Assessments of health-related Quality of Life (QoL) and menopausal symptoms
Breast Cancer, nausea/vomiting, dyspnea, fatigue, diarrhea, pain, constipation, insomnia, Cancer
APPETITE LOSS, BREAST CANCER, CANCER
QoL data were obtained using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 3.0 (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the EORTC Breast Cancer Module questionnaire (QLQ-BR23).The EORTC QLQ-C30 is composed of a global health status/QoL scale, five scales measuring physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning, three symptom scales (fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and pain), and six single items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties) [The Women’s Health Questionnaire (WHQ) was used to measure health-related quality of life, psychological well-being, and emotional well-being. This questionnaire which has been validated in Finnish language is a commonly used instrument for measuring climacteric-related symptoms [Menopausal symptoms during the past two weeks were assessed with a modified Kupperman Index [