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Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer Survivors : What Does Obesity Have to Do with It?
Joint Authors
Berger, Nathan A.
Gil, Karen M.
Frasure, Heidi E.
Fader, Amanda Nickles
von Gruenigen, Vivian E.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Most women with type I endometrial cancer (EC) are obese, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality in this population.
The study objective was to evaluate the impact of obesity on quality of life (QOL) and general health status in EC survivors with early-stage disease.
Methods.
A prospective ancillary analysis of stage I/II EC survivors.
The association of BMI with QOL questionnaire variables measured with the functional assessment of cancer therapy (subscales: physical (PWB), functional (FWB), social, and emotional well-being) and the physical (PCS) and mental component summary subscales of the short-form medical outcomes survey was determined.
Results.
152 women completed both questionnaires; 81% were obese.
After multiple linear regression, BMI was inversely associated with PWB (P=.001), FWB (P=0.048), and PCS (P=.001).
Conclusions.
Despite the good prognosis associated with early-stage EC, QOL, and physical health are not optimized in obese survivors.
This paper highlights the importance of incorporating health-related QOL assessments and obesity interventions during the survivorship period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fader, Amanda Nickles& Frasure, Heidi E.& Gil, Karen M.& Berger, Nathan A.& von Gruenigen, Vivian E.. 2011. Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer Survivors : What Does Obesity Have to Do with It?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fader, Amanda Nickles…[et al.]. Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer Survivors : What Does Obesity Have to Do with It?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fader, Amanda Nickles& Frasure, Heidi E.& Gil, Karen M.& Berger, Nathan A.& von Gruenigen, Vivian E.. Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer Survivors : What Does Obesity Have to Do with It?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462287
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462287