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Assessment of Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Due to Radiation Therapy – A Prospective Observational Study

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  1. 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy for Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
  2. 2Department of Radiation Oncology, J N Medical College KAHER, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.

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Manjula Gudhoor

Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy for Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.

manjulag@klepharm.edu

Received: 09-06-2025; Accepted: 28-10-2025.

Volume 19, Issue 2 · pp. 193-201 · 2025 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260460

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Background: Quality of Life (QOL) assessment is essential in cancer care, particularly for patients undergoing Radiotherapy (RT), which is administered to nearly 50% of all cancer patients. While RT improves survival, it often causes side effects impacting physical, emotional, social, and functional well-being. Existing literature shows varied QOL outcomes, underlining the need for ongoing evaluation and tailored supportive care.Objectives:To assess QOL changes in cancer patients receiving RT and explore influencing factors, with a focus on physical, emotional, social, and functional domains.Materials and Methods:A prospective observational study was conducted over six months (August 2024-January 2025) at a tertiary cancer hospital in Belagavi, India. A total of 93 adult cancer patients undergoing RT were evaluated using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) questionnaire. Clinical pharmacists monitored RT parameters (type, dose, duration) and provided supportive care. Statistical analyses included paired-sample t-tests and Pearson correlation.

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    Gudhoor, M., Patil, S., Sagar, R. D., & Ganachari, M. S. (2025). Assessment of Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Due to Radiation Therapy – A Prospective Observational Study. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 19(2), 193-201. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.20260460

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