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Group name | EquipePC |
Item Type | Journal Article |
Title | Sexual quality of life assessment in young women with breast cancer during adjuvant endocrine therapy and patient-reported supportive measures |
Creator | Bobrie et al. |
Author | Angelique Bobrie |
Author | Marta Jarlier |
Author | Aurore Moussion |
Author | William Jacot |
Abstract | PURPOSE: Sexual quality of life (QoL) is affected during and after breast cancer (BC) treatment. The purpose was to investigate sexual and global QoL and patient-reported measures to address this issue in young women (51 years) with BC after the acute treatment phase, during adjuvant endocrine therapy. METHODS: Three EORTC questionnaires and an additional specific questionnaire, developed for the study, were used to assess sexual and global QoL and patient-reported supportive measures in BC patients who had received their endocrine therapy for at least 24 months. Among the 54 eligible patients, 45 (83%) agreed to participate in the study. RESULTS: We showed a deterioration in sexual QoL and poor communication with healthcare professionals. Most patients (88.9%) declared that it was important that sexuality should be discussed with caregivers and that the partner should also be involved. Most patients (60%) had taken at least one action to overcome their sexual problems. Most of these interventions (63%) originated from the patient herself. CONCLUSIONS: Sexual QoL is a major issue in young BC patients and is poorly addressed by healthcare professionals. Most of the supportive methods used by the patients to overcome these side effects were on their own initiative. Communication and counseling on sexuality by healthcare professionals need to be improved during BC treatment. Patients suggested supportive measures they would find useful and appropriate to develop in the clinic. The final goal is to improve the sexual QoL of BC patients with the appropriate intervention and support. |
Publication | Supportive Care in Cancer: Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 3633-3641 |
Date | 2022-04 |
Journal Abbr | Support Care Cancer |
Language | eng |
DOI | 10.1007/s00520-022-06810-3 |
ISSN | 1433-7339 |
Library Catalog | PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 35028721 PMCID: PMC8857103 |
Tags | Breast Neoplasms, clinic, Female, first-last-corresponding, Humans, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Patient-reported measures, Quality of Life, Sexual Behavior, Sexual quality of life, Supportive care, Surveys and Questionnaires, Survivorship |
Date Added | 2023/11/15 - 16:49:32 |
Date Modified | 2023/11/15 - 16:50:24 |
Notes and Attachments | PubMed entry (Attachment) Texte intégral (Attachment) |