CALIDAD DE VIDA EN PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS UN AÑO DESPUÉS DE FINALIZADO EL TRATAMIENTO

To describe the Quality of Life (QL) parameters one year after than the oncology treatment was finished. 53 patients were assessed using semi-structured interviews, standardized questionnaires and records covered by the patient and doctor. The total scores of QL were high. However, a high prevalence of chronic symptoms as pain (39.6%), fatigue (37.7%), sleep disturbances (32.1%), lost of appetite (18.9%) and depressing mood (41.4%) was described by the patients. Moreover, the emotional state, daily life and leisure activities were the aspects of the patients life more affected through that year. The total score of QL is an unspecific figure but no the others variables that have a great effect on the oncology patient through the treatment. On these specific variables intervention are required.