ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS - A LITERATURE REVIEW
Dr. P. Kishore* and K. Prathyusha
ABSTRACT
Literature review plays an important role in disclosing the research
advancements in important areas of research. It assists to understand
the research gap. In this article, a concise review of the literature was
made covering research and review papers that were published on
quality of life in breast cancer patients from 1990-2016. It shows there
is a need to focus on certain factors such as physical and psychological
factors, functioning status, social relationships etc., for improving
quality of life in breast cancer patients.
Keywords: Psychological factors, QOL-Quality of Life, breast cancer.
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