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Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors in Relation to Age, Type of Surgery and Length of Time since First Treatment

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  • Sergio Alvarez-Pardo

    (Department of Sports, Isabel I University, 09003 Burgos, Spain)

  • Ena Monserrat Romero-Pérez

    (Division of Biological Sciences and Health, University of Sonora, Hermosillo 83000, Mexico)

  • Néstor Camberos-Castañeda

    (Division of Biological Sciences and Health, University of Sonora, Hermosillo 83000, Mexico)

  • José Antonio de Paz

    (Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, 24071 León, Spain)

  • Mario Alberto Horta-Gim

    (Division of Biological Sciences and Health, University of Sonora, Hermosillo 83000, Mexico)

  • Jerónimo J. González-Bernal

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Juan Mielgo-Ayuso

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Lucía Simón-Vicente

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Jessica Fernández-Solana

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Josefa González-Santos

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

Abstract

(1) Background: Quality of life assessment is a critical aspect of breast cancer patient outcomes, as diagnosis, prognosis and treatment can have a major impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of the sample and to verify the relationship between quality of life (QOL) in women diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) and their age, type or surgery and time since treatment; (2) Methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with 183 women diagnosed with BC, aged 30–80 years in Mexico. Women’s QOL was assessed using two questionnaires, The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and The Breast Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-BR23). (3) Results: the results show significant differences in several items when the variable age is taken into account, indicating that younger women have poorer social and sexual function, as well as poorer sexual enjoyment and lower expectations of the future. The type of surgery also indicates a significantly better QOL in those women who receive conservative treatment versus a mastectomy; the time elapsed since surgery does not show any significant results, except for sexual functioning and breast-related symptoms where >5 years implies better scores on the items. (4) Conclusions: in conclusion, it is important to take into account the characteristics of women with BC, particularly at the time of treatment, in order to mitigate the impact of the disease on their QOL with the help of a multidisciplinary team.

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  • Sergio Alvarez-Pardo & Ena Monserrat Romero-Pérez & Néstor Camberos-Castañeda & José Antonio de Paz & Mario Alberto Horta-Gim & Jerónimo J. González-Bernal & Juan Mielgo-Ayuso & Lucía Simón-Vicente & , 2022. "Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors in Relation to Age, Type of Surgery and Length of Time since First Treatment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:16229-:d:993180
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    1. Valeria Sebri & Ilaria Durosini & Davide Mazzoni & Gabriella Pravettoni, 2022. "The Body after Cancer: A Qualitative Study on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Body Representation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-17, September.
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    1. Sergio Álvarez-Pardo & José Antonio De Paz & Ena Montserrat Romero-Pérez & Kora Mónica Portilla-Cueto & Mario A. Horta-Gim & Jerónimo J. González-Bernal & Jessica Fernández-Solana & Juan Mielgo-Ayuso , 2023. "Factors Associated with Body Image and Self-Esteem in Mastectomized Breast Cancer Survivors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-12, March.
    2. Sergio Álvarez-Pardo & José Antonio de Paz & Ena Montserrat Romero-Pérez & José Manuel Tánori-Tapia & Pablo Alejandro Rendón-Delcid & Jerónimo J. González-Bernal & Jessica Fernández-Solana & Lucía Sim, 2023. "Related Factors with Depression and Anxiety in Mastectomized Women Breast Cancer Survivors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-11, February.

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