QoL Assessment
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QoL assessment also lacks consistency between trials,
countries, departments and patient groups
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Assessment Scales available
The Symptom Distress Scale
The Lung Cancer Symptom Scale
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Diarrhoea
The International Prostate Symptom Score
8 questions includes 1 QoL question
The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC)
Urinary
Bowel
Sexual function
Hormonal changes