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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v62i4%20(2021).116
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Vol. 62 No. 4 (2021)
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Chau, N. T. Q. ., Tuan, N. M., Nhai, N. T. ., Ngan, N. T., & Ngoc, T. B. . (2021). QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS AT THAI NGUYEN ONCOLOGY CENTER. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 62(4 (2021). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v62i4 (2021).116

QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS AT THAI NGUYEN ONCOLOGY CENTER

Nguyen To Quynh Chau1, Nguyen Manh Tuan1, Nguyen Thanh Nhai1, Nguyen Thi Ngan1, Tran Bao Ngoc2
1 Thai Nguyen University Of Medicine And Pharmacy
2 Thai Nguyen Oncology Center

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Abstract

Aim: To describe quality life’s colorectal cancer patients who are being treated at Thai Nguyen
oncology center from June 2020 to August 2020.
Objects and method: The descriptive cross- sectional study was conducted over 68 patients
diagnosed with colorectal cancer by face to face interview using the European Organization for
Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and the EORTC QLQ-CR29.
Results: Mean of overall health score was 51,96±18,78; mean of functional score was 21,49±12,42
(1,71–47,06). In functional sector, social function was scored lowest. In symptomatic scale, appetite
loss was scored highest (47,06).
Conclusion: Quality of life of colorectal cancer patients was medium level. Highest scores were
observed for appetite loss and fatigue. To improve quality life’s patients, medical staffs need to keep
enhancing symptoms and function for patients during treatment.

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Functional score, quality of life, colorectal cancer

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