‘Quality of Life-Scores among Palliative Care Cancer Patients in Kenya’ Brief Review

This research will undoubtedly be a featured part of my paper, being both focused on QOL scores and a country in specific — a Low and Middle Income Country, no less. In such countries, being diagnosed late and receiving sub-optimal care are staples.

Firstly, it’s important to recognize the significant difference that type of cancer makes in QOL score in this study. The difference between QOL for those with prostate and cervical cancer and those with oesophagus and leukemia was significant. As such, it’s absolutely important to recognize that treatment should vary greatly by type of cancer, as it’s probable that patients will have varying experiences.

Furthermore, the study explained the significant differences between patients of various treatment methods. The difference between those in surgical treatment, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy (QOL from greatest to least) were also significant determinants of QOL. However, with pain control being found to be a determinant of health QOL, caretakers should be cognizant of the fact that individual experience with cancer treatment may vary as a result, even if there are noticeable large-scale conclusions to draw concerning form of cancer care.

For my research, the largest conclusion that will likely be drawn will concern the form of cancer treatment and its impact on QOL.

References that will likely be studied include Kenya National Cancer Strategic plain, Quality of life in women with gynaecologic cancer in Turkey, and the challenges of cancer control in Africa, amongst