Abstract:The paper presents results of clinical and psychological studies of the quality of life of elderly patients with prostate cancer following radiation therapy. Socio-psychological aspects of the quality of life were assessed using a modified scale of self-evaluation of Dembo-Rubinstein. In 3-6 months after radiation therapy there was noted significant reduction, compared to the beginning of treatment, on scales: «satisfaction with communication», «satisfaction with health», «satisfaction material conditions», «s… Show more
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