Quality of life in gynaecological oncology. The personalist perspective of bioethics

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1992;13(1 Suppl):89-91.

Abstract

Quality of life in gynaecological neoplastic diseases assumes a specific role within the therapeutic choice. Gynaecologists must give attention to the possibility of the patient's identity crises: a woman's reconstruction of her psycho-physical identity as regards gynaecological cancer is particularly difficult. Psychological assistence acquire a relevant role in improving the patient's quality of life. Personalist bioethics proposes a concept of corporeity which considers body not only in the physical aspect but also as an expression of subjectivity and totality of the person.

MeSH terms

  • Bioethics
  • Body Image
  • Breast Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy
  • Female
  • Gender Identity*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / psychology*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / therapy
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life*
  • Stress, Psychological