Quality of life and symptoms in male breast cancer survivors Journal Article
| Authors: | Ruddy, K. J.; Giobbie-Hurder, A.; Giordano, S. H.; Goldfarb, S.; Kereakoglow, S.; Winer, E. P.; Partridge, A. H. |
| Article Title: | Quality of life and symptoms in male breast cancer survivors |
| Abstract: | Introduction: Little is known about quality of life and symptoms of male breast cancer survivors. Patients and methods: We recruited men with stage 0-4 breast cancer for an on-line survey through www.outoftheshadowofpink.com, www.malebreastcancer.org, and www.malebreastcancer.ca. Surveys included Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) Hormonal/Sexual Scales, Hospitalized Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B), sociodemographic/disease-related, genetic, and fertility-related items. Results: Forty-two responded. Mean EPIC Sexual and Hormonal scores were 44.5 and 81.3, respectively, suggesting symptom burden. Mean FACT-B score was 111.1, consistent with impaired overall quality of life. Conclusions: Male survivors experience substantial sexual and hormonal symptoms. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. |
| Keywords: | adult; clinical article; aged; cancer staging; demography; quality of life; breast cancer; aromatase inhibitor; internet; health survey; breast neoplasms; cancer survivor; survivors; symptom; sexual dysfunction; scoring system; tamoxifen; rating scale; gonadorelin agonist; social aspect; hot flashes; breast neoplasms, male; hospital anxiety and depression scale; health surveys; physiologic; expanded prostate cancer index composite hormonal sexual scales; functional assessment of cancer therapy breast |
| Journal Title: | Breast |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0960-9776 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2013-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 197 |
| End Page: | 199 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 23313328 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.breast.2012.12.014 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 1 May 2013" - "CODEN: BREAE" - ":doi 10.1016/j.breast.2012.12.014" - "Source: Scopus" |
