Lifestyle changes after cancer treatment in patients and their partners: a qualitative study
ConclusionsOncologists and hospitals that provide lifestyle advice should provide cancer- and person-specific lifestyle advice, should offer this advice repeatedly into survivorship, and include the partner, as they are dedicated to improving lifestyle as well.Implication for cancer survivorsStaying healthy after cancer is important to both patients and their partners, and both experience their own facilitators and barriers to achieving this. Seeing a healthy lifestyle as a joint goal might facilitate change. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 26, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A systematic review of change in symptoms, well-being and quality of life with group singing in people with cancer and their caregivers
ConclusionsGroup singing may have favourable effects on selected symptoms, aspects of well-being, and domains of health-related quality of life specific to vitality, bodily pain, and mental health in individuals with cancer and their caregivers. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The effectiveness of therapeutic artmaking on depression, anxiety, quality of life, and psychological distress in cancer patients on chemotherapy: a systematic review of the literature
ConclusionArt therapy had positive effects on depression, anxiety, quality of life, and psychological distress of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Meanwhile, research on art therapy in cancer patients on chemotherapy is insufficient. We cannot conclude that art therapy benefits cancer patients on chemotherapy. More rigorous research is needed. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
“There is no expiration date”: a qualitative analysis using the Social Cognitive Theory to identify factors influencing physical activity among adults living with advanced cancer
ConclusionsAdults living with advanced cancer are interested in pursuing activity to gain strength and maintain independence despite reported barriers to physical activity. To ensure patients are encouraged to be active, accessible resources, targeted referrals, and interventions designed to address their goals are critical next steps.RelevanceIntegrating conversations about physical activity into oncology care for adults living with advanced cancer is an important next step to encourage patients to remain active and help them improve strength and maintain quality of life and independence. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Randomized controlled trial of an app for cancer pain management
ConclusionsThe primary obstacle encountered in the development of applications for managing cancer-related discomfort lies in the sensitive nature of the subject matter, potentially leading to patient apprehension regarding application usage for pain management. Consequently, meticulous attention to user preferences and anticipations is imperative, necessitating the creation of an application characterized by user-friendliness and medical efficacy.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trials Registry ChiCTR1800016066;http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=27153. Date of Registration: 2018 –05-09. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Comments on “Effectiveness of manual lymphatic drainage in intensive phase I therapy of breast cancer–related lymphedema—a retrospective analysis”
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Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cancer-related cognitive impairment and wellbeing in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive lymphoma compared to population norms and healthy controls: an exploratory study
ConclusionFor many patients with aggressive lymphoma, impaired neuropsychological test performance and impact of perceived impairments on quality-of-life precede chemotherapy and are sustained after chemotherapy. Findings support the need for large-scale longitudinal studies with this population to better understand targets for interventions to address cognitive impairments. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Narrative medicine interventions for oncology clinicians: a systematic review
ConclusionNarrative medicine interventions are feasible and acceptable and may bolster oncology clinicians ’ functioning across domains. Multi-site, prospective, randomized studies are needed to investigate the broader impact of narrative medicine interventions and advance the science of narrative medicine in oncology.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: CRD42022369432 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The effectiveness of digital psychosocial interventions on psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and health-related quality of life in patients with gynaecological cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsDigital psychosocial interventions probably reduced psychological distress and slightly reduced depression amongst patients with gynaecological cancer compared to the control group, which can be integrated into clinical practice. Additional trials with rigorous methodology and bigger sample sizes are needed to validate findings.Trial registrationPROSPERO (CRD42023389502). (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Trends in the prevalence and risk factors for peripherally inserted central catheter-related complications in cancer patients from 2016 to 2022: a multicenter study
ConclusionThe composition ratios of PICC-related complications in cancer patients in China have changed in recent years. Chemotherapy drug administration was a significant risk factor accelerating the occurrence of complications. Maintenance factors had the maximum weight on the COX model, followed by patient factors. It is suggested that patients with high-risk factors be closely monitored and proper maintenance be performed to prevent and delay the occurrence of PICC-related complications. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Longitudinal patient-reported outcomes after minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
ConclusionPatients with ESCC experience reduced health-related QOL and persisting symptoms after minimally invasive McKeown esophagectomy, but a recovery trend was observed within 1 month. The long-term QOL after esophagectomy is acceptable. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 20, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
“You matter”: patients perceptions and disparities about cancer care and telehealth during and after COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionElderly, male, and black participants reported the worst impact related to the pandemic. The majority of patients had a positive experience with telehealth. The results of the study suggest that telehealth services can serve as a tool for patients with cancer during and beyond active treatment to access supportive services. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 20, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of dance movement therapy and dance movement interventions on cancer patients ’ health-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionBoth DMT and DMIs had promising effects on several health outcomes, but results were inconsistent, and the evidence was weak. The reviewed studies’ low evidence quality and small sample sizes affected the findings’ robustness and reliability. Large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials with sufficient sample size s, and clear and veracious DMT and DMI protocols and data are required to provide more credible research evidence and influence practice. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Piloting a language translation device for Mandarin-speaking patients presenting for radiotherapy treatment —assessing patient and radiation therapist perspectives
ConclusionThis feasibility study demonstrated encouraging accounts of patients and RTTs with regard to ITD use in the context of RT treatment. Expanded, multi-institutional recruitment is required to yield statistical significance, inform the impact of the device, and determine requisite training requirements.Trial registrationHREC reference number: LNR/18/PMCC/115 (18/100L). HREC approval date: 10 July 2018. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 19, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Early change in fatigue, insomnia, and cognitive impairment and symptom severity 3 years post-treatment in breast cancer survivors
ConclusionEfforts to identify those who are at risk of experiencing fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment; monitor patients early after receiving a diagnosis; and provide targeted interventions may prevent long-term deterioration and improve well-being. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
