Prevalence and unfavorable outcome of frailty in older adults with gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsFrailty was associated with a poor prognosis in older adults with gastric cancer. Clinical medical staff should focus on the frailty of older adults with gastric cancer, conduct large-scale, multicenter, and prospective studies and early screening of patients, and provide guidance for the implementation of prevention and treatment strategies. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Emergency radiation therapy in modern-day practice: Now or never, or never again ?
AbstractRadiation therapy plays a fundamental role in oncological emergencies such as superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) and metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC). These are two examples of critical complications of metastatic cancer in terms of pain and functional impact (respiratory and/or neurological). The aim of this review is to explore the current indications, treatment options and outcomes for emergency radiotherapy regarding to these complications.Regarding SVCS, studies are mostly retrospective and unanimously demonstrated a beneficial effect of radiotherapy on symptom relief. Spinal cord compre...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Anemia diagnosis and therapy in malignant diseases: implementation of guidelines —a representative study
ConclusionsAnemia assessment is inadequate, transfusion rates too high, and iron and ESA therapy too infrequent.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05190263, date: 2022 –01-13. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
“Not even my husband knows that I have this [breast cancer]”: survivors’ experiences in accessing, navigating and coping with treatment
ConclusionsOur findings explored the emotional burden of BC diagnosis and treatment and the willingness of the BC survivors to find meaning in their diagnosis. Treatment for BC survivors should integrate supportive care and innovative BC access tools to reduce pain and mitigate the burdens of BC.Implications for cancer survivorsThe integration of innovative technologies for venous access and other treatment needs of BC is crucial and will improve survivorship. Non-disclosure of BC diagnosis is personal and complicated; hence, BC survivors need to be supported at various levels of care and treatment to make meaningful decis...
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Current cannabis use and pain management among US cancer patients
ConclusionsUse of cannabis among cancer patients may be related to their treatment and is positively associated with cancer-related pain. Future research should investigate the associations of cannabis use, symptom burden, and treatment regimens across the treatment spectrum to facilitate interventions. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
I ’m still me, I’m still a person: war metaphor use and meaning making in women with metastatic breast cancer
ConclusionWar metaphors are one collection of terminology people use to understand their diagnosis. However, their use may apply pressure to prioritize positivity in the face of diagnosis and treatment, in a unique clinical context where this may not be adaptive. These findings affirm a need to consider patients ’ lived experiences to best facilitate psychological adjustment to illness. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Feasibility and effectiveness of communication tools for addressing intimacy and sexuality in patients with cancer: a systematic review
ConclusionTools to support communication about changes in intimacy and sexuality among patients with cancer seem feasible and effective. The most commonly used tool, the PLISSIT model, proved to be feasible for HCPs and to have a positive effect on patients ’ and partners’ sexual functioning and quality of life. Giving attention to changes in intimacy and sexuality seems to be important in itself, regardless of the communication tool or approach used. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction to: Evaluating a shared care pathway intervention for people receiving chemotherapy to reduce post ‑treatment unplanned hospital presentations: a randomised controlled trial
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Frailty is an independent factor for health-related quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy
ConclusionRoutine frailty assessment may serve as a surrogate for the selection of patients with HNC with poor HRQoL before CCRT. Further studies are needed to determine whether appropriate interventions in frail patients would improve their HRQoL during CCRT. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Impact of autologous breast reconstruction on bra fit
ConclusionPreoperative baseline breast measurements, age, and BMI can impact bra designs for breast cancer survivors who undergo autologous reconstruction due to size, shape, and symmetry changes. Bra needs of people who undergo autologous reconstruction differ from those who undergo implant-based reconstruction. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction to: Prevention of radiation dermatitis with skin hygiene and washing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions on fecal incontinence and quality of life following colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionsPFMT combined with biofeedback was more effective than PFMT alone, but both interventions delivered alone were superior to UC. Future studies remain necessary to optimize and standardize the PFMT parameters for improving QoL among individuals who experience FI following CRC surgery.Review registrationThis systematic review is registered in the PROSPERO registry (Ref: CRD42022337084). (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Exploring the interconnectedness between health-related quality of life factors among long-term adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (AYAs): a network analysis
ConclusionThis study shows the results of a stable and reliable network analysis based on HRQoL data of long-term AYAs, and identified nodes, correlations, and clusters that could be intervened on to improve the HRQoL outcomes of AYAs. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction to: Complementary and alternative medicine use in breast cancer patients in Europe
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction to: Role of the nurse in patient education and follow-up of people receiving oral chemotherapy treatment: an International survey
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
