in France (Anota et al, 2014), and 58 years in the United States (Sio et al, 2014).…”

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“…On the other hand, a study conducted in the United States evidenced mean scores between 69% and 90%, denoting that the women were coping better when it comes to their body image (Sio et al, 2014). In France, although evidenced mean values were high, they showed a decline after the start of the treatment (from 90 to 70%), indicating impairment of QL due to chances caused by the therapy (Anota et al, 2014).…”

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<b>Changes in social function and body image in women diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Garcia

Coelho

Santos

et al. 2017

Acta Sci. Health Sci.

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ABSTRACT. The objective of this study was to investigate the impairment of social and emotional functions, body image and future perspective in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment. This is a longitudinal research conducted from October 2012 to October 2013 at the chemotherapy unit of a private institution of Oncology located in Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Sociodemographic and clinical questionnaires were applied, Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 e Quality of Life Questionnaire -Breast Cancer Module, to 48 women subjected for the first time to chemotherapy, in three different stages of the treatment. Analysis with Friedman`s, Spearman and Kruskal-Wallis nonparametric tests was performed. Changes were observed in social function and body image, which compromised quality of life significantly. Results can subsidize the planning of and adjustments to the care provided to these women by considering the perception about the impact of therapy on QL and their perspectives.Keywords: quality of life, breast neoplasia, oncological nursing.Alterações na função social e imagem corporal de mulheres com câncer de mama em quimioterapia RESUMO. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o comprometimento da função social, emocional, imagem corporal e perspectiva futura de mulheres com câncer de mama submetidas ao tratamento quimioterápico. Pesquisa longitudinal, realizada em Outubro de 2012 a Outubro de 2013, na unidade de quimioterapia de instituição privada de Oncologia situada em Curitiba-PR, Brasil. Aplicaram-se questionários sociodemográfico e clínico, Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 e Quality of Life QuestionnaireBreast Cancer Module a 48 mulheres submetidas pela primeira vez à quimioterapia em três etapas diferentes do tratamento. Realizou-se análise com testes não paramétricos de Friedman, Spearman e Kruskal-Wallis. Alterações foram percebidas na função social e imagem corporal que comprometeram significativamente a qualidade de vida. Os resultados podem subsidiar o planejamento e ajustes no cuidado a essas mulheres ao considerar a percepção do impacto da terapêutica na QV nas suas perspectivas.Palavras-chave: qualidade de vida, neoplasias da mama, enfermagem oncológica.

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Patient age is related to decision-making, treatment selection, and perceived quality of life in breast cancer survivors

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Comparison of Clinical and Pathological Differences of Breast Cancer Patients under 35 and above 55 Years of Age

<b>Changes in social function and body image in women diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy

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