Original ArticleIndian Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 19 | Issue 2 | pp. 193–201Open access
Assessment of Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Due to Radiation Therapy – A Prospective Observational Study
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- 1 Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy for Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Radiation Oncology, J N Medical College KAHER, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
Published in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Correspondence: Manjula Gudhoor
Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy for Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
Email: manjulag@klepharm.edu
- Received:
- Jun 9, 2025
- Accepted:
- Oct 28, 2025
- DOI:
- 10.5530/ijopp.20260460
How to cite
Gudhoor, M., Patil, S., Sagar, R. D., & Ganachari, M. S. 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
Abstract
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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| Title | Assessment of Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Due to Radiation Therapy – A Prospective Observational Study |
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| Authors | Manjula Gudhoor; Saikrishna Patil; Raghavendra D Sagar; Madiwalaya Shivakantayya Ganachari |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy for Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.; Department of Radiation Oncology, J N Medical College KAHER, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | manjulag@klepharm.edu |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 19, Issue 2 |
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