Research of Quality of Life of Men of the Zhytomyr Region with the Diagnosis of a Malignant New Growth of a Prostate Gland

The article presents the results of studying quality of life in patients with prostate cancer (PCA) men in Zhytomyr region. A sociological study was carried out using an adapted standardized questionnaire SF-36. The purpose of the study: the study of components of quality of life of patients with prostate cancer depending on the stage of the cancer process. Materials and methods. The patients were divided into two groups: basic (n=381) and control (n=100). The study used the classical methods of social medicine: bibliometrical, medical, statistical, and sociological. Results. Analysis of the results of the sociological research shows that prostate cancer has a relatively long course and depending on the stage of first diagnosis of the disease and used the tactics of the patient may lead to permanent loss of sexual function. As a result of the sociological survey identified the changes that happen from the time of diagnosis of prostate cancer. Conclusion. Information on the quality of life of patients with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is necessary to ensure communication and feedback doctors with a patient