The Onco Life Podcast
Welcome to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for cancer care insights, treatment updates, and patient-centered education. Hosted by the team at Onco Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this podcast is designed to guide patients, caregivers, and listeners through every stage of the cancer journey.
Each episode features expert advice from our oncologists, wellness tips, treatment innovations, and answers to the most common questions about cancer types, therapies, and recovery.
🎧 Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate care—every step of the way.
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The Onco Life Podcast
Why Cancer Drug Trials Must Include Quality of Life Measures: The Missing Piece in Patient-Centered Care
Cancer treatments are often judged by survival rates, but how do they impact patients’ daily lives? This episode explores why quality of life (QoL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) must be included in cancer drug trials and how they change the way patients, doctors, and researchers evaluate therapies.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What does quality of life and HRQoL mean in cancer care
- Why survival alone is not enough to measure treatment success
- How QoL instruments like the EORTC QLQ-C30 capture patient experiences
- Key recommendations from The Lancet policy review on QoL in trials
- Challenges in collecting and reporting QoL data consistently
- Real-world examples where QoL data influenced treatment choices
- How patients and caregivers can use QoL information to make better decisions
By understanding the full impact of cancer treatments, patients can make informed choices that align with their personal values and daily needs.
Blog Link: Why Cancer Drug Trials Must Include Quality of Life Measures
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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