Cancer survivorship in urban people living with cancer following primary treatment: A secondary analysis of qualitative interview data
ConclusionThis study demonstrated how urban residency acted as both a barrier and a facilitator to recovery of health and wellbeing in urban cancer survivors following the completion of primary treatment. Area of residence should be taken into account by health providers and policymakers supporting cancer survivorship and the views of those with lived experiences should be included in informing future practice. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
An initiative to implement a triage and referral system to make exercise and rehabilitation referrals standard of care in oncology
ConclusionsImplementation of a validated triage tool by medical assistants and brief counseling by a rehabilitation navigator resulted in 45% of infusion patients accepting a referral to exercise or rehabilitation. The triage process showed promise for making exercise referrals standard of care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Summary of evidence on comprehensive healthcare for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients
ConclusionsThis study provides a comprehensive synthesis of evidence-based recommendations for managing CIPN in cancer patients, offering guidance for healthcare professionals engaged in clinical practice. However, when implementing these recommendations, it is crucial to consider the individual patient ’s clinical circumstances, preferences, and expert judgment, ensuring feasibility and applicability in real-world clinical settings. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Therapeutic effects of compression therapy on taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy incidence, negative emotions, and sleep disorders in patients with breast cancer
ConclusionCompression therapy can effectively reduce the incidence of CIPN, as well as improve the level of anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders in chemotherapy patients. Therefore, medical personnel should closely observe the physical and psychological changes in patients undergoing chemotherapy and provide corresponding preventive measures.Registration numberRMYY-LLKS-2022 –054.Date of registrationSeptember 25, 2022. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Spouses of patients treated for colon cancer: identification of key caregiver skills using the Delphi method
ConclusionThe study identified the key skills needed by spouses of patients being treated for colon cancer. Better awareness of these skills among professionals would enable them to offer tailored support to help patients and spouses maintain their physical and emotional well-being. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Response to “The effect of two different types of music played to cancer patients during chemotherapy on anxiety, nausea, and satisfaction levels”
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Pairing automated exercise coaching with patient-reported symptom monitoring: A way to nudge exercise uptake during cancer treatment?
ConclusionAn automated mHealth exercise coaching intervention, aimed to nudge those receiving chemotherapy to initiate an exercise routine had significant uptake, is acceptable and may reduce symptom severity.Trial registrationNCT01973946. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Enhancing the provision of cancer nutrition information to support care through experience-based co-design: a mixed-methods study
ConclusionImproved communication, training, and availability of suitable resources could improve access to and support cancer nutrition information and care. New, co-designed cancer nutrition resources were created and deemed highly acceptable to patients, carers, and health professionals. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Risk factors and the nomogram model for malnutrition in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
ConclusionsAge ≥ 65 years, completing ≥ 1 chemotherapy cycles, a high total radiation dose received, low BMI, low albumin, and low chloride levels are risk factors for malnutrition in NPC patients. The assessment effect of the new model, developed based on these risk factors, is good, and it can be u sed as an assessment tool for malnutrition in NPC patients. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Response Letter to Correspondence: Methodological considerations in evaluating sarcopenia and frailty in elderly gastrointestinal cancer patients
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Psychosocial consequences of head and neck cancer symptom burden after chemoradiation: a mixed-method study
ConclusionSurvivors of HNC and HNC providers described how treatment-related symptom burden impacts psychosocial identity processes related to body image, patient-caregiver relationships, and professional work. Results can inform the development of supportive interventions to assist survivors and caregivers with navigating the psychosocial challenges of HNC treatment and survivorship. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Stigma, risks, and benefits of medicinal cannabis use among Australians with cancer
ConclusionFindings highlight the need for robust data regarding the harms and efficacy of medicinal cannabis and dissemination of such information among healthcare professionals and to patients who choose to use the substance. Ensuring healthcare professionals are equipped to provide non-judgmental and evidence-based guidance may mitigate potential safety and legal risks. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A multicentre survey on the perception of palliative care among health professionals working in haematology
ConclusionThese results showed that healthcare professionals in haematology generally hold a favourable attitude and a high interest in integrating palliative care into their patients ’ care. The low referral rate could depend on clinical, cultural, and organisational issues. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Perturbations in inflammatory pathways are associated with shortness of breath profiles in oncology patients receiving chemotherapy
ConclusionsFindings provide preliminary support for the hypothesis that inflammation contribute to the occurrence of shortness of breath in patients with cancer. In addition, the mechanisms that underlie shortness of breath in oncology patients may be similar to other respiratory diseases. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 26, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effects of meaning-based psychotherapy on post-traumatic growth and death anxiety in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe qualitative analysis showed the positive impact of meaning-based psychotherapy interventions on death anxiety and post-traumatic growth in cancer patients, but the results of the meta-analysis on post-traumatic growth were not statistically significant. The review shows the need for more clinical trial studies in larger and more diverse samples in terms of cancer types and cultural background. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 26, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
