The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences and quality of life of women who have been treated for melanoma. By quality of life, we mean how they are feeling about different aspects of their life. In this study, we are especially interested in their feelings about survival, physical appearance and any family concerns. We will administer a series of QOL questionnaires, data sheets with many questions, to get their response to measure their feelings about these issues.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
118
This pilot study will measure illness related distress in female patients undergoing surgical treatment of cutaneous melanoma within two years of diagnosis and treatment. Areas of particular focus will be survival anxiety, family functioning/childbearing concerns, and aesthetic impact of surgery. Patients will complete a one time only set of quality of life assessments these questionnaires will take 30-45 minutes to complete.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
To measure illness related distress regarding survival, family planning and functioning, and aesthetic satisfaction and QOL in post-surgical female patients diagnosed with clinically localized primary cutaneous melanoma.
Time frame: conclusion of study
To examine the impact of illness related distress on QOL in women treated for clinically localized primary cutaneous melanoma.
Time frame: conclusion of study
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