Publications by authors named "Palmira Gutierrez-Garcia"
Is it really over when it is over? physical, mental and emotional health status of long-term breast cancer survivors compared to healthy matched controls.
Francisco Álvarez-Salvago Palmira Gutiérrez-García Cristina Molina-García Sandra Atienzar-Aroca José Daniel Jiménez-García
Support Care Cancer
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed various health aspects in long-term breast cancer survivors (LTBCS) compared to women without cancer, focusing on pain, physical activity, fatigue, mood, and quality of life.
- It involved 80 LTBCS and 80 matched controls, revealing that LTBCS experience significantly more pain, cancer-related fatigue, and emotional issues like anxiety and depression.
- The findings indicate that LTBCS have lower physical fitness and well-being, emphasizing the need for ongoing care even years after their diagnosis.