PMID- 18217538
OWN - NLM
STAT- MEDLINE
DCOM- 20080225
LR  - 20100426
IS  - 1053-816X (Print)
IS  - 1053-816X (Linking)
VI  - 27
IP  - 6
DP  - 2007 Dec
TI  - Quality of life before and after prostatectomy as treatment for localized cancer.
PG  - 542-7; discussion 548-9, 551
AB  - INTRODUCTION: Treatment for prostate cancer is known to affect quality of life. 
      Comparison of treatment options needs to include quality of life data, preferably 
      obtained directly from the person who underwent treatment. OBJECTIVE: This study 
      allowed men, diagnosed with localized prostate cancer, who elected to undergo a 
      prostatectomy as treatment, to self-evaluate their quality of life before and 
      after treatment. METHODS: Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - 
      Prostate (FACT-P) instrument, longitudinal data were collected from 56 
      participants and demographic data were self-disclosed. Data collection intervals 
      were prior to surgery, 1, and 6 months after surgery. RESULTS: These results 
      demonstrate a statistical decrease within the domains of social well-being and 
      concerns specific to those with prostate cancer. These effects remain apparent 6 
      months after treatment. The primary cause of this effect is related to 
      satisfaction with the ability to perform sexual activity. CONCLUSIONS: 
      Individuals electing to undergo a prostatectomy for treatment of their localized 
      prostate cancer should be aware of the impact this treatment has on quality of 
      life. Knowledge of these results may be used to assist patients in selecting the 
      appropriate treatment.
FAU - Ward-Smith, Peggy
AU  - Ward-Smith P
AD  - School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO, USA.
FAU - Mehl, Jamie
AU  - Mehl J
LA  - eng
PT  - Journal Article
PL  - United States
TA  - Urol Nurs
JT  - Urologic nursing
JID - 8812256
MH  - Adaptation, Psychological
MH  - Aged
MH  - Analysis of Variance
MH  - Follow-Up Studies
MH  - Humans
MH  - Male
MH  - Male Urogenital Diseases/etiology/psychology
MH  - Middle Aged
MH  - *Prostatectomy/adverse effects/psychology
MH  - Prostatic Neoplasms/*surgery
MH  - *Quality of Life
EDAT- 2008/01/26 09:00
MHDA- 2008/02/26 09:00
CRDT- 2008/01/26 09:00
PHST- 2008/01/26 09:00 [pubmed]
PHST- 2008/02/26 09:00 [medline]
PHST- 2008/01/26 09:00 [entrez]
PST - ppublish
SO  - Urol Nurs. 2007 Dec;27(6):542-7; discussion 548-9, 551.