Objective:This study aimed to described istinct trajectories of anxiety/depression symptoms and overall health status/quality of life over a period of 18 months followinga breast cancer diagnosis,and identify the medical, socio-demographic,lifestyle, and psychologica lfactors that predict these trajectories.Methods:474 females (mean age=55.79 years) were enrolled in the first weeksafter surgery or biopsy. Data ...
Background: Despite the continued progress of medicine, dealing with breast cancer is becoming a major socioeconomic challenge, particularly due to its increasing incidence. The ability to better manage and adapt to the entire care process depends not only on the type of cancer but also on the patient’s sociodemographic and psychological characteristics as well as on the social environment in which a person liv...