Metastatic Breast Carcinoma and Women Sexual Quality of Life

Metastatic Breast Carcinoma: Evaluation of Women Sexual Quality of Life

Sexual health is one of the relevant parameters for assesing the quality of life.

Improvement sexual and emotional function improves quality of life scores and depression or anxiety in curative phase.

The purpose of the study is to assess the quality of sexual life of postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer in couples and to establish links with overall quality of life and the quality of the relationship.

We use a quantitative methodology to assess quality of female sexual life, quality of life and quality o relationship with validated scientific questionnaires.

The sexual and emotional intimacy will be explored by semi structured interview, not mandatory for patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women with metastatic breast cancer
• Age ≥ 50 and < 70 years old
• Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer at least 6 months prior to study participation
• Patient living with a partner
• Menopausal women (absence of menstruation for 1 year minimum)
• ECOG performance status ≤ 2
• Affiliated to public health system
• Informed and having expressed her non-opposition

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient in exclusive palliative care
• Single or not living in a couple
• Non-menopausal patient