Breast cancer chemotherapy takes heavy toll on quality of life before and after treatment

A new study quantifies how chemotherapy—whether given before or after surgery—affects the daily lives of breast cancer patients. The findings could inform treatment decisions and help healthcare systems better support patients through recovery, potentially reducing long-term care costs and improving workforce productivity.

Originaltitel: Quality of life-before and after treatment. A quantitative study of women with breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy