Oncology Research and Treatment
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Presence of Symptom Distress and Prostate Cancer-Related Anxiety in Patients at the Beginning of Cancer RehabilitationMehnert A.a · Lehmann C.a · Schulte T.b · Koch U.aaDepartment of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf,
bKlinik Bad Oexen, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: October 16, 2007
Issue release date: November 2007
Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 2296-5270 (Print)
eISSN: 2296-5262 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ORT
Abstract
Background: A growing body of research points towards a substantial number of prostate cancer patients experiencing distress and anxiety. This study examines the frequency and character of cancer- and treatment-related problems and its association with symptom distress and prostate cancer-related anxiety in patients at the beginning of an oncological rehabilitation programm. Patients and Methods: 197 prostate cancer patients who had undergone prostatectomy (92.5% participation rate) completed the Memorial Anxiety Scale for Prostate Cancer (MAX-PC), the NCCN Distress Thermometer and EORTC QLQ-C30 subscales emotional function and global quality of life. Results: 88% of patients report cancer- or treatment-related problems with a mean of 5 problems, and 104 patients (53%) experience distress and/or prostate cancer-related anxiety. The most prevalent symptoms are changes in urination, sexual problems, difficulties getting around, pain, fatigue and sleep problems. Emotional problems such as nervousness, worries, fears and sadnessness are prevalent in at least 53% of patients. Patients with distress and anxiety are confronted with a higher number and a wider range of problems and experience significantly lower levels of quality of life. Conclusion: Findings emphasize the role of cancer rehabilitation and underline the importance of psychosocial screening measures and the provision of psychosocial support in prostate cancer patients.
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: October 16, 2007
Issue release date: November 2007
Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 2296-5270 (Print)
eISSN: 2296-5262 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ORT
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