Life after breast cancer: understanding women's health-related quality of life and sexual functioning.

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Authors

Patricia A. Ganz · University of California, Los Angeles

Julia H. Rowland · University of California, Los Angeles

Karen Desmond · UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Beth E. Meyerowitz · University of California, Los Angeles

Gail E. Wyatt · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

BCS report more frequent physical and menopausal symptoms than healthy women, yet report HRQL and sexual functioning comparable to that of healthy, age-matched women. Nevertheless, some survivors still experience poorer functioning, and clinicians should inquire about common symptoms to provide symptomatic management or counseling for these women.

Topics & Keywords

Family Support in Illness Cancer survivorship and care Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 16, Issue 2, pp. 501-514

DOI: 10.1200/jco.1998.16.2.501

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