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Breast Cancer
Course of emotional adjustment after radiation therapy for breast cancer tracked
January 19th, 2006
Investigators tracked the course of emotional adjustment among breast cancer survivors following radiation therapy. "This study investigated changes in psychological adjustment and quality of life among breast cancer patients following completion of radiation therapy. Ninety-four patients completed measures of depressed mood, anxiety, and quality of life via interview at 5 time points: the end of radiation therapy, 2 weeks posttreatment, the first radiation oncology follow-up appointment (4-6 weeks after treatment), 3 months posttreatment, and 6 months posttreatment. At the conclusion of radiation treatment, participants reported elevated levels of depression, low...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-19)
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