Health-Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR45
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire for Breast Cancer (EORTC QLQ-BR45) in conjunction with the Core questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Materials and Methods: <0.05). Results: = 0.0001) increased over time. Conclusion: There was increased symptom burden at C6, underscoring the need for early interventions. We observed severe symptoms in elderly. However, lack of comorbidities and metastasis improved the emotional wellbeing in patients. These findings accentuate the importance of personalized and holistic care approaches in oncology.
Authors: Ali Haider Asad, Praschaya Kaushik, Jehath Syed, Janhavi P. Kherodkar, Sanskruti R. Katkar, Aman Chaudhary, Asavari Raut
Institution: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408409231