scholarly journals Quality of life: fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy versus enucleation treatment in uveal melanoma patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (8) ◽  
pp. 841-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackelien G.M. van Beek ◽  
Gabrielle H.S. Buitendijk ◽  
Reinier Timman ◽  
Karin Muller ◽  
Gregorius P.M. Luyten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Stereotactic Radiotherapy ◽  
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy ◽  
Melanoma Patients

scholarly journals The national comprehensive cancer network distress thermometer as a screening tool for the evaluation of quality of life in uveal melanoma patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annemarie Klingenstein ◽  
Christina Samel ◽  
Aylin Garip‐Kuebler ◽  
Christina Miller ◽  
Raffael G. Liegl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
National Comprehensive Cancer Network ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Distress Thermometer ◽  
Melanoma Patients ◽  
Cancer Network

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Uveal Melanoma Patients in Ireland: A Single-Centre Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-106
Author(s):  
Olya Scannell ◽  
Valerie O’Neill ◽  
Mary Dunne ◽  
Caroline Baily ◽  
Amira Salih ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disease Recurrence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Melanoma Patients

Background: Uveal melanoma and its treatment can influence the physical and psychological well-being of patients in a way that differs from other cancers. Factors influencing quality of life (QOL) include visual impairment, changes in appearance, day-to-day functioning, ocular discomfort, and worry regarding disease recurrence. Objective: We aimed to study both general and disease-specific QOL in uveal melanoma patients in Ireland and compare QOL between a plaque radiotherapy group and an enucleation treatment group. This information was sought to enhance our understanding of QOL issues for uveal melanoma patients, in the context of improving care and providing appropriate psychosocial support. Method: The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QOL questionnaires QLQ-C30 and QLQ-OPT30 were completed by patients with uveal melanoma treated by enucleation or brachytherapy. Results: 138 of 206 patients completed the questionnaires. There was no significant difference in QOL scores between treatment groups. Thirty-two percent of patients reported concerns about tumour recurrence elsewhere in the body. The brachytherapy group had a significantly higher “role functioning” score (p = 0.030). Enucleation patients were more likely to have problems with appearance (p < 0.0005). Younger patients (12–54 years of age) were more likely to report headaches (p < 0.0005) and problems with reading (p = 0.042), and they had a lower cognitive functioning score (p = 0.003) than those aged ≥55 years. Conclusions: There was no significant difference in reported QOL between treatment groups. Our data identified a number of vulnerable patient subgroups. By anticipating which patients are more likely to suffer in terms of certain aspects of their QOL, we are better able to provide appropriate and timely psychosocial support.

scholarly journals Quality of life in the follow-up of uveal melanoma patients after CyberKnife treatment

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 481-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annemarie Klingenstein ◽  
Christoph Fürweger ◽  
Martin M. Nentwich ◽  
Ulrich C. Schaller ◽  
Paul I. Foerster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Melanoma Patients

Quality of life considerations in uveal melanoma patients: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-423
Author(s):  
Sonia Anchouche ◽  
Jiaru Liu ◽  
Fatma Zaguia ◽  
Georges Nassrallah ◽  
Jean Deschênes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Melanoma Patients

scholarly journals Retrospective Review Of Uveal Melanoma Patients Treated With Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ela Delikgöz Soykut ◽  
Yildiz Yukselen Guney ◽  
Aysen Dizman ◽  
Suheyla Aytac Arslan ◽  
Gokce Kaan Olcay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Stereotactic Radiotherapy ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy ◽  
Melanoma Patients

Quality of Life After Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Vestibular Schwannoma

Skull Base ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiaan Bakker ◽  
W.P. Godefroy ◽  
A.M. Romero ◽  
A. Linge ◽  
A.H.G. Dallenga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vestibular Schwannoma ◽  
Stereotactic Radiotherapy ◽  
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Quality of life in the follow-up of uveal melanoma patients after enucleation in comparison to CyberKnife treatment

2015 ◽  
Vol 254 (5) ◽  
pp. 1005-1012 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Klingenstein ◽  
C. Fürweger ◽  
A. K. Mühlhofer ◽  
S. F. Leicht ◽  
U. C. Schaller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Uveal Melanoma ◽  
Melanoma Patients
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