The Influence of Social Support on the Quality of Life of Gynaecology Cancer Patients

Survival from most forms of cancer is increasing. With advances in early cancer diagnosis and treatment, cancer is often no longer a death sentence, but a chronic disease. Gynecological cancers, including cancers of the cervix, ovaries, and uterus, are among the ten most common cancers in women. The aim of the study was to examine the level of quality of life of women with gynecological cancer, the level of social support received, and the correlation between social support and the quality of life of their life. Subjects and methods: The study involved 99 women with female genital cancer, average age 62.54 years, average duration of treatment 27.67 months. Results: According to the obtained results, the quality of life of patients with gynecological cancer decreases with age, does not depend on the length of treatment and increases with greater social support from family, loved ones and friends. Conclusion: Long-term living with stressful situations related to living with a cancer diagnosis can significantly affect patients and their loved ones. That is why the quality of life of cancer patients has become a priority issue. It has been established that cancer can significantly worsen the quality of life.