Cardiovascular disease prevention and management of pre-existent cardiovascular disease in a cohort of prostate cancer survivors
ConclusionIn a population-based cohort of prostate cancer survivors, receipt of CVD preventive care declined over time, and frequency of cardiologist-led management of pre-existent CVD was low.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThere is a need to improve clinical strategies for reducing cardiovascular risk and managing pre-existent CVD in prostate cancer survivors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - July 5, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Identifying the unmet supportive care needs of individuals affected by testicular cancer: a systematic review
ConclusionsThe experience of needs varied in terms of frequency and distress which were commonly influenced by the age of the individual across the cancer care continuum persisting after 1-year post-treatment.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsWhen caring for individuals affected by testicular cancer, clinicians are encouraged to take a holistic lens to cancer care, particularly to explore issue or concerns that young men affected by testicular cancer might be embarrassed or reticent to discuss. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - July 4, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Neuropsychological test performance and self-reported cognitive functioning associated with work-related outcomes in occupationally active cancer survivors with cognitive complaints
ConclusionsThe percentage of cancer survivors with lower than expected performance on neuropsychological tests exceeded the percentage expected in a normal population. This neuropsychological test performance was weakly associated with various aspects of work ability and work functioning. Stronger associations were found between self-reported cognitive functioning at work with self-reported work-related outcomes.Implications for cancer survivors.A cognitive rehabilitation approach that specifically aims at reducing cognitive symptoms at work could be a valuable part of interventions that aim to improve work-related outcome...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - July 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Experiences of breast cancer survivors with lymphedema self-management: a systematic review of qualitative studies
ConclusionsLymphedema self-management is a lifetime commitment and a challenge for breast cancer survivors, who find it difficult to adhere to self-management and cope with their problems. They require timely and continuous effective self-management education, and instrumental and emotional support from others, particularly healthcare providers and family members.Implications for cancer survivorsTimely self-management education and access to lymphedema treatment and related resources are important for survivors to prevent and manage lymphedema. Breast cancer survivors should develop coping skills, and family members should...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 30, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Healthcare providers ’ promotion of physical activity among child and adolescent cancer survivors: strategies and challenges
ConclusionsThis research highlights techniques that HCPs use to promote PA to young cancer survivors and reveals the need for additional ways to support HCPs to improve PA promotion for child and adolescent cancer survivors. While HCPs emphasized the importance of PA for this patient population, they navigate barriers that limit the quality of PA discussions.Implications for cancer survivorsFurther research should explore interventions to improve PA promotion and PA participation among child and adolescent cancer survivors. By understanding the perspectives of HCPs, patients, and their families, PA promotion strategies can...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 27, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate a survivorship care planning intervention for head and neck cancer survivor-caregiver dyads
ConclusionsAn HNC SCP intervention was acceptable but ineffective in improving dyads ’ outcomes.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsPost-treatment SCP in HNC dyads was ineffective in improving outcomes in survivors and caregivers as delivered in this study. More research is needed to understand how to capitalize on the acceptability of the SCP approach and enhance its effectiveness to support dyads. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 27, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Adherence to healthy lifestyle recommendations in Brazilian cancer survivors
ConclusionOur findings may be useful to support counseling and interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles for Brazilian cancer survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsHealthy lifestyle may reduce mortality and cancer recurrence, and improve quality of life in cancer survivors. Identifying factors associated with the adherence to healthy lifestyle in cancer survivors may be useful to support actions and interventions. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 24, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Assessing the impact of religious resources and struggle on well-being: a report from the American Cancer Society ’s Study of Cancer Survivors-I
ConclusionsWith the exception of FCR, religious resources predicted better HRQoL outcomes in these long-term survivors of cancer. Conversely, religious struggle consistently predicted poorer HRQoL, including greater FCR.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsGiven the documented importance of its role in coping with the cancer experience, religion/spirituality should be a consideration in every survivorship care plan. Multidisciplinary assessment and support of religious resources and identification of and referral for religious struggle are needed to ensure the well-being of most long-term survivors of cancer. (Source: Journal ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 20, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Employment trajectories of young women with breast cancer: an ongoing prospective cohort study in Italy and Switzerland
ConclusionOur results suggest that most young BC survivors remain employed in the long-term.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsRegular evaluation of symptoms which may interfere with daily life and identification of financial discomfort is critical in providing timely and individually tailored interventions and in limiting unwanted reductions in work activities. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 10, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Types of usual sources of care and their association with healthcare outcomes among cancer survivors: a Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) study
ConclusionsAmong adult cancer survivors who were currently experiencing cancer, having a non-SPP type of UCS was associated with reporting more difficulties accessing care, worse health, more ED visits, and higher total expenses.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsTransitioning to SPP type of USC may result in better healthcare outcomes. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 10, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity participation for child, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: a systematic review
ConclusionPsychological barriers and social support are important to address in younger cancer survivors. Clinicians can use these findings to create exercise interventions to facilitate and overcome barriers to PA participation.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsWhile PA is beneficial for cancer survivors of all ages, different barriers and facilitators to PA participation exist depending on a survivors age and life stage. Survivors should discuss PA with their healthcare team at all timepoints in the cancer treatment trajectory in order to gain the associated benefits during and after treatment. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 4, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient-reported outcome measurement implementation in cancer survivors: a systematic review
ConclusionsWe found implementation of PROMs in cancer survivorship care improved health outcomes for select patient populations. Future research is needed to assess the real-world utility of PROM integration into clinical workflows and the impact of PROMs on measurable health outcomes.Implications for Cancer Survivors.Cancer survivors accepted PROMs. When successfully implemented, PROMs can improve health outcomes after completion of active treatment. We identify multiple avenues to strengthen PROM implementation to support cancer survivors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 23, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Financial burdens during the COVID-19 pandemic are related to disrupted healthcare utilization among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers
ConclusionFinancial burdens experienced during the pandemic impeded survivors ’ ability to utilize necessary healthcare, with worse impacts among female survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsDelayed or skipped healthcare may lead to an increased cancer mortality or severity of therapy-related conditions. Providing resources that enable survivors experiencing financial burdens to continue critical cancer and preventive care during the COVID-19 pandemic is a priority. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Adherence to cardiovascular disease risk factor medications among patients with cancer: a systematic review
ConclusionsCVD risk factor-related medication adherence is low among cancer survivors and declines over time. Given the risk for CVD-mortality among cancer survivors, testing of interventions aimed at improving adherence to non-cancer medications is critically needed.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsFor many cancer survivors, regularly taking medications to manage CVD risk is important for longevity. Engaging with primary care throughout the cancer care trajectory may be important to support cardiovascular health. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cancer pain and alcohol self-medication
ConclusionsLower alcohol use among cancer survivors with pain has many possible explanations, including several alternative pain management strategies or a decrease in social engagement. Our findings of racial and gender disparities in cancer pain are consistent with the broader evidence on disparities in pain.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCancer pain management for marginalized groups should be improved. Healthcare providers should screen cancer survivors for both pain and substance use, to prevent unhealthy self-medication behaviors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
