Frequency and correlates of posttraumatic-stress-disorder-like symptoms after treatment for breast cancer.
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Diagnosis of life-threatening illness now meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 1994) criteria for traumatic stressor exposure for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Quality of life (QOL) and PTSD-like symptoms were assessed in 55 women posttreatment for breast cancer. PTSD symptom measures included the PTSD Checklist--Civilian Version (PCL-C) and the Impact of Events Scale. QOL was assessed using the 20-item Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire. PTSD symptomatology was negatively related to QOL, income, and age. Time since treatment, type of cytotoxic treatment, and stage of disease were unrelated to PTSD symptoms. With suggested criteria for the PCL-C, 5% to 10% of the sample would likely meet DSM-IV PTSD criteria. Findings suggest that in survivors of breast cancer, these symptoms might be fairly common, may exceed the base rate of these symptoms in the general population, are associated with reports of poorer QOL, and, therefore, warrant further research and clinical attention.
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The most common psychological problems in survivors after treatment are depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Background
- Authors
- Cordova, M. J., Andrykowski, M. A., Kenady, D. E., McGrath, P. C., Sloan, D. A., & Redd, W. H.
- Affiliations
- University of Kentucky (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
- Published
- 1995
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 981-986
- ISSN
- 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
- 1939-2117
- OpenAlex
- W2009201929
- Cited by
- 466
- References
- 2
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- FWCI
- 4.04
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institutes of Health (5t32mh015730-25)
- National Institute of Mental Health (MH 15730)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Keywords
- post-traumatic stress disorder, breast cancer survivors, quality of life, chemotherapy, cancer therapy, PTSD prevalence, PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version, Impact of Event Scale
- MeSH terms
- Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Breast Neoplasms, Combined Modality Therapy, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychometrics, Quality of Life, Sick Role, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
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