Exploring the lived experiences of women with metastatic breast cancer and their HRQoL questionnaire preferences: a qualitative study

Participants in this study reported impaired HRQoL, marked by disrupted daily life, loneliness, protective buffering, and scanxiety. They preferred the FACT-B over the EORTC questionnaire for measuring HRQoL because of its focus on personal and emotional aspects, which reflected their lived experiences. However, further research is warranted to validate these findings in more diverse populations in the metastatic breast cancer context.