Living With Early Prostate Cancer: Decisions and Outcomes

Abstract

To examine men's perceptions of life transitions associated with prostate cancer through an analysis of their narratives, obtained in-depth, qualitative interviews; compare men's narratives of perceived transitions with respect to quality of life outcome states, i.e., good vs. poor prostate cancer-related quality of life. Phase 1: interview participants in our quality of life survey of previously treated patients, stratified by quality of life. Phase 2: interview members of our prospective cohort who have completed 36-month follow up, stratified by quality of life states and observed changes in urinary, bowel, and sexual function. Phase 3: prospectively interview patients with new diagnoses of early prostate cancer prior to treatment and 12 months later. Comparative analyses, with comparisons between strata and the three cohorts, will characterize the structure and content of patients' narratives of prostate cancer, including specific changes in identity and interpersonal relationships, that are linked to quality of life outcomes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA410267

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  • Jack A. Clark

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  • Boston University

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  • Abstracts
  • Behavioral Sciences
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  • Diseases And Disorders
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  • Health Care
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  • Neoplasms
  • Perception
  • Prostate
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Quality Of Life
  • Social Psychology
  • Surveys
  • Transitions

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