Psychooncology

Question 1

How does cancer treatment affect QoL

• physically
• mentally
• psychologically

Answer 1

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