Treatment Stage Specific Approach to Improving Quality of Life for Women with Ovarian Cancer; Final rept. 1 Oct 2001-30 Sep 2007

摘要

Our primary objective was 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. The CARES-SF and FACT-O questionnaires were administered to participants following diagnosis and prior to chemotherapy (baseline), during chemotherapy, following chemotherapy, and after recurrence. Data for the study was collected through mailed questionnaires and telephone follow-up from women treated at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) and Forsyth Medical Center (FMC). A total of 89 women participated in the study. Quality of life was worse at baseline and improved over time. Physical problems were the greatest problem area and were highest at baseline and improved during treatment. Data collection for the study will last 28 months (patient accrual will last 25 months and follow-up will continue an additional 3 months).