Frailty and quality of life in older women with breast cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how frailty (weakness and tiredness) affects the daily life and well-being of women 60 or older who have just been diagnosed with a common type of breast cancer. The goal is to understand their needs better so doctors can provide more supportive care.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 60 or older.
- You have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer (invasive ductal or lobular type).
- You do not have a history of memory or thinking problems, or a psychiatric condition.
- You are not confused or delirious during the study assessments.
- You have not started chemotherapy yet.
- You do not have severe hearing or vision problems that would make it hard to complete the questionnaires.
- You have no other active cancer (besides breast) and no major organ failure (like kidney or liver failure).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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