Psychooncology Flashcards
1
Q
How does cancer treatment affect QoL
- physically
- mentally
- psychologically
A
Pelvic radiation and surgery can lead to -lowe and upper GI SE -urinary symptoms psexual dysfunction -lymphodema
Exacerbated preexisting MH problems/provokes psychiatric disorder
Threat of prognosis, uncertainty
Loss associated with illness, treatment
Altered body image
