COVID-19 perceptions, impacts, and experiences: a cross-sectional analysis among New Jersey cancer survivors
ConclusionAmong cancer survivors in New Jersey —a state that experienced high rates of COVID-19 infection—sociodemographic and health-related factors (e.g., race and ethnicity, sex, and multimorbidity) correlate with greater perceptions of COVID-19 threat, impacts, and experiences.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsStudies are needed to examine the influence of vaccination status on COVID-19 perceptions and identify inequities in clinical outcomes due to pandemic-related disruptions to cancer care. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Integrative review of school integration support following pediatric cancer
ConclusionsParents found neuro/psychologists highly supportive but reported limited support from other healthcare providers. Most parents reported mixed experiences with school faculty and reported many barriers to school system support. Parents reported positive experiences with school integration programs; however, limited programs were available.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsFuture programs and research should focus on addressing identified barriers and facilitators of school integration support. Further work is also needed to understand a wider range of parent experiences during school integration. (Source: Journal ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of iConquerFear: a self-guided digital intervention for fear of cancer recurrence
ConclusioniConquerFear is a feasible and potentially efficacious intervention for reducing FCR in breast cancer survivors. Easier navigation and more relatable examples may enhance engagement.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsiConquerFear may help address moderate but burdensome FCR levels in cancer survivors. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The dynamic buffering of social support on depressive symptoms and cancer worries in patients seeking cancer genetic counseling
ConclusionsWhile results were mixed, general findings upheld original hypotheses. Social support buffered depressive symptoms and cancer worries differentially for patients of different ages and different disease status.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsSocial support groups are beneficial for all patients and should be emphasized by cancer clinics. However, increasing patient-tailored and age-appropriate support networks will be crucial for managing depression and cancer worries for high-risk survivors: young adults with cancer. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Construction and validation of a risk-prediction model for chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in patients with breast cancer
ConclusionEducation background, exercise frequency, chemotherapy times, and fatigue were associated with high incidence of CRCI. The prediction model exhibits superior performance and has promise as a useful instrument for assessing the likelihood of CRCI in breast cancer patients.Implications for cancer survivorsOur findings could provide breast cancer survivors with risk screening based on CRCI predictors to implement prevention and early intervention, and help patients integrate into society and achieve comprehensive recovery. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to self-management in people living with a lower-grade glioma
ConclusionsPeople with LGG described distinctive experiences with wide-ranging factors influencing their ability to self-manage.Implications for cancer survivorsThese findings will improve awareness of the potential challenges faced by people with LGG around self-management and inform development of self-management interventions for this population. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Sleep health and quality of life in the Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors cohort
ConclusionsOverall sleep health was significantly associated with poorer HRQOL and variability in FACT-G scores. Additional studies investigating a causal relationship between sleep and HRQOL are needed to determine whether sleep quality could affect disparities in cancer outcomes.Implications for cancer survivors.Addressing sleep quality in cancer survivors may improve long-term health and HRQOL. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 20, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The association between neighborhood social and built environment on loneliness among young adults with cancer
ConclusionsFindings suggest that living within a cohesive social environment with neighborhood walkability/bikeability to built environment amenities such as green space, grocery stores, and public transportation is protective against loneliness among YA survivors. More longitudinal research is necessary to understand the dynamic changes in loneliness among YA survivors living in diverse social and built environments.Implications for cancer survivorsYA survivors may benefit from cultivating neighbor relationships and living within neighborhoods with walkability/bikeability. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Experiences participating in a telehealth exercise program among older adults with cancer: a qualitative study
ConclusionOCS viewed telehealth exercise positively. Identified barriers aligned with those in younger cancer survivors ( ≥18 years), indicating that OCS are able to engage with telehealth exercise programs alongside their younger counterparts.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsTelehealth exercise mitigates exercise barriers in OCS and should be used as a strategy to support exercise participation among cancer survivors, regardless of age. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 16, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Exploring childhood cancer survivor, parent, healthcare and community professionals ’ experiences of, and priorities for, using digital health to engage in physical activity: a mixed methods study
ConclusionsThis study identified key priorities that may help to promote physical activity behaviours among childhood cancer survivors. Further research is needed to integrate these priorities into health behaviour interventions and evaluate their feasibility and efficacy.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsIncorporating these multi-perspective priorities into future interventions will help to ensure their sustainability, acceptability, and uptake. This will in turn support childhood cancer survivors to develop a healthy lifestyle into adulthood. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Optimization of mHealth behavioral interventions for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: the HEALTH4CLL study
ConclusionsCombined aerobic and resistance exercise and daily self-monitoring improved PF and reduced fatigue in patients with CLL.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThis pilot study supported the feasibility of a low-touch mHealth intervention for survivors of CLL and provided preliminary evidence that exercising, particularly resistance exercise, can improve their symptoms and quality of life. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction: Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a new European eHealth solution (SurPass v2.0): the PanCareSurPass Open Space study
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Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Psychosocial correlates of physical activity in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThis systematic review highlights important psychosocial correlates of free-living PA that can be targeted in future PA promotion interventions for cancer survivors. Constructs mainly from SCT and TPB were the most studied and appear to be associated with free-living PA in this population. However, we cannot currently assert which frameworks might be more effective. Further studies of better methodological quality, per correlate and theory, exploring longer-term associations and across different types of cancer, are needed.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsHaving higher exercise self-efficacy, perceived behaviora...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cancer-related pain in head and neck cancer survivors: longitudinal findings from the Head and Neck 5000 clinical cohort
ConclusionsThere is high prevalence of general pain in people living with HNC. We identified subgroups more often reporting general and HN-specific pain towards whom interventions could be targeted.Implications for cancer survivorsGreater emphasis should be placed on identifying and treating pain in HNC. Systematic pain screening could help identify those who could benefit from an early pain management plan. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - February 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Prevalence, severity, and risk factors of cancer-related fatigue among working cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe high prevalence of cancer-related fatigue among employed cancer survivors underscores the need for targeted workplace interventions and fatigue management strategies. While the severity of fatigue is less than that seen in non-working survivors, the comparison with the general working population highlights a significant health disparity. The association between distress and fatigue suggests the necessity for a holistic approach to fatigue management that considers both physical and mental factors in working cancer survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsOur findings highlight the critical need for healthc...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - February 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
