Chemotherapy and quality of life: a case study.
The deteriorating effects of chemotherapy on cancer patients are well documented, so is the need and impact of psychological, behavioural, or educative interventions in improving quality of life. In the developing countries, cancer centres have a very high patient load and providing quality treatment and achieving good survival is still the first priority. However, in the pursuit of quality of survival, the quality of life is often ignored. Psychological and/or behavioural interventions that could enable the patient to cope better, be independent and well informed about the treatment which might improve quality of life of remaining years. This report discusses a case of a 46-year-old female breast cancer patient and her views on the impact of chemotherapy on her life.
Thomas
Bejoy Cherian
BC
Department of Future Studies, University of Kerala, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum 695001.
Ramdas
K
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Pandey
Manoj
M
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life