The impact of APOE and smoking history on cognitive function in older, long-term breast cancer survivors
ConclusionsThe results support the long-term cognitive impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatments on older, disease-free survivors, particularly for ε4 carriers. The results also emphasize the importance of assessing smoking history when examiningAPOE and cognition and are an example of the complex interactions of age, genetics, health behaviors, and disease history in determining cognitive function.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThese results help explain why only a subset of breast cancer survivors appear to be vulnerable to cognitive problems. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 24, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Caregiver costs and financial burden in caregivers of African American cancer survivors
ConclusionsMost caregivers experienced costs related to caregiving, and these costs were associated with higher prevalence of high caregiver financial burden.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsInformal caregivers experience financial hardship related to cancer along with cancer survivors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 24, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A randomised controlled trial evaluating two cognitive rehabilitation approaches for cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment
ConclusionThere were no significant differences between intervention groups and controls using linear mixed models adjusted for baseline scores.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCognitive symptoms and neuropsychological test scores improve over time. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 15, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
When cancer survivors are also caregivers: well-being of “dual-role” cancer survivors
ConclusionsNearly four million cancer survivors in the USA are concomitant caregivers. Individuals with dual roles reported diminished well-being across a variety of measures than caregivers only.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsSignificant unmet health and psychosocial needs exist among individuals with dual roles. Our findings urge for increased awareness of this additional role/responsibility in cancer survivors and provide direct evidence for healthcare providers and policymakers to develop substantial support from the structural level. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 12, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life 15 years after oesophageal cancer surgery: a prospective nationwide cohort study
ConclusionsThis study suggests that surgery for oesophageal cancer entails long-term, possibly life-long, symptoms related to the digestive tract.Implication for Cancer Survivors.Comprehensive support from healthcare may be imperative for oesophageal cancer survivors to adapt to and cope with consequences of oesophageal cancer surgery. Prevention, early identification and adequate treatment of postoperative complications may improve patient outcome. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 11, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Colorectal cancer screening utilization among breast, cervical, prostate, skin, and lung cancer survivors
ConclusionsOur findings provide important evidence on potential factors that are associated with guideline-concordant CRC screening utilization across different cancer survivors, which include older age, recency of routine checkup, and multiple chronic diseases. Moreover, variation in CRC screening utilization across cancer survivors may highlight missed opportunities for secondary cancer prevention.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsEstablishing clear CRC screening guidelines and including patient-provider communication on recommendation in cancer survivorship care may increase adherence to CRC screening. (Source: Journal...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 10, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient education for breast cancer –related lymphedema: a systematic review
ConclusionsIndividualized BCRL education via a multi-modal approach, repeated at multiple time points, and assessment of survivors ’ knowledge acquisition is recommended. Consideration of the survivors’ phase of treatment, content volume, and time required to complete the program is advised when developing the educational intervention.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsSurvivors of BC may need to advocate for BCRL education based on their individual risk and needs, request a point of contact for questions/follow up, and express their preferred style of learning. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 8, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Association between physical activity and health-related quality of life: time to deterioration model analysis in lung adenocarcinoma
ConclusionsPre-treatment physical activity of LUAD patients may delay the TTD of multiple HRQoL indicators in EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-LC13.Implication for Cancer SurvivorsHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a key aspect of care for cancer survivors (someone who is living with or beyond cancer), that can be improved by physical activity. Our aim was to explore the relationship between physical activity and time to deterioration (TTD) of the HRQoL in patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 4, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Factors influencing the e-health literacy in cancer patients: a systematic review
ConclusionThe study has identified the influencing factors of e-health literacy among cancer survivors, including age, gender, domicile place, education level, information-seeking behavior, and social support. In the future, e-health literacy lectures need to be carried out for elderly cancer patients, especially those who live in rural areas and have no access to the Internet. Families and friends of cancer survivors should also be encouraged to offer them more support.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThese findings of this review provide novel insights for both family members and medical workers to improve e-health liter...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - October 3, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Longitudinal changes in patient-reported cognitive complaints among older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies — results from the Cancer and Aging Resilience Evaluation (CARE) Registry
ConclusionsIn this first study, examining early change in CC among older adults with cancer, ~ 28% exhibited cognitive decline. Baseline cognition is the most important early predictor of follow-up cognition. Longer follow-up is needed to identify long-term predictors of CC change in cancer survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCognitive decline, even early, may occur in many older adults with cancer. Baseline and regular follow-up assessments of cognitive symptoms are an important component of survivorship care. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - September 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Job loss, return to work, and multidimensional well-being after breast cancer treatment in working-age Black and White women
ConclusionsWork status is commonly disrupted in breast cancer survivors, but sustained work is associated with well-being. Interventions to support women ’s continued employment after diagnosis are an important dimension of breast cancer survivorship.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsOur findings indicate that work continuation and returning to work may be a useful measure for a range of wellbeing concerns, particularly among Black breast cancer survivors who experience greater job loss. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - September 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Motivational interviewing interventions aiming to improve health behaviors among cancer survivors: a systematic scoping review
ConclusionThe use of MI appears to have the potential to improve health behaviors in various settings for individuals on different cancer care trajectories.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsHealthcare providers can use MI to support physical activity and a healthy diet. Future research should focus on providing evidence on the utilization of MI with minimum standards and longitudinal outcome assessment for developing and maintaining sustainable healthy behaviors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - September 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cancer-related self-perception in men affected by prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy
ConclusionsSelf-perception in men affected by PCa can vary widely and is associated with distinct characteristics that reflect the experienced severity of the disease, therapy side effects, and psychological well-being.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThe assessment of cancer-related self-perception can give important insights when evaluating men affected by PCa who need assistance in coping with their disease. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - September 13, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
What is the evidence behind cancer care reviews, a primary care cancer support tool? A scoping review
ConclusionsFurther studies should identify the role that stakeholders believe they should have in CCRs, improve care coordination between primary care and secondary care and how to support caregivers.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThere is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of CCRs in general practice. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - September 6, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Retirement behavior of cancer survivors: role of health insurance
ConclusionsCancer survivors with employer and retiree health insurance leave the workforce earlier and report better health status when they stop working than those without equivalent insurance.Implications for cancer survivorsPolicies to support health insurance outside of employment may allow cancer survivors to retire earlier and may have positive health benefits. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - September 5, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
