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Oncology
Diane Von Ah, Adele Crouch
Summary: The study found that cognitive function plays an important role in work engagement among survivors, and reducing cognitive dysfunction may be an important area for future intervention research to support BCS returning to work. Healthcare providers should assess and address perceived cognitive dysfunction to promote work-related outcomes in BCS well into survivorship.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Jamie S. Myers, Celina H. Shirazipour, Jeffrey C. Wertheimer, Arash Asher
Summary: This study aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a cognitive rehabilitation intervention for cancer survivors through virtual groups. The results showed significant improvements in perceived cognitive function, determinants of behavior change, and loneliness ratings after the intervention. Nurses play an important role in identifying, engaging, and facilitating cancer survivors in cognitive rehabilitation.
ONCOLOGY NURSING FORUM
(2022)
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Oncology
Yujia Qiao, G. J. van Londen, Jill W. Brufsky, Janette T. Poppenberg, Rebecca W. Cohen, Robert M. Boudreau, Nancy W. Glynn
Summary: Exercise interventions in breast cancer survivors can significantly reduce fatigue. Using the Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale (PFS) to measure changes in perceived physical fatigability may help evaluate patient-reported outcomes in future cancer trials.
Article
Oncology
Mohammed Al Maqbali
Summary: Sleep disturbance is common among Arabic women post-treatment for breast cancer, with poor sleepers more likely to have comorbidities and receive multiple treatments. Poor sleep was associated with lower quality of life in cancer patients, highlighting the importance of addressing sleep disturbances in clinical settings and developing interventions for management.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Orellana-Jaen Jesus, Carrasco-Paez Luis, Mora-Fernandez Matilde
Summary: This scoping review explores the effect of physical activity levels and exercise programs on cancer-related cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors. The findings suggest that increasing physical activity and using exercise programs may have the potential to improve brain health in these survivors. However, methodological heterogeneity needs to be addressed, and further research is needed to apply these findings in a clinical setting.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
J. Perrier, M. Duivon, P. Clochon, S. Rehel, F. Doidy, J. M. Grellard, C. Segura-Djezzar, J. Geffrelot, G. Emile, D. Allouache, C. Levy, S. Polvent, F. Viader, F. Eustache, F. Joly, B. Giffard
Summary: Sleep disturbance is common among breast cancer survivors, with differences in sleep structure compared to healthy controls, including increased awakenings, decreased Delta power during sleep deepening and recovery, increased Alpha and Beta power related to arousal during deep sleep, and decreased Theta power related to emotional regulation during dream sleep.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yesol Yang, Stephanie M. Gorka, Michael L. Pennell, Kellie Weinhold, Tonya Orchard
Summary: Approximately 30% of breast cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) after cancer treatments. Individual differences in intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and anxiety may be potential risk factors for CRCI. This study suggests that assessing IU and anxiety could help identify those at higher risk for CRCI and may be potential targets for intervention studies.
Article
Oncology
Kelly E. Rentscher, Traci N. Bethea, Wanting Zhai, Brent J. Small, Xingtao Zhou, Tim A. Ahles, Jaeil Ahn, Elizabeth C. Breen, Harvey Jay Cohen, Martine Extermann, Deena M. A. Graham, Heather S. L. Jim, Brenna C. McDonald, Zev M. Nakamura, Sunita K. Patel, James C. Root, Andrew J. Saykin, Kathleen Van Dyk, Jeanne S. Mandelblatt, Judith E. Carroll
Summary: This study aimed to investigate if older breast cancer survivors had higher levels of epigenetic aging and if it was related to functional outcomes. The study found that breast cancer survivors had higher levels of epigenetic aging compared to non-cancer controls, especially those who had undergone chemotherapy. Additionally, epigenetic aging was associated with worse cognitive and physical function.
Article
Oncology
Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Lianqi Liu, Loki Natarajan, Michelle Rissling, Ariel B. Neikrug, Shawn D. Youngstedt, Paul J. Mills, Georgia R. Sadler, Joel E. Dimsdale, Barbara A. Parker, Barton W. Palmer
Summary: Objective cognitive performance improved in women with breast cancer (WBC) from pre- to post-chemotherapy to one year later, while matched-controls showed consistent improvement throughout all time points. WBC reported significantly worse cognitive function compared to controls. Poorer neuropsychological functioning in WBC was predicted by inconsistent circadian activity rhythms, poor sleep quality, longer nap times, and cognitive complaints. Worse subjective cognition was predicted by lower sleep quality, higher fatigue, and depressed mood. Interventions targeting sleep, circadian rhythms, and fatigue may benefit cognitive function in WBC.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Meagan S. Whisenant, Loretta A. Williams, Tito Mendoza, Charles Cleeland, Tsun-Hsuan Chen, Michael J. Fisch, Quiling Shi
Summary: This study identified two subgroups of women with distinct symptom severity, with older and employed women less likely to be in the high symptom severity subgroup and women with poorer performance status more likely to be in the high subgroup. Women in the high subgroup reported lower quality of life and greater interference with functioning.
Article
Oncology
Kelly E. Rentscher, Xingtao Zhao, Brent J. Small, Harvey J. Cohen, Asma A. Dilawari, Sunita K. Patel, Traci N. Bethea, Kathleen M. Van Dyk, Zev M. Nakamura, Jaeil Ahn, Wanting Zhai, Tim A. Ahles, Heather S. L. Jim, Brenna C. McDonald, Andrew J. Saykin, James C. Root, Deena M. A. Graham, Judith E. Carroll, Jeanne S. Mandelblatt
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, both cancer survivors and women without cancer reported changes in loneliness and mental health. However, both groups experienced increased loneliness from before to during the pandemic, which was associated with worsening mental health. Screening for loneliness during medical care interactions will be important for identifying older women at risk for adverse mental health effects of the pandemic.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sharon W. Renner, Todd M. Bear, Patrick J. Brown, Stacy L. Andersen, Stephanie Cosentino, Theresa Gmelin, Robert M. Boudreau, Jane A. Cauley, Yujia (Susanna) Qiao, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Nancy W. Glynn
Summary: The study validated the Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale (PFS) Mental subscale for reliability, concurrent validity, and convergent validity. Results showed strong internal consistency and good test-retest reliability for the PFS Mental subscale in older adults, with the ability to effectively differentiate between cognitive and depressive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Juhua Luo, John T. Schousboe, Kristine E. Ensrud, Michael Hendryx
Summary: Our study aimed to examine long-term cognitive impairment among older breast cancer survivors. We found that breast cancer survivors had accelerated cognitive impairment after cancer diagnosis, especially among women diagnosed at older age or at advanced stage.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Franziska Holtdirk, Anja Mehnert, Mario Weiss, Johannes Mayer, Bjoern Meyer, Peter Broede, Maren Claus, Carsten Watzl
Summary: The study investigated the effects of an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention on quality of life, physical activity, and dietary habits among female breast cancer survivors. Results showed significant improvements in quality of life and dietary habits in the intervention group, but not in physical activity.
Article
Oncology
Amy A. Kirkham, Katarzyna J. Jerzak
Summary: Breast cancer survivors represent an increasing segment of the female population in Canada, with an overall prevalence of 2%. The decrease in breast cancer mortality has led to a higher number of survivorship care requirements.
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK
(2022)