The impact of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment decision-making on health-related quality of life before treatment onset

ConclusionPatients who have undergone prostate biopsy and treatment decision-making for Pca experience a decline in HRQoL. Choosing treatment with a curative intent was associated with greater decline in HRQoL. Interventions aimed at optimism and decision self-efficacy could be helpful to reduce HRQoL impairment around the time of prostate biopsy and treatment decision-making.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research