Psychological State And Trait Correlates Of Quality Of Life Prior To Radiotherapy For Prostate Cancer.

129 Background: Improvement in cancer treatment has increased need to focus on survivors’ quality of life (QOL). Survivors often experience psychological stress, with impact on QOL and disease-related mortality. Better understanding the heterogeneity in individuals’ psychological adjustment to cancer diagnosis and treatment may help identify the most valid screening practices and patients most in need of psychosocial support. The specific aim of the current study investigates correlates of psychological state and trait with QOL prior to radiotherapy for localized non-metastatic prostate cancer. We hypothesized 1) positive correlations with QOL and trait Extraversion, Openness, and Conscientiousness, and 2) negative correlations between QOL and state depression/anxiety and trait Neuroticism. Methods: The PHQ-9, GAD-7, and NEO-FFI-3 assessed depressive state, anxiety state, and personality traits, respectively. The FACT-P assessed physical, social, emotional, and functional well-being. Our sample (n=29) had...