First Comprehensive Assessment of Quality of Life in Cancer Patients in Afghanistan: Insights From Herat Regional Hospital

As a pioneering study in Afghanistan, these results emphasize the pressing need for interventions that address the physical, psychological, and economic hardships faced by cancer patients. The study further stresses the importance of promoting early diagnosis, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing comprehensive supportive care to enhance patient well-being. These insights offer a foundation for developing cancer care policies and integrating standardized QoL assessment tools within clinical practice in Afghanistan and similar resource-limited environments. These findings provide crucial evidence for policymakers to develop targeted, gender-sensitive interventions to mitigate financial toxicity and improve supportive care within Afghanistan's fragile health system.