A Treatment Stage Specific Approach to Improving Quality of Life for Women with Ovarian Cancer

Abstract

This study focuses on quality of life among women with ovarian cancer. The primary objective is to identify the issues that are of greatest concern to women in each of three treatment stages: newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer, in-treatment, and post-treatment. A longitudinal, repeated measures design is being used to assess changes in problem areas and quality of life from diagnosis to recurrence among women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The CARES-SF and FACT-O questionnaires are administered to participants following diagnosis and prior to chemotherapy, during chemotherapy, following chemotherapy, and after recurrence. Data collection for the study will last 28 months (patient accrual will last 25 months and follow-up will continue an additional 3 months). Data for the study are collected through in-person interviews, and mailed questionnaires from women treated at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA413317

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  • Brigitte Miller
  • Nancy E. Avis

Organizations

  • Wake Forest University

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  • Abstracts
  • Biomedical Research
  • California
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Data Management
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Neoplasms
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Pain
  • Public Health
  • Quality Of Life
  • Schools
  • Therapy
  • Universities

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