Quality of life in women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer in Cali, Colombia

Conclusions: The quality of life in women with breast cancer and under chemotherapy was mainly affected by the side effects of the therapy; the most relevant signs and symptoms identified were hair loss, insomnia, and fatigue besides breast symptoms, lower physical functionality, and decreased sensation of sexual pleasure. We recommend intervention strategies aimed at improving the quality of life and the physical and emotional care of these patients. PMID: 32673462 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Biomedica : Revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Biomedica Source Type: research