The effect of ethnicity and sexual preference on prostate-cancer-related quality of life.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-10-2012
Abstract
In general, patients with prostate cancer are able to maintain a relatively high quality of life (QOL), commonly reporting improvements in physical, emotional, and social functioning within 1 year of treatment. However, certain subpopulations of patients are susceptible to significant reductions in QOL during the course of their treatment. Data suggest that ethnic background and sexual preference both have significant effects on QOL for patients with prostate cancer. These parameters are often poorly documented and addressed by medical practitioners. Greater attention is needed to identify patients who are at increased risk of QOL reduction as a result of these factors.
Volume
9
Issue
5
First Page
258
Last Page
265
ISSN
1759-4820
Published In/Presented At
Kleinmann, N., Zaorsky, N. G., Showalter, T. N., Gomella, L. G., Lallas, C. D., & Trabulsi, E. J. (2012). The effect of ethnicity and sexual preference on prostate-cancer-related quality of life. Nature reviews. Urology, 9(5), 258–265. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2012.56
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22487871
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article