Article
Oncology
Jia Liu, Sharon He, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw, Christopher John Mchardy, Georgia Harris, Anastasia Serafimovska, Zoe Butt, Jane Beith
Summary: A novel brief clinician intervention, CIFeR, aimed at reducing fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients has been shown to be feasible, acceptable, and effective in improving self-efficacy in managing FCR. The intervention was adopted by 82% of participating clinicians, with self-efficacy significantly improving across all domains. Lack of time was identified as the main barrier to routine implementation of CIFeR.
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Oncology
Anastasia Serafimovska, Jia Liu, Jane Beith, Phyllis Butow
Summary: The study found that both patients and clinicians had positive views on CIFeR, seeing it as beneficial in cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects, particularly for patients with clinically significant FCR. Receiving CIFeR from their oncologists was appreciated by patients for adding a human element to addressing FCR.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
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Education & Educational Research
Jia Liu, Anastasia Serafimovska, Sharon He, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw, Christopher John McHardy, Georgia Harris, Zoe Butt, Jane Beith
Summary: The study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing a low-cost brief intervention (CIFeR) to reduce fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in routine oncology practice in Australia. The primary objective is to assess the adoption of CIFeR in routine clinical practice, while secondary objectives include identifying the uptake and sustainability, acceptability, feasibility, costs, barriers, and facilitators of CIFeR implementation, as well as assessing the impact of CIFeR training on clinicians' self-efficacy in managing FCR.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Lidia Schapira, Yue Zheng, Shari Gelber, Philip Poorvu, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Rulla M. Tamimi, Jeffrey Peppercorn, Steven E. Come, Virginia F. Borges, Ann H. Partridge, Shoshana M. Rosenberg
Summary: Fear of cancer recurrence is more intense in younger women. The study identified five distinct trajectories of fear of recurrence in young women with breast cancer, with approximately one-third of patients experiencing severe and persistent fears that may require targeted mental health intervention.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Malwina Tuman, Kailey E. Roberts, Geoffrey Corner, Courtney Beard, Carol Fadalla, Taylor Coats, Elizabeth Slivjak, Elizabeth Schofield, Wendy G. Lichtenthal
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cancer-related interpretation bias, FCR, and somatic symptoms, and examine whether bias mediates the relationship between somatic symptoms and FCR.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Nandakumar Devi, Veeraiah Surendran, Krishnamurthy Arvind, Veluswami Sridevi, Balasubramanian Anandi
Summary: The fear of cancer recurrence is a common concern among breast cancer survivors, and predictors include younger age, living in a joint family, and self-funding for treatment.
Article
Oncology
Bediye Oztas, Meltem Ugurlu, Gonul Kurt
Summary: This study examined the fear of cancer recurrence levels and coping orientation of breast cancer survivors and found a positive correlation between the two. Factors such as age, education level, CAM usage, getting psychological support, and different coping strategies were associated with the fear of cancer recurrence.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
J. J. Adashek, A. Jordan, L. S. Redwine, D. Martinez Tyson, Z. Thompson, S. Pabbathi
Summary: The study indicates that most cancer survivors had clinical needs relating to Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) at the time of survey, but these needs were met. Patients with higher distress scores were more likely to report FCR as an unmet need.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Li Peng, Ying Yang, Muyu Chen, Chen Xu, Yanli Chen, Rongqian Liu, Xiaozhen Cao, Min Li
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility and effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on Chinese breast cancer survivors. The results showed that the MBI group had significantly improved mindfulness, emotional and cognitive function after the intervention, and the fear of cancer recurrence was significantly alleviated. These effects were still significant 1 month after the intervention. Participants were satisfied with the online MBI.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Menglian Wang, Chen Gan, Jie Zhao, Wen Li, Lingxue Tang, Jian Xu, Huaidong Cheng
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of the CALM intervention in reducing fear of cancer recurrence and improving quality of life in breast cancer survivors. The CALM group showed significant reductions in fear of cancer recurrence, distress, anxiety, and depression, as well as improved quality of life. Compared to the care as usual group, the CALM group had significant differences in fear of cancer recurrence, distress, quality of life, anxiety, and depression.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
J. W. Ankersmid, F. K. Lansink Rotgerink, L. J. A. Strobbe, C. F. Van Uden-Kraan, S. Siesling, C. H. C. Drossaert
Summary: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of breast cancer survivors' estimations of locoregional recurrence risk, examine the variables influencing risk estimations and appraisals, and investigate the influence of objective risk, estimations, and appraisals on fear of cancer recurrence. The findings can inform clinicians on risk communication and improve communication about fear of cancer recurrence.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhichao Yu, Di Sun, Jia Sun
Summary: This study examined the relationships between social support, illness uncertainty, and fear of cancer recurrence. The findings demonstrated that social support was negatively associated with fear of cancer recurrence, while illness uncertainty was positively associated with fear of cancer recurrence. Moreover, illness uncertainty was found to mediate the relationship between social support and fear of cancer recurrence.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Paula Heidkamp, Clara Breidenbach, Kati Hiltrop, Christoph Kowalski, Anna Enders, Holger Pfaff, Birgitta Weltermann, Franziska Geiser, Nicole Ernstmann
Summary: This study found that fear of cancer recurrence (FoR) is a significant issue in long-term breast cancer survivors, with the potential to become a persistent psychological strain. The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness of FoR among survivors and the necessity for support programs.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Kathrine F. Vandraas, Kristin Reinertsen, Cecilie E. Kiserud, Synne K. Bohn, Hanne C. Lie
Summary: This study investigated health literacy and associated factors among long-term survivors of breast cancer. The results revealed that despite having high socioeconomic status, these survivors had low levels of health literacy. The study also found that education, income, age, personality trait, and fear were significantly associated with health literacy.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Seul Ki Park, Yul Ha Min
Summary: This study aimed to determine factors related to high fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in South Korean breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET). Factors such as hot flushes and sweating, depressed mood, irritability, invasive stage, taking tamoxifen, and being married were associated with high FCR in these patients. Screening and support should be provided for patients at a greater risk of experiencing high FCR.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Nicci Bartley, Polly Havard, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of cancer stakeholders regarding COVID-19 vaccination. The findings revealed mostly positive attitudes towards the vaccine, but also highlighted concerns, hesitancy, and uncertainty. Policymakers need to provide clear tailored information to facilitate vaccine uptake.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Christina Teng, Elodie Chiarovano, David Tighe, Kim Tam Bui, Venkatesha, Prunella L. Blinman, Hamish G. MacDougall, Janette L. Vardy
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of potentially neurotoxic chemotherapy on balance using virtual reality (VR) technology, and explore associations between VR balance assessment, falls, and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The results showed that VR balance assessment was not better at identifying CIPN than existing measures, but it can serve as a potential surrogate method to assess patients at risk of falls from CIPN.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Chloe Yi Shing Lim, Rebekah C. Laidsaar-Powell, Jane M. Young, Daniel Steffens, Nabila Ansari, Grace Joshy, Phyllis Butow, Adv CRC Survivorship Authorship Grp
Summary: This study fills a gap in qualitative research regarding the healthcare experiences and needs of people with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC-A) through interviews with 38 participants. The study identifies six key themes relating to the safety, effectiveness, timeliness, patient-centeredness, efficiency, and equity of CRC-A care. The findings highlight the importance of delivering repeated information, upskilling general practitioners, and implementing survivorship care plans or clinics to improve the healthcare system for CRC-A.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Kyra Webb, Louise Sharpe, Phyllis Butow, Haryana Dhillon, Robert Zachariae, Nina Moller Tauber, Mia Skytte O'Toole, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This study compared the levels of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) between cancer survivors and caregivers through a meta-analysis. It also examined the relationship between caregiver FCR, depression, and anxiety, and evaluated the psychometric properties of caregiver FCR measures. The results showed that caregivers reported FCR levels similar to survivors, with around 48% of caregivers reporting clinically significant FCR levels. There was a strong correlation between anxiety and depression and medium correlation with survivor FCR. The existing measurement tools for caregiver FCR mostly relied on survivor conceptualizations and lacked validation.
Review
Psychiatry
Michael J. Spoelma, Anastasia Serafimovska, Gordon Parker
Summary: The objective of this paper was to review potential biomarkers of melancholia in order to improve differential diagnosis, clinical response, and treatment outcomes. By comparing melancholic with non-melancholic depression, we emphasized the importance of distinguishing melancholia as its own condition.
WORLD JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jia Liu, Anastasia Serafimovska, Sharon He, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw, Christopher John McHardy, Georgia Harris, Zoe Butt, Jane Beith
Summary: The study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing a low-cost brief intervention (CIFeR) to reduce fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in routine oncology practice in Australia. The primary objective is to assess the adoption of CIFeR in routine clinical practice, while secondary objectives include identifying the uptake and sustainability, acceptability, feasibility, costs, barriers, and facilitators of CIFeR implementation, as well as assessing the impact of CIFeR training on clinicians' self-efficacy in managing FCR.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Oncology
R. King, L. Stafford, P. Butow, S. Giunta, R. Laidsaar-Powell
Summary: This meta-review examines the qualitative evidence-base on breast cancer survivorship experiences and identifies the main themes and areas for further investigation.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kim Tam Bui, Zoe Li, Haryana M. Dhillon, Belinda E. Kiely, Prunella Blinman
Summary: This study analyzed posts on Twitter related to scanxiety and found that it is a common negative experience among cancer patients. The study also described the demographics of users posting about scanxiety. The findings contribute to a better understanding of scanxiety and highlight the importance of reducing it.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Camelia Harrison, Nicci Bartley, Chris Jacobs, Megan Best, Sabina Vatter, Bettina Meiser, Mandy L. Ballinger, David M. Thomas, Phyllis Butow
Summary: This study aimed to explore cancer patients' perceived importance of disclosure, predictors of perceptions, and perspectives on family communication of germline genome sequencing results. The results showed that most participants intended to disclose results to their nuclear family, considered the results as family information, and believed it was important to disclose results to family members. Education level and the level of communication within the nuclear and extended family were significantly positively associated with the perceived importance of disclosure. Low health literacy and family conflict can complicate the communication of germline genome sequencing results.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Nina M. M. Tauber, Mia S. S. O'Toole, Anders B. B. Jensen, Phyllis N. N. Butow, Belinda Thewes, Emma Elkjaer, Sofie Knutzen, Annika von Heymann, Christoffer Johansen, Robert Zachariae
Summary: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of an online group-based psychological intervention (ConquerFear-Group) for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). The results showed that ConquerFear-Group significantly reduced the severity of FCR and maintained stable effects over a 6-month period.
Article
Oncology
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Phyllis Butow, Bernadette Bea Brown, Kimberley Mander, Jane Young, Emily Stone, Venessa Chin, Emily Banks, Chloe Yi Shing Lim, Nicole M. Rankin
Summary: This study aimed to understand lung cancer survivors' physical/psychological challenges, experiences of immunotherapy and targeted therapy, and psychological adjustment. The findings showed that many survivors are adapting to issues as they arise and maintaining a sense of hope and optimism.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Respiratory System
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Phyllis Butow, Bea Brown, Kimberley Mander, Jane Young, Emily Stone, Venessa Chin, Emily Banks, Nicole Rankin
Meeting Abstract
Respiratory System
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Phyllis Butow, Bea Brown, Kimberley Mander, Jane Young, Emily Stone, Venessa Chin, Emily Banks, Chloe Lim, Nicole Rankin
Article
Oncology
Jia Liu, Sharon He, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw, Christopher John Mchardy, Georgia Harris, Anastasia Serafimovska, Zoe Butt, Jane Beith
Summary: A novel brief clinician intervention, CIFeR, aimed at reducing fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients has been shown to be feasible, acceptable, and effective in improving self-efficacy in managing FCR. The intervention was adopted by 82% of participating clinicians, with self-efficacy significantly improving across all domains. Lack of time was identified as the main barrier to routine implementation of CIFeR.
Article
Dermatology
James P. Pham, Anthony Rodrigues, Simone M. Goldinger, Hao-Wen Sim, Jia Liu
Summary: EGFR inhibitors may be a treatment option for patients with advanced cSCC who are ineligible for or fail to respond to anti-PD1 immunotherapy. This systematic review and meta-analysis found that EGFR inhibitors had a moderate objective response rate and median survival in these patients, but also had a high rate of adverse events.
EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
