Quality of Life After Prophylactic Oophorectomy
Abstract
While an increasing number of women at risk for ovarian cancer are being identified through awareness efforts and risk assessment programs, a gap still exists in the known psychological and physical sequelae of preventive surgery options offered to these women. To meet the needs of women seeking information about the effects of prophylactic oophorectomy, this pilot study will provide significant information on the broader quality of life issues and physical changes following surgery. In order to make informed decisions about their choices, women considering prophylactic oophorectomy need scientific data on the hormonal and other physical consequences of surgery, and on the potential alterations in their emotional and social well being. They also need the opportunity to choose from an array of coping strategies to manage their health decisions. Studying multidimensional quality of life issues will contribute to the knowledge base about the short and long-term effects on physical, emotional, cognitive, sexual and social functioning following oophorectomy and will contribute to the development of optimum medical and alternative therapy strategies to deal with post-surgical changes. As important, it will also identify issues and needs faced by women who make the choice not to undergo surgery.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA412199
Entities
People
- Mary B. Daly
Organizations
- Fox Chase Cancer Center