Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Cancer Survivors.

Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) represent a major public health problem manifested through lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), anorectal and sexual dysfunction. PFD is a common problem in cancer survivors with a negative impact on quality of life (QoL). However, the magnitude of its prevalence in women with no history of cancer is unknown. Aims: To verify the prevalence of PFD among cancer survivors. Secondly, to evaluate sexual function, QoL and functional performance of women cancer survivors and the influence of PAD on QoL, ADL and emotional health. Methods: Two group is being conducted. Study Grourp (SG) are women diagnosed with any neoplasia in the period between 2013 and 2017 living in the municipality of Campo Belo / MG. Control Group (CG) are women in routine clinical follow-up at the units of the Family Health Program of that city, with no history of cancer. All volunteers will be interviewed by telephone through the application of a structured questionnaire that assesses socioeconomic indicators, gynecological-obstetric history and life habits, as well as specific questionnaires for the evaluation of PFD, functional performance and QoL.

Sex

Female

Inclusion Criteria:

Study Group:

* Women living in the city of Campo Belo, Minas Gerais who had cancer in the period between 2013 and 2017.

Control Group:

* Women in routine follow-up in the public health network through the units of the Family Health Program of the city of Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, without previous clinical history of cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women that have more than one tumor;
* Women with metastatic disease;
* Women do not have the physical and mental conditions to respond to the interviews;
* No acceptance or consent to participate in the survey.

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