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Comparison of Distress Scores Before and After Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer.

Authors :
JANSSEN, STEFAN
DELIKANLI, CANSU
YU, NATHAN Y.
RADES, DIRK
Source :
In Vivo; Sep/Oct2023, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p2173-2177, 5p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Background/Aim: Prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) may experience distress. This study evaluated the course of distress during RT. Patients and Methods: Four distress characteristics were analyzed for change of distress in 136 patients irradiated for prostate cancer, including age, Karnofsky performance score, intent of RT, and previous RT. Results: Mean distress scores were 4.3 (±2.9) at baseline and 4.2 (±2.7) at the end of RT. Associations with increased distress were found for KPS >80 (p<0.001) and curative intent RT (p=0.072). When evaluating increased distress as binary variable (yes vs. no), KPS >80 was significant on univariable (p<0.001) and multivariable (p=0.016) analyses. In patients with baseline scores ≤5 points, KPS >80 was associated with mean change of distress (p=0.009) and increased distress (p=0.029). Conclusion: Many patients receiving RT for prostate cancer do not experience increased distress during their treatment course. Patients at higher risk of increased distress may require early psychological assistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0258851X
Volume :
37
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
In Vivo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171886951
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21873/invivo.13316