Study of Body Awareness, Arm and Shoulder Function, and Quality of Life in Women Who Survived Breast Cancer Compared to Healthy Women

What this Trial Is About

Breast cancer is a common cancer among women and a leading cause of illness and death. As survival rates improve, many women experience challenges after treatment such as problems with arm and shoulder movement, less awareness of their body, and lower quality of life. This research aims to study how breast cancer treatment affects these areas by comparing women who have survived breast cancer with healthy women of similar age and body weight. The study will include two groups women who have survived Stage 0-III breast cancer and a matched healthy control group. Participants will undergo assessments including the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand QuickDASH questionnaire to measure arm and shoulder function, a hand dynamometer test for grip strength, and a Clinometer device to assess shoulder joint position sense. Body awareness will be evaluated using the Body Awareness Questionnaire, and quality of life will be measured with the EORTC QLQ-C30 scale. Data will be analyzed to identify differences between groups. Participants will be assessed once at the time of enrollment with these tools. Researchers will collect information on arm function, body awareness, and quality of life to understand the impact of breast cancer treatment. The study will take place between May and October 2025, with all assessments completed on the enrollment day. The research aims to provide insights that may improve care and support for breast cancer survivors.

Body Awareness, Upper Extremity Function, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors