The role of social support among caregivers of people with cancer from Chinese and Arabic communities: a qualitative study
ConclusionEmpirical testing of culturally appropriate strategies that improve social support seeking among caregivers from CALD communities is recommended. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 26, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Association of food insecurity with overall and disease-specific mortality among cancer survivors in the US
ConclusionsFood insecurity was associated with a greater risk of overall mortality among cancer survivors. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and evaluate whether the observed association represents a causal phenomenon and, if so, whether the effect is modifiable with food assistance programs. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Comparing symptom clusters in cancer survivors by cancer diagnosis: A latent class profile analysis
ConclusionIdentifying symptom subgroups by cancer diagnosis has the potential to develop innovative and effective targeted interventions in cancer survivors. Further research is needed to establish extensive knowledge in symptom clustering between treatment regimens, and short-term and long-term cancer survivors. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Return to work and psychosocial trajectories after breast cancer: a longitudinal and sequential approach
ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that BCS who return to full-time work (slow and quick RTW patterns) recover better than patients who return to part-time work (partial and part-time RTW patterns). (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Reply to: “Psychosocial symptoms associated with spiritual well‑being in Latino patients and caregivers coping with advanced cancer”
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effects of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy on hand dexterity impairment: evaluation of quantitative and subjective assessments
ConclusionSubjective symptoms (numbness and pain) and grip force control contributed to impaired hand dexterity in taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Analysis of trajectory changes and predictive factors of sense of coherence in patients after colorectal cancer surgery
ConclusionThere is heterogeneity in the trajectory changes of SOC in patients after colorectal cancer surgery. Healthcare professionals should implement early precision interventions based on the patterns of changes and predictive factors in each trajectory category. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A qualitative evaluation of the oncologists ’, neurologists’, and pain specialists’ views on the management and care of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in The Netherlands
ConclusionBesides the obvious need for better therapeutic options, and multidisciplinary exploration of patients ’ perspectives, a structured and collaborative approach towards diagnosis, treatment, referral, and follow-up, nurtured by improving knowledge and use of existing CIPN guidelines, could enhance care. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Differences in discharge letter content: oncologists ’ vs. home care physicians’ needs
ConclusionTransitioning to home-based palliative care may necessitate accurate information and consideration of patients ’ and families’ perceptions and emotions regarding medical conditions in discharge letters for continuous provision of high-quality care. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The role of food during oncology treatment: perspectives of cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals
AbstractPurposeMany cancer patients have problems eating which are usually connected to taste and smell alterations due to side effects of cancer treatment. These problems have consequences both in terms of malnutrition and reduced quality of life. In order to explore social and psychological consequences of eating problems in cancer patients, qualitative interviews were conducted with cancer patients, their caregivers and healthcare professionals.MethodsThe study was conducted in three European countries (Poland, Spain and the UK) that differed in culture, oncology care approaches and availability of nutritional products ...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A taste alteration-related scale assesses megestrol to improve chemotherapy-induced anorexia
ConclusionThe proficient efficacy evaluation of megestrol in enhancing appetite, mitigating malnutrition likelihood, and improving the quality of life of chemotherapy-induced anorexic patients can be achieved through taste-related scales. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Association between emotional competence and risk of unmet supportive care needs in caregivers of cancer patients at the beginning of care
ConclusionIntrapersonal EC of caregivers is crucial to reduce the risk of unmet SCN, anxiety, and depression from the beginning of care. Identifying caregivers with lower intrapersonal EC may be necessary to increase vigilance from healthcare professionals and psychologists. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Functional quality of life among newly diagnosed young adult colorectal cancer survivors compared to older adults: results from the ColoCare Study
ConclusionYA CRC survivors reported better physical and worse social function compared to older CRC survivors, and YA CRC survivors were more likely to report clinically meaningful social, role, and physical disfunction. Future work should further investigate QOL using age-relevant benchmarks to inform best practices for CRC survivorship care.Trial registrationNCT02328677, registered December 2014. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effects of exercise on life satisfaction of people diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionExercise could be considered an effective tool to improve life satisfaction in patients with cancer. Hence, professionals might consider the possibility of integrating physical exercise into strategies aimed at enhancing the low life satisfaction often experienced by patients.PROSPEROCRD42023438146 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effect of radiotherapy on the surface roughness and microhardness of contemporary bioactive restorative materials
ConclusionThe effect of radiotherapy might differ according to the type of the restorative material. Although results may differ for other tested materials, giomer tends to exhibit worse behaviour in terms of both surface roughness and microhardness.Clinical relevanceIn patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, it should be taken into consideration that the treatment process may also have negative effects on the surface properties of anti-caries restorative materials. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
