Quality of life of women with breast cancer in Yaunde, Cameroon

This study explored the association between sociodemographic and medical factors and the quality of life of breast cancer patients in Yaunde. A total of 297 women with breast cancer at the Department of Medical Oncology General Hospital in Yaunde, were enrolled in the study. Participants completed the FACT-B instrument and a questionnaire. The medical history of cases was abstracted from the hospital records.In adjusted models, total FACT-G scores were lower for women who; were 2265 45 years, had stage II, III and IV disease and higher for women who; had an occupation, had monthly household incomes above 50,000 CFA/month, lived with their husband/boyfriend and, who lived with their families. Total FACT-B scores were lower for women 2265 45 years. Total FACT-B scores were higher for women who; had an occupation, had a monthly household income above 50,000 CFA/month, lived with their husband/boyfriend and, who lived with their family. FACTB-TOI scores were lower for women who; were 2265 45 years, had stage II, III and IV disease compared to stage 0/I and higher for women who; had an occupation, had monthly household incomes over 50,000 CFA/month, lived with their husband/boyfriend and, who lived with families. Our results suggest that clinicians should pay attention to the quality of life of African breast cancer case who are older (> 45 years), live alone, not involved in any type of occupation, have lower household income levels and are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease.