Trends in health-related quality of life of female breast cancer survivors using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), 2008-2016.

Inimfon JacksonPaul RowanNikhil PadhyeLu-Yu HwangSally W Vernon

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2021)

Our study generated findings showing the trends in the HRQoL of breast cancer survivors and compared these to a similar population of women without a history of breast cancer. This paper highlights the importance of focusing on the mental health of young breast cancer survivors to improve their prospects at a good quality of life post-breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Keyphrases

mental health
breast cancer risk
healthcare
polycystic ovary syndrome
cross sectional
type diabetes
current status
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
young adults
pregnant women