Open AccessEvaluation of quality of life in prostate cancer patients
Author(s) -
J. Aurelian,
Clinica de Urologie Spitalul Clinic „Prof. Th. Burghele“,
D. Badescu,
Ileana Ionel,
V. Ambert,
Viorel Jinga,
Petru Armean,
Bucureşti Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie „Carol Davila“
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
romanian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-606X
pISSN - 1220-5478
DOI - 10.37897/rmj.2015.3.11
Subject(s) - prostate cancer , terminology , quality of life (healthcare) , disease , perception , medicine , cancer , prostate disease , quality (philosophy) , psychology , intensive care medicine , nursing , philosophy , epistemology , linguistics , neuroscience
Quality of life is not a new concept but one whose understanding and terminology evolved over time. The impact of prostate cancer on quality of life is significant, treatment outcomes being influenced by the patient’s perception about his illness. Emotional state and concerns induced by the disease progression and treatment are important elements for a good doctor-patient relationship.