Publications by authors named "Agusdini Banun Saptaningsih"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the cost-effectiveness of two chemotherapy regimens (Taxane and FAC) for early node-positive breast cancer patients in Indonesia, highlighting a significant cost difference between them.
- - Twenty-four patients who underwent surgery and received either FAC or Taxane treatment were analyzed for health-related quality of life and treatment costs, with findings showing no significant quality of life differences but a stark contrast in treatment expenses.
- - Results indicate that FAC is more cost-effective than Taxane, with Taxane costing 6.5 times more for drugs alone and around 3.7 times higher in total treatment costs.
Introduction: The breast cancer related incidence and mortality rate in Indonesia are included in the top 10 and top 5 highest in the world. A country-specific Health Related Quality of Life measurement tool is required to help clinician observe and improve the management of the disease. Methods: We developed the questionnaire, namely Indonesian Breast Cancer Health Related Quality of Life (INA-BCHRQoL) by incorporating not only the generic variables such as physical, psychological, and social; but also spiritual variable which is suitable for Indonesian population.
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