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[Anxiety in women undergoing surgical treatment of breast cancer]
G Ch Geraybeyli1, G F Mamedzade2, N V Gasimov1
1Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Aim:
To assess anxiety level and factors contributing to its development in patients undergoing surgical treatment for breast cancer.
Material And Methods:
The subjects of the study were 72 women, aged 20-80 years, with the diagnosis of primary breast cancer. The Basic Psycho-Oncological Documentation Scale (PO-BADO), the European Organization for Research, and the Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire and its Breast Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-C30; BR-23), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used.
Results And Conclusion:
The anxiety score showed negative correlation with EORTC QLQ-C30 'physical functioning', 'cognitive functioning', 'emotional functioning', 'global health status/quality of life' subscales (p≤0,002). Anxiety is a highly prevalent in women with breast cancer and has a marked negative impact, in particular on younger patients.
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