Erschienen in:
01.10.2009 | Short Communication
Strength of skeletal muscle and quality of life in patients suffering from “typical male” carcinomas
verfasst von:
Richard Crevenna, Bruno Maehr, Veronika Fialka-Moser, Mohammad Keilani
Erschienen in:
Supportive Care in Cancer
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Ausgabe 10/2009
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Abstract
Aim
This pilot study aimed to compare muscle strength and quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients suffering from two different “typical male” cancer entities (prostate cancer and head and neck cancer).
Methods
The Biodex System 3 device was used for isokinetic strength testing of thigh muscles in both groups. QOL was evaluated by using the SF-36 Health Survey.
Results and discussion
Surprisingly, prostate cancer patients showed significantly higher values for muscular strength of thigh muscles than significant younger patients with head and neck cancer. Furthermore, prostate cancer patients revealed significantly better values in QOL subscales “bodily pain” and “physical functioning”.