ASMR 2016

QoL Assessment

• QoL assessment also lacks consistency between trials, countries, departments and patient groups

• Assessment Scales available  The Symptom Distress Scale 

The Lung Cancer Symptom Scale

 Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Diarrhoea  The International Prostate Symptom Score

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8 questions includes 1 QoL question

 The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC)

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Urinary

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Bowel

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Sexual function

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Hormonal changes