Authors : Moly Thomas; Dr. Rajee Reghunath; Lakshmi G.

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec114

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Abstract : Cancer leads to various health-related hazards to patients, profoundly affecting their quality of life. Breast cancer is the most common cause of death for women around the world. The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer may negatively affect the quality of life of women. This descriptive analytical study is aimed to assess the quality of life in women with breast cancer who were treated with surgery and chemotherapy.  Objectives The study is aimed to assess the quality of life among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and surgical treatment.  Methods This descriptive analytical cross sectional study enrolled 45 breast cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy and surgical procedures, specifically breast-conserving surgery or modified radical mastectomy, between October 17, 2023, and February 27, 2024.The structured questionnaire gathered clinical and socio demographic information. The Shapiro test assessed the normality of the data. EORTC QLQC30 and EORTC QLQBR-23 were used to assess the quality of life in breast cancer patients.  Results Patients with breast cancer maintain good functional status, with the exception of cognitive functioning. Additionally, it highlights that these patients are experiencing fatigue, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, and financial difficulties. Spearman’s correlation is performed to check the relationship of QoL with other domains of the scale and it is revealed that domains such as Physical functioning and fatigue are significantly associated with QoL. Independent sample t test, U test and Kruskal Wallis test are applied to check the demographic and clinical variables associated with QoL domain based on normality assumptions. Variables ‘support from children’ and ‘total number of support’ were found to be significantly associated with QoL scale. Patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy and surgical treatment have good functional status, body image, and future perspectives. However, it also reveals that they are experiencing arm symptoms, particularly difficulty in raising their arms.

Keywords : Breast Cancer, Quality of Life, Chemotherapy, Mastectomy, Breast Conservation Surgery.

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