Kathryn J Ruddy1, Anita Giobbie-Hurder2, Sharon H Giordano3, Shari Goldfarb4, Sandra Kereakoglow2, Eric P Winer2, Ann H Partridge2. 1. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA. Electronic address: kruddy@partners.org. 2. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA. 3. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. 4. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Little is known about quality of life and symptoms of male breast cancer survivors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We recruited men with stage 0-4 breast cancer for an on-line survey through www.outoftheshadowofpink.com, www.malebreastcancer.org, and www.malebreastcancer.ca. Surveys included expanded prostate cancer index composite (EPIC) hormonal/sexual scales, hospitalized anxiety and depression scale (HADS), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B), sociodemographic/disease-related, genetic, and fertility-related items. RESULTS: Forty-two responded. Mean EPIC Sexual and Hormonal scores were 44.5 and 81.3, respectively, suggesting symptom burden. Mean FACT-B score was 111.1, consistent with impaired overall quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Male survivors experience substantial sexual and hormonal symptoms.
INTRODUCTION: Little is known about quality of life and symptoms of male breast cancer survivors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We recruited men with stage 0-4 breast cancer for an on-line survey through www.outoftheshadowofpink.com, www.malebreastcancer.org, and www.malebreastcancer.ca. Surveys included expanded prostate cancer index composite (EPIC) hormonal/sexual scales, hospitalized anxiety and depression scale (HADS), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B), sociodemographic/disease-related, genetic, and fertility-related items. RESULTS: Forty-two responded. Mean EPIC Sexual and Hormonal scores were 44.5 and 81.3, respectively, suggesting symptom burden. Mean FACT-B score was 111.1, consistent with impaired overall quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Male survivors experience substantial sexual and hormonal symptoms.
Authors: Rainer Weber; Johannes C Ehrenthal; Evamarie Brock-Midding; Sarah Halbach; Rachel Würstlein; Christoph Kowalski; Nicole Ernstmann Journal: Front Psychiatry Date: 2021-12-10 Impact factor: 4.157