Does Cancer Type Influence Quality of Life? A Hospital based Study in India

Background: The overall well - being of cancer patients is reflected in quality of life (QOL), one of the most significant outcome indicators in oncology. Although the symptoms, prognosis, and treatment options of various cancer types vary, it is yet unclear how these variations directly impact quality of life. The aim of the study is to find out whether there is any significant relation between quality of life and types of cancers. Methods: A cross - sectional study was conducted on 262 cancer patients at a tertiary care hospital in Jharkhand. Quality of life was assessed using the EORTC QLQ - C30 questionnaire validated in Indian scenario by Vidhubala et al, Data analysis was performed using chi - square and Kruskal - Wallis tests to assess statistical differences in Quality of life scores among cancer types. Result: There were no statistically significant differences in QOL scores between the various cancer types (p = 0.9997 for the chi - square test and p = 0.9923 for the Kruskal - Wallis test). The overall effect on quality of life was comparable among cancer patients. Conclusion: Quality of life (QOL) does not appear to differ substantially throughout cancer types, this finding highlights the importance of comprehensive, patient centred fosuses on addressing the universal concerns of cancer patients.