Review
Oncology
Keyla Vargas-Roman, Maria Isabel Tovar-Galvez, Antonio Linan-Gonzalez, Guillermo Arturo Canadas de la Fuente, Emilia Inmaculada de la Fuente-Solana, Lourdes Diaz-Rodriguez
Summary: This article summarizes the impact of coping strategies on the quality of life of colorectal cancer patients. The results suggest that coping strategies can help patients adapt and overcome the stress caused by the disease. For elderly patients, learning coping strategies may improve their quality of life after cancer diagnosis. However, more research is needed to validate this hypothesis, as there is limited randomized evidence available.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Giulia Agostinelli, Barbara Muzzatti, Samantha Serpentini, Michele Spina, Maria Antonietta Annunziata
Summary: This study examined psychological distress in lymphoma survivors and identified variables associated with it, such as gender, living situation, diagnosis type, treatment methods, sleep quality, exercise frequency, and medication use. Early identification of anxiety and depression is important to provide timely psychological support to those in need.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gianluca Pucciarelli, Karen S. Lyons, Antonello Petrizzo, Rossella Ambrosca, Silvio Simeone, Rosaria Alvaro, Christopher S. Lee, Ercole Vellone
Summary: Caregiver preparedness has a positive influence on the quality of life of stroke survivors and caregivers, and interventions can be implemented to improve the relationship between depression and QOL in stroke survivor-caregiver dyads.
Article
Oncology
Shannen R. van der Kruk, Kate M. Gunn, Ilse Mesters, Brigid M. Lynch, Jeff K. Vallance, Terry Boyle
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal associations between demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors, and changes in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer survivors 6-9 years post-diagnosis in Western Australia. The results showed that a notable proportion of participants reported a negative minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in fatigue, depression, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Non-Caucasian individuals and those who had non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) were associated with negative changes over time, while being obese and having received radiotherapy were related to improved outcomes.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Toshifumi Watanabe, Ryo Ohno, Ryuji Kajitani, Kurumi Sahara, Taro Munechika, Yoshiko Matsumoto, Naoya Aisu, Daibo Kojima, Gumpei Yoshimatsu, Suguru Hasegawa
Summary: This study investigated whether there was an age-related difference in changes in health-related quality of life (QOL) after surgical resection of colorectal cancer (CRC). The results showed that elderly patients did not necessarily show a decline in QOL more than non-elderly patients after surgery. There were significant improvements in QOL indices in the non-elderly group, while no significant changes were observed in the elderly group.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Erika Rees-Punia, Alpa Patel, Joseph R. Nocera, Sicha Chantaprasopsuk, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Corinne R. Leach, Tenbroeck G. Smith, David Cella, Susan M. Gapstur
Summary: The study found that increasing MVPA and reducing sitting time are crucial for improving health in older adults, regardless of prior cancer diagnosis.
Article
Oncology
Imtinene Belaid, Chaimaa Ben Moussa, Rihab Melliti, Manel Limam, Tarek Ben Ahmed, Faten Ezzaari, Mohamed Amine Elghali, Amal Bouazzi, Mohamed Ben Mabrouk, Rym Bourigua, Nouha Ammar, Makrem Hochlaf, Leila Ben Fatma, Imene Chabchoub, Slim Ben Ahmed
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in Tunisia and identify factors that may influence it. The study found that the emotional and sexual functional dimensions were the most affected, especially in women and patients under 50 years of age. Patients who were in complete remission and in good general condition had higher QOL scores, and physical activity may significantly influence all functional dimensions of QOL.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Alex Besson, Irene Deftereos, Karla Gough, Danielle Taylor, Roland Shannon, Justin M. Yeung
Summary: This study investigated the impact of sarcopenia on QoL in CRC surgical patients, finding clinically significant changes at both post-operative timepoints, indicating that PROMs can detect meaningful clinical changes in CRC patients with sarcopenia.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Stijn H. J. Ketelaers, Maarten van Heinsbergen, Ricardo G. Orsini, F. Jeroen Vogelaar, Joop L. M. Konsten, Grard A. P. Nieuwenhuijzen, Harm J. T. Rutten, Jacobus W. A. Burger, Johanne G. Bloemen
Summary: The prevalence of LARS in elderly patients after colorectal cancer surgery is relatively high, with significant impact on quality of life. Patients aged 70 and above are less likely to report major LARS after rectal cancer surgery. Those with major LARS have impaired quality of life in almost all domains.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xuan Wang, Huiling Zeng, Li Li, Zhen Fang, Lihua Xu, Weijun Shi, Jianxin Li, Junqiu Qian, Xiaoqing Tan, Jiezhen Li, Ying Qian, Li Xie
Summary: The study showed that personalized nutrition intervention combined with telephone-based education can significantly improve the nutritional status and quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors, including weight gain and improvements in various functional aspects.
Article
Oncology
Lesley Larissa Koet, Annelot Kraima, Ilona Derksen, Bas Lamme, Eric Jacobus Theodorus Belt, Joost van Rosmalen, Robert Matthijs Smeenk, Joost Alexander Boreas van der Hoeven
Summary: Preoperative face-to-face group education in an existing ERAS pathway environment was found to significantly improve patients' information level, reduce hospital stay duration, facilitate postoperative recovery, and enhance body image.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Lynn Calman, Joshua Turner, Deborah Fenlon, Natalia V. Permyakova, Sally Wheelwright, Mubarak Patel, Amy Din, Jane Winter, Alison Richardson, Peter W. F. Smith, Claire Foster
Summary: Depression in patients with colorectal cancer is highly prevalent, exceeding rates in the general population. Screening and treatment for depression throughout the care pathway is crucial. Our study identifies key risk factors for later depression at important time points, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and referral for appropriate support.
COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Thi Xuan Mai Tran, So-Youn Jung, Eun-Gyeong Lee, Heeyoun Cho, Na Yeon Kim, Sungkeun Shim, Ho Young Kim, Danbee Kang, Juhee Cho, Eunsook Lee, Yoon Jung Chang, Hyunsoon Cho
Summary: This study investigated the level of fear of cancer recurrence, its associated factors, and impact on quality of life in long-term breast cancer survivors. The results showed that even 10 years after diagnosis, long-term survivors still experienced a high level of fear of cancer recurrence. This fear was associated with an increased risk of depression and negatively impacted emotional functioning. Furthermore, a higher level of fear of cancer recurrence may impair overall health-related quality of life in long-term breast cancer survivors.
CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhou-Yi Zhang, Rui Wang, Li Zhang, Ming-Li Gu, Xiu-E Guan
Summary: This pilot retrospective study found promising effects of comprehensive nursing care on psychological disorders and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Linda Cole, Julie Easley, Leslie Grightmire, Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan, Sharon J. Matthias, Karen McBoyle, Emily Piercell, Amelia Purdy, Nancy Schneider, Richard J. Wassersug, Rosemary Martino, Margaret I. Fitch
Summary: The perspectives of cancer survivors offer valuable insights into the experiences of being diagnosed and treated for cancer, highlighting the importance of communication and support in providing person-centered cancer care.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)