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

Racial disparity in breast cancer survivorship: themes from a series of four national healthcare provider live virtual forums
ConclusionsThe findings provide compelling documentation of lived personal and professional experiences of racial disparity in BC survivorship. Potential solutions exist and must be enacted immediately to ensure equitable survivorship outcomes for Black individuals following a BC diagnosis.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsIncreased awareness related to racial disparity in BC survivorship among survivors, healthcare providers, and researchers will contribute to health equity and improved outcomes for Black individuals. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Perceptions of prescription opioids among marginalized patients with hematologic malignancies in the context of the opioid epidemic: a qualitative study
ConclusionsThis qualitative study demonstrates that fears and stigmatized views of opioids can conflict with marginalized patients ’ needs to manage debilitating HM-related pain. Negative attitudes towards opioids were shaped by the opioid epidemic and reduced willingness to seek out or use analgesics.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThese findings help expose patient-level barriers to optimal HM pain management, revealing attitudes, and knowledge to be targeted by future pain management interventions in HM. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 6, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Recruitment rates and strategies in exercise trials in cancer survivorship: a systematic review
ConclusionsRecruitment of cancer survivors to exercise interventions is suboptimal with barriers being predominantly patient-oriented. This paper provides the benchmark for current recruitment rates to exercise oncology trials, providing data for trialists planning future trial design and implementation, optimise future recruitment strategies, and evaluate their own recruitment success against current practice.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsEnhanced recruitment to cancer survivorship exercise trials is necessary in facilitating the publication of definitive exercise guidelines, generalisable to varying cancer cohorts.PRO...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 6, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Correlates of smoking during COVID-19 in the LGBTQI  + cancer survivor population
ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate that a proportion of LGBTQI  + cancer survivors continue to smoke during the pandemic despite the increased risk involved with smoking. Furthermore, individuals with intersecting marginalized identities experience additional stressors that may have been further exacerbated by the conditions of the pandemic that encourage t hem to smoke.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsQuitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can decrease the chances of recurrence and a new primary malignancy. In addition, practitioners and researchers should advocate towards examining and addressing systemic forms o...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Remote assessment of cognition and quality of life following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: deep-learning-based predictive models and MRI correlates
ConclusionDL-based prediction models assessed using remote assessments can assist in predicting cognitive deficit following NPC RT. Comparable results of remote assessments in assessing cognition suggest its possibility in replacing standard assessments.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsApplication of prediction models in individual patient enables tailored interventions to be provided in managing cognitive changes following NPC RT. (Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship)
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - April 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research