Quality of Life After Radical Cystectomy - 10/04/18
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Approximately 1 in 5 new cases of clinically localized bladder cancer is muscle invasive and requires the patient to choose from 1 of 2 prevailing options for treatment: radical cystectomy or radiation to the bladder. However, these treatments are associated with detrimental effects on patient well-being and quality of life, particularly with respect to functional independence, urinary and sexual function, social and emotional health, body image, and psychosocial stress. Compared with the literature on other malignancies like breast or prostate cancer, high-quality studies evaluating the effects of bladder cancer treatment on quality of life are lacking.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Cystectomy, Ileal conduit, Neobladder, Quality of life, Bladder cancer
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Vol 45 - N° 2
P. 249-256 - Maggio 2018 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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