Return to work improves quality of life and reduces psychosocial distress after radical cystectomy: data from a contemporary series of 230 German patients
ConclusionGlobal HRQoL and RTW are high among patients two years after RC. However, role and emotional, cognitive, and social functioning were significantly impaired, while high psychosocial distress persists in a material number of patients.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsOur study highlights how a successful RTW decreases psychosocial distress and increases QoL in patients after RC for urothelial cancer. Nonetheless, additional efforts by employers and healthcare providers are needed in aftercare after creation of an INB or IC. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Websites about, not for, adolescents? A systematic analysis of online fertility preservation information for adolescent and young adult cancer patients
ConclusionsCurrently, the majority of fertility preservation websites are about, but not for, adolescent and young adult patients. High-quality educational websites are needed that address outcomes that matter to teens and young adults, with a priority on solutions that prioritize equity.Implications for cancer survivorsAdolescent and young adult survivors have limited access to high-quality fertility preservation websites that are designed for their needs. There is a need for the development of fertility preservation websites that are clinically comprehensive, written at appropriate reading levels, inclusive, and desirabl...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Late-onset vascular complications of radiotherapy for primary brain tumors: a case –control and cross-sectional analysis
ConclusionsStroke prevalence is increased in long-surviving PBT patients treated with cranial RT.Implications for cancer survivorsCV events are frequent in long survivors of PBT treated with cerebral RT. We propose a check list to guide management of late CV complications in adults treated with RT for PBT. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Supporting the return to work of breast cancer survivors: perspectives from Canadian employer representatives
ConclusionsEmployers can adopt a humanistic management style by offering flexibility and increased accommodation for BCS who RTW. They can also be more sensitive to this diagnosis, leading some to seek more information from those around them who have experienced it. Employers require increased awareness about diagnosis and side effects, be more confident to communicate, and improved collaboration between stakeholders to facilitate the RTW of BCS.Implications for cancer survivorsEmployers who focus on the individual needs of cancer survivors during RTW can facilitate creative and personalized solutions for a sustainable RTW...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 4, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Performance of the pooled cohort equations in cancer survivors: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study
ConclusionsThe PCEs overestimated ASCVD risk in all participants. The performance of the PCEs was similar in cancer survivors and cancer-free participants.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsOur findings suggest that ASCVD risk prediction tools tailored to survivors of adult cancers may not be needed. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 4, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Theory-based physical activity and/or nutrition behavior change interventions for cancer survivors: a systematic review
ConclusionsTheory-based interventions seem to improve PA and diet behaviors in cancer survivors. Further studies, including thorough intervention descriptions, are needed to confirm these findings and identify the optimal features and content of lifestyle theory-based interventions for cancer survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThis systematic review can contribute to the development of more effective interventions to promote long-term adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Breast cancer survivors ’ exercise preferences change during an exercise intervention are associated with post-intervention physical activity
ConclusionFindings suggest BCS exercise program preferences may change after an intervention and be associated with changes in MVPA. Understanding the role of PA preferences will better inform the design and success of PA behavior change interventions.ClinicTrials.gov, ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT00929617. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Implementation of a Cancer Rehabilitation Navigation Program: a qualitative analysis of implementation determinants and strategies
ConclusionThis analysis uses implementation science to methodically analyze and characterize factors that may contribute to successful implementation of a CRNav program. These findings could be used alongside a prospective context-specific analysis to tailor future implementation efforts.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsImplementing a CRNav program expedites a patient ’s direct contact with a rehabilitation provider complementing the cancer care delivery team, and providing an additive and often missing service. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 26, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness of general practitioner- versus surgeon-led colon cancer survivorship care: an economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial
ConclusionsGP-led care is likely to be cost-effective for disease-specific QoL, but not for general QoL.Implications for cancer survivorsWith a growing number of cancer survivors, GP-led survivorship care could help to alleviate some of the burden on more expensive secondary healthcare services. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 25, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Utilization of a primary care-based cancer survivorship clinic: patterns and patient characteristics
ConclusionsThe PCCS clinic addressed cancer and non-cancer related needs. Older patients and survivors with more comorbidities had significantly increased clinic utilization.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsAs the cancer survivor population grows, increasing access to survivorship clinics based in primary care may help meet these patients ’ diverse oncologic and general health needs. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 24, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The promotion of homebased physical activity for people with lung cancer and cachexia, a qualitative study of healthcare professionals, patients and carers
ConclusionBased on a behaviour change theory, principles to promote homebased PA were developed. These principles need to be integrated into tools to promote PA in people with lung cancer and weight loss.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThe application of the proposed principles by clinicians will promote physical activity, enhancing the function and wellbeing of patients with lung cancer and reducing burden on carers. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 24, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Body composition and chemotherapy toxicity among women treated for breast cancer: a systematic review
ConclusionLow LBM appears to be a risk factor for chemotherapy toxicity, but the role of AT is unclear.Implications for cancer survivorsFurther research that accounts for guideline concordance in chemotherapy prescriptions and the use of supportive care medications is needed. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 24, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Efficacy of exercise training for improving vascular dysfunction in people with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analyses
ConclusionsCompared to usual care, exercise training significantly improves flow-mediated dilation (endothelial function) but not pulse wave analysis, in people treated for cancer.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsExercise may improve vascular health in individuals during and following cancer treatment. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic review
ConclusionsEvidence for long-term physical activity maintenance post-exercise intervention for people living with/beyond cancer is limited and inconclusive. Further research is required to ensure the physical activity and health benefits of exercise interventions do not quickly become obsolete.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsImplementation of the BCTs Social support, Goal setting (behaviour), and Action planning, alongside supervised exercise, may enhance physical activity maintenance and subsequent health outcomes in people living with/beyond cancer. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Screening practices of cancer survivors and individuals whose family or friends had a cancer diagnoses —a nationally representative cross-sectional survey in Japan (INFORM Study 2020)
ConclusionsA cancer diagnosis in oneself or family or friend influences an individual ’s health-related belief and risk perception, which can increase the likelihood of cancer screening.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsTargeted and tailored communication strategies can increase awareness of cancer screening. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 12, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
