Implications of treatment on body image and quality of life

摘要

Objectives: To describe the changes in body image secondary to the treatment of prostate cancer, and to provide a review of the literature regarding body image assessment and its relationship to quality of life (QOL) among men with prostate cancer. Data Sources: Review of current and classic literature. Conclusion: There is strong evidence for the existence of a relationship between body image perception and QOL in men with prostate cancer. Implications for Nursing Practice: Understanding the effect of body image changes on QOL will allow us to develop targeted interventions designed to improve the QOL of survivors of prostate cancer.