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Item Problematic Areas Related to Sexual Life of Individuals with Gynecological Cancer: A qualitative Study in Turkey(2015) Pinar, Gul; Pinar, Tevfik; Akalin, Ayse; Saydam, Tulay; Ayhan, AliThis study was conducted to examine problematic areas related to sexual life of individuals with gynecological cancer. Qualitative phenomenological research design was used in the study. The data were collected through "Semistructured In-depth Interview Form" and "Individual Information Form" with 30 women diagnosed with gynecological cancer. In-depth interview technique was used for obtaining data related to sexual problem areas of women. The data obtained were evaluated by content analysis. Average age of women who participated in the study was 46.70 +/- 10.66 (min=30, max=67), and women who were followed for the diagnosis of endometrium cancer (53.3%), ovarian cancer (36.7%), cervical cancer (10%). It was determined that there were significant changes in sexual lives of the individuals following the illness, and that body image, role of sexuality, sexual functions and reproduction ability, which are the four important components of sexual health, were affected unfavorably to a great extent. It was determined in this study that individuals with gynecological cancer face multidimensional problems regarding sexual life. Adoption of holistic approach by health professionals in the evaluation of sexual problems of women and attempting to solve the problem are of significance.Item Prognostic Factors Affecting Survival in Patients with Ovarian Cancer: A 5-Year Experience in an University Hospital(2017) Ayhan, Ali; Pinar, Guel; Pinar, Tevfik; Durukan, Ayse; AAJ-5802-2021The aim if this study is to explore the impact of the various prognostic factors on overall survival in women with ovarian cancer (00). Patients diagnosed with gynecologic malignancy in Gynecology Clinic of Baskent University Medicine Faculty between 2010 and 2015 included to study. Patients with ovarian (n= 112) cancers examined retrospectively. Kaplan-Meier, Univariate and Multivariate Cox regression model were performed to estimate for associations of potential variables with survival factors. The mean patient age was 56.4 y, range 20-80. The overall survival was 94.3%, 83.4%, 66.4%, 54.7% and 42.8% at 1, 2 3, 4 and 5 years respectively (60.5 months, range 43-68). 3-year disease-free survival was 25.3% (18.3 months, range 17-20). Multivariate analysis of patients indicated that stage, histology, grade, age at diagnosis, comorbidity, recurrence, BMI, menopausal status and regional distance were independent prognostic factors on survival (p< 0.05). In conclusion, these results will presents a framework to identify fundamental causes in survival for OC.