Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading
cause of cancer deaths among females worldwide, more attention has been paid to the rapidly
increasing prevalence of psychiatric problems happening in breast cancer patients, It is very
important to take early measures to treat these psychosocial problems for breast cancer patients thus
improving their quality of life. Aim: This study aimed to assess quality of life among breast cancer
patients during adjuvant chemotherapy. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Setting:
This study was conducted at Damanhur Oncology Center in the outpatient chemotherapy clinic.
Study subjects: A convenient sample including one hundred and ten women with BC. Tools: 1)
Socio-demographic interviewing sheet. 2) Quality of Life Instrument (breast cancer patient version).
Results: The current study indicated that there were positive statistically significant correlations
between total psychological domains and total physical domains also total QOL and total spiritual
domains. Additionally, there were highly positive statistically significant correlations between total
social domains and total physical domains, also between total QOL and total physical, total
psychological and total social domains. Conclusion: Most patients with breast cancer have low total
quality of life Recommendation: Designing and carrying out psychological intervention programs
for patients with breast cancer.