Effect of psychotherapy on the quality of life in cancer larynx patients

ABSTRACT

To study the effect of psychotherapy the quality of life of cancer larynx patients treated by total laryngectomy. Prospective cohort study. 18 patients were divided into two groups, group A [10 patients] received psychotherapy pre and then post laryngectomy, while group B [8 patients] didn't receive any form of psychotherapy. Both groups were compared as regards psychological well being and quality of life using depression scale, anxiety scale, hopelessness scale, suicidal ideations scale QQL questionnaires. Psychotherapy has a positive effect on quality of life in cancer larynx patients