International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 73-80 Quality of life in patients with soft tissue extremities sarcoma Download PDF Angéla Christie Filankembo Kava, Noura Qarmiche, Laila Chbani, S.Arifi, N.Tachfouti, M.Berraho, M.Maaroufi, M.Idrissi, A.Ibrahimi, A.Mrini, T.Bouhafa, S.El Fakir Abstract: Aim: Sarcoma treatment has several side effects in addition to the symptoms related to the pathology itself. In addition to physical condition, it also concerns psychological health and socioeconomic life and can alter quality of life. The aim of this study is to evaluate quality of life and its determinants in patients suffering of sarcoma. Methodology: A prospective study in Hospital Hassan II of Fez from June 2017 to January 2020. Quality of life has been evaluated using EORTC-QLQ C30 questionnaire. Results: We included 117 patients with a male / female sex ratio of 1.4. Patients under 60 years were predominant (64.1%). Liposarcoma was found in 33.3%. Metastases and comorbidity were found in 39.5% and 78.6% of cases respectively. The mean overall health score was 51.1 (SD = 26.7). The highest functioning score was social functioning at 95.3 (SD = 14.7).