Key result
Psychological distress was generally low after treatment for localized prostate cancer, but men with worse urinary and bowel symptoms experienced moderate to higher distress and lower quality of life.
Why the study?
What is the level of psychological distress and its relationship with HRQOL in Japanese men with localized prostate cancer following surgery or radiotherapy?
Cross-Sectional (n=340)
What is the level of psychological distress and its relationship with HRQOL in Japanese men with localized prostate cancer following surgery or radiotherapy?
While overall psychological distress is low after treatment for localized prostate cancer, patients with urinary and bowel symptoms are at higher risk for moderate to high distress.
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Symptom-linked distress screening may be considered post-prostate cancer treatment; leaves open causal direction and intervention effects in prospective studies.
Namiki et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Localized prostate cancer (n=340). Psychological distress vs. Low or no psychological distress was evaluated on Health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Psychological distress was generally low after treatment for localized prostate cancer, but men with worse urinary and bowel symptoms experienced moderate to higher distress and lower quality of life.
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