Article
Oncology
Puneeta Ajmera, Mohammad Miraj, Sheetal Kalra, Ramesh K. Goyal, Varsha Chorsiya, Riyaz Ahamed Shaik, Msaad Alzhrani, Ahmad Alanazi, Mazen Alqahtani, Shaima Ali Miraj, Sonia Pawaria, Vini Mehta
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of technology-based interventions in breast cancer survivors. The results showed that telehealth interventions improved quality of life, reduced depression and stress, but had no significant impact on weight change and anxiety scores.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Sarah E. Wawrzynski, Melissa A. Alderfer, Whitney Kvistad, Lauri Linder, Maija Reblin, Jia-Wen Guo, Kristin G. Cloyes
Summary: This study examined the social networks and sources of support for siblings of children with cancer. The findings revealed that mothers, fathers, close friends, and siblings (with or without cancer) were the most commonly reported sources of support. Friends and siblings provided validation and companionship, while parents offered instrumental and informational supports. This study provides foundational knowledge for improving support for siblings of children with cancer.
Article
Oncology
Hannah G. Peifer, Christina Raker, Sara Pesek, David Edmonson, Ashley Stuckey, Jennifer S. Gass
Summary: Over 40% of sexually inactive breast cancer survivors reported that their chest was important in intimacy after surgery, suggesting that breast-specific sensuality may be a route to intimacy for sexually inactive survivors. Post-surgical breast appearance satisfaction significantly correlated with comfort being seen by one's partner and appreciation of a pleasurable breast caress.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Chih-Tao Cheng, Samuel M. Y. Ho, Yihuan Lai, Qiaochu Zhang, Ging-Long Wang
Summary: The study identified two long-term anxiety trajectory patterns among breast cancer survivors: a resistant group and a distress group. Demographic and clinical variables were not associated with anxiety trajectory paths, while maladaptive coping was found to be a significant predictor of distressed anxiety. Coping profiles identified using the Mini-MAC were predictive of long-term anxiety trajectory among breast cancer survivors surveyed.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Azam, Muhammad Aslam, Javeria Basharat, Muhammad Anwar Mughal, Muhammad Shahid Nadeem, Firoz Anwar
Summary: The study assessed the quality of life of 250 female breast cancer survivors, finding that most survivors experienced fatigue and body pain in daily life; survivors aged 21-40 reported better physical health, while those aged 40-50 with a family history of breast cancer showed better mental strength; survivors from rural areas had better physical and psychological health compared to those from urban areas.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cristian Ochoa-Arnedo, Joan Carles Medina, Aida Flix-Valle, Dimitra Anastasiadou
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an e-health platform with integrated and stepped psychosocial services compared to usual psychosocial care, as well as examine its cost-utility. It involves a multicentre randomised controlled trial with primary outcomes including number of clinical cases detected, waiting time from detection to intervention, and successfully treated cases at different steps. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, reports, conferences, workshops, and media press releases.
Review
Oncology
Talya Gordon, Lena J. Lee, Nedelina Tchangalova, Alyssa T. Brooks
Summary: This integrative review provides an overview of psychosocial interventions and qualitative studies on African American Breast Cancer Survivors' wellbeing. Seven interventions and twenty-one qualitative studies were included, with spirituality and social support identified as protective factors for AABCS' psychosocial wellbeing. Further research is needed to address structural barriers faced by AABCS in obtaining long-term support.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Chen Meng, Zhao Liang
Summary: This study analyzed breast cancer patients' posts in an online support group, finding that emotional experiences and adjustment varied among patients in different stages of the disease. Patients' emotional expressions fluctuated throughout the illness, representing different emotional stages.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lonneke M. A. Wijnhoven, Jose A. E. Custers, Linda Kwakkenbos, Judith B. Prins
Summary: This study investigates the course of adjustment disorder symptoms in breast cancer survivors up to 5 years post-treatment. The results show that these symptoms fluctuate within 1 year and are associated with factors such as age, daily activity ability, social support, neuroticism, and optimism.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tan Simin, Yan Jin, Zhang Aidi, Tan Xiaofang, Ruan Chunhong, Li Lezhi
Summary: The study developed a measuring instrument to test psychological reactions and found differences in psychological reactions between patients with breast cancer and their spouses during diagnosis and treatment. Two common structures, reaction to role and body image change, and negative coping reaction were identified. The study highlights the importance of clinical workers paying attention to and helping couples deal with breast cancer smoothly.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Chiara Papini, Victoria W. Willard, Amar Gajjar, Thomas E. Merchant, Deokumar Srivastava, Gregory T. Armstrong, Melissa M. Hudson, Kevin R. Krull, Tara M. Brinkman
Summary: This study found that adult survivors of pediatric CNS tumors face challenges in social cognition and adjustment. The survivors showed severe social cognitive impairments, but reported few social adjustment problems. Impaired executive functioning and nonverbal reasoning were associated with worse social cognitive performance. Better social perception was linked to higher odds of attaining full-time employment and at least some college education.
Article
Nursing
Erfaneh Hajian-Tilaki, Karimollah Hajian-Tilaki, Dariush Moslemi, Gholamali Godazandeh, Mojgan Firouzbakht
Summary: The study found that higher level of social support was significantly associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, but not with the severity of fatigue. Additionally, the association of spiritual health with depression and anxiety was not independently significant.
Article
Sport Sciences
Kathleen M. Sturgeon, Justin C. Brown, Dorothy D. Sears, David B. Sarwer, Kathryn H. Schmitz
Summary: Weight loss or exercise plus weight loss can reduce inflammation levels associated with breast cancer recurrence and cardiovascular death in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Margaret Krasne, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Philip D. Poorvu, Shari Gelber, Rulla M. Tamimi, Lidia Schapira, Jeffrey Peppercorn, Steven E. Come, Virginia F. Borges, Ann H. Partridge, Shoshana M. Rosenberg
Summary: This study investigated coping strategies used by young breast cancer survivors and found that they primarily rely on support from family and friends. The study also found that higher reliance on emotional support from family was associated with lower anxiety levels in survivorship, while higher reliance on alcohol/drug use and taking care of others was associated with higher anxiety levels.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Psychology
Michael H. Antoni, Patricia I. Moreno, Frank J. Penedo
Summary: Cancer diagnosis and treatment are highly stressful experiences that cause uncertainty, fear, and emotional distress. Multiple stressors throughout the journey of cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, can negatively impact quality of life and well-being, and potentially contribute to negative long-term health outcomes. Interventions aimed at stress management have been tested in randomized controlled trials to improve psychological and physiological adaptation, quality of life, and clinical health outcomes in cancer patients and survivors. This review examines the evidence and emerging research in this field.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Christine J. McPherson, Alanna Devereaux
Summary: This study examines the dyadic effects of patient and caregiver attachment orientations on mutually supportive care in cancer treatment. It highlights the interdependence within the cancer caregiving relationship and emphasizes the importance of considering individual and relational ways of responding in providing support. Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and therapeutic intervention.