Article
Oncology
Karen Fergus, Saunia Ahmad, Sandra Gardner, Iana Ianakieva, Deborah McLeod, Joanne Stephen, Wendy Carter, Amanda Periera, Ellen Warner, Jim Panchaud
Summary: This study indicates that the Couplelinks program has modest effects on improving dyadic coping for young women with breast cancer and their partners, but the effects were not maintained in the long term and did not impact overall relationship adjustment.
Article
Oncology
Renee Eggins, Helen Fowler, Jessica Cameron, Joanne F. Aitken, Philippa Youl, Gavin Turrell, Suzanne K. Chambers, Jeff Dunn, Chris Pyke, Peter D. Baade, Belinda Goodwin
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate whether supportive care needs vary based on remoteness and area-level socio-economic status, and to identify the factors associated with lower quality of life, higher psychological distress, and severity of unmet supportive care needs. The results showed that women living in outer regional areas reported the highest severity of unmet need, and those in moderately and most disadvantaged areas also had greater unmet need. Three clusters of women were identified based on their characteristics and differences in unmet needs and psychosocial outcomes. This information can be used to identify women with higher supportive care needs and target interventions accordingly.
Article
Oncology
Rachel Kritzik, Edidiong Usoro, Beth N. Peshkin, Claudine Isaacs, Heiddis B. Valdimarsdottir, Shawna Willey, Suzanne O'Neill, Tiffani DeMarco, Rachel Nusbaum, Lina Jandorf, Sarah Kelleher, Marc D. Schwartz
Summary: The study found that providing proactive rapid genetic counseling and testing after a breast cancer diagnosis can increase patients' genetic knowledge, but has no significant impact on other outcomes. Patients who participated in genetic counseling showed significantly increased knowledge and improved quality of life compared to those who did not participate.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Julia Marie Hufeld, Peter Esser, Ute Goerling, Myriel Hermann, Tanja Zimmermann, Hannah Reuter, Jochen Ernst
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of mental disorders, psychosocial distress, perceived needs for psychosocial support, and utilization of support services in newly diagnosed cancer patients and their relatives. It also considers potential contributing factors for psychological comorbidity. This research is important for improving the quality of care and quality of life in cancer survivors.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Anne Katrine Hartmann Soby, Caroline M. M. Moos, Aida Hougaard Andersen, Sophie Lykkegaard Ravn, Christina Maar Andersen, Kirsten Kaya Roessler
Summary: Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among women and adolescents with a mother diagnosed with breast cancer are a vulnerable group. The needs for information and psycho-social support of these adolescents are often not met, leading to reluctance in sharing feelings and experiencing abandonment. Lack of information and poor family functioning contribute to their distress. To address these issues, encounter groups and indirect support from healthcare professionals to parents should be provided, with extra attention given to adolescents from poor-functioning families.
Article
Oncology
Claire C. Conley, McKenzie McIntyre, Stephanie Dekkers, Tuya Pal, Susan T. Vadaparampil
Summary: This study examined socioeconomic disparities in psychological service recommendation, attempts to access, and receipt among Black breast cancer survivors. The results showed that being employed was associated with a lower likelihood of attempts to access and receipt of psychological services, and participants from more disadvantaged areas were more likely to receive psychological services. These findings highlight the importance of considering both race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status in mental health care disparities.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Dariusz Krok, Ewa Telka, Marcin Moron
Summary: This study examines the mediation effects of partner communication on the relationship between marital satisfaction and illness acceptance among couples coping with breast cancer. The results show that for patients, marital satisfaction is positively associated with supportive self-communication, supportive partner communication, and illness acceptance. For spouses, marital satisfaction is positively correlated with supportive self-communication and supportive partner communication, but negatively correlated with deprecating communication. The associations between marital satisfaction and illness acceptance are mainly mediated by supportive communication.
Article
Oncology
Beth Herring, Helena Lewis-Smith, Nicole Paraskeva, Diana Harcourt
Summary: This study explores the care-giving experiences of informal carers of men with breast cancer in the UK, identifying their psychosocial support needs and preferences. The results highlight the significant impact on informal carers' physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being when providing care for men diagnosed with breast cancer, and their experiences of distress and isolation. There is a need for increased awareness and further research to better understand the psychosocial impact and support needs for informal carers of men with breast cancer.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Laura C. Pinheiro, Genevieve A. Fasano, Anjile An, Lauren Mount, Solange Bayard, Shoshana Rosenberg, Evelyn Taiwo, Susan Loeb-Zeitlin, Jennifer Marti, Hani Ashamalla, Onyi Balogun, Michael Smith, Beth Siegel, Alan Astrow, Lisa Newman, Manmeet Malik, Vivian Bea, Rulla M. Tamimi
Summary: This study explores the psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women with and without breast cancer in New York City. The findings indicate that women recently diagnosed with breast cancer report higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to women without cancer and breast cancer survivors, with a significant difference in perceived stress. Therefore, there is a need to identify and stratify patients facing a new breast cancer diagnosis and provide them with additional resources to mitigate the adverse impacts of the pandemic and a breast cancer diagnosis on psychosocial health.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jennifer Brunet, Jenson Price, Aurelie Baillot
Summary: This study aims to review the current evidence on the feasibility and acceptability of psychosocial interventions for body image targeting women diagnosed with breast cancer, providing recommendations for future research. The study will evaluate the methods and findings of selected studies to optimize the success of psychosocial interventions.
Article
Oncology
Jose A. Carreno Duenas, P. Natalia Sanchez, Carlos E. Bonilla
Summary: This study aimed to compare overall survival, progression-free survival, and treatment response between patients who participated in cancer clinical trials and those who refused to participate. The results showed that participants had higher rates of stable disease and complete response, and longer progression-free survival. Therefore, participation in clinical trials could improve treatment outcomes and reduce disease progression.
Article
Oncology
Friederike Hammersen, Telja Pursche, Dorothea Fischer, Alexander Katalinic, Annika Waldmann
Summary: The study evaluated the use and needs of family-centered psychosocial support services among breast cancer patients with dependent children. It found that many patients had unmet needs, particularly related to their children, and that patients with low HRQOL, little social support, and single-mothers may have higher psychosocial needs.
Article
Surgery
Arash Azin, Houman Tahmasebi, Amanpreet Brar, Sam Azin, Gary Ko, Andrea Covelli, Tulin Cil
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status on breast cancer outcomes. The results showed that Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic patients were more likely to present with advanced stage disease compared to Non-Hispanic White patients. Additionally, Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to undergo breast-reconstruction. Furthermore, Non-Hispanic Black patients had increased hazard for all-cause mortality, and all-cause mortality increased with worsening socioeconomic status.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Carlie A. Mell, Patricia Jewett, Deanna Teoh, Rachel Vogel, Susan A. Everson-Rose
Summary: This study aims to describe the fear of cancer recurrence among gynecologic cancer survivors and identify psychosocial factors that predict elevated fear. The findings reveal that fear of recurrence is prevalent among gynecologic cancer survivors. Higher levels of distress, hopelessness, anxiety, and surprisingly, post-traumatic growth are associated with greater fear. These results highlight the importance of addressing the psychosocial well-being of cancer survivors.
Review
Oncology
Louise Mullen, Christina Signorelli, Larissa Nekhlyudov, Paul B. Jacobsen, Isaiah Gitonga, Tania Estape, Beverly Lim-Hoeg, Anne Miles, Cristina Sade, Carolyn Mazariego, Csaba L. Degi, Fuchsia Howard, Sharon Manne, Luzia Travado, Michael Jefford
Summary: This study found that most National Cancer Control Plans did not mention psycho-oncology, and only one-quarter of the plans had clear objectives specifically in the post-treatment survivorship phase.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne H. Buitenhuis, Mariet Hagedoorn, Marrit A. Tuinman
Summary: Objective self-efficacy is crucial for smoking cessation, but the influence of partners' other-efficacy on smoking behavior needs further examination.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Pernille E. Bidstrup, Hanin Salem, Elisabeth Wreford Andersen, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Steen Rosthoj, Peder Skov Wehner, Henrik Hasle, Susanne O. Dalton, Christoffer Johansen, Anne E. Kazak
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the FAMOS family therapy program on reducing parent-reported medical traumatic stress in pediatric cancer survivors aged 2-5 years. The results showed that children in the intervention group experienced significant decreases in trauma-related behaviors at 6 and 12 months, and this effect was partly mediated through reduced symptoms of depression in mothers.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
A. Gouliaev, T. R. Rasmussen, N. Malila, L. Fjellbirkeland, L. Lofling, E. Jakobsen, S. O. Dalton, N. L. Christensen
Summary: This paper describes and compares the characteristics of lung cancer registry data in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and discusses how a more harmonized registration practice could increase their usefulness for mutual learning and quality improvement.
Editorial Material
Oncology
Neel Maria Helvind, Marie Brinch-Moller Weitemeyer, Annette Hougaard Chakera, Helle Westergren Hendel, Eva Ellebaek, Inge Marie Svane, Mette Wanscher Kjaerskov, Sophie Bojesen, Helle Skyum, Soren Kjaer Petersen, Lars Bastholt, Christoffer Johansen, Pernille Envold Bidstrup, Lisbet Rosenkrantz Holmich
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Anne Marie Kirkegaard, Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton, Ellen Helle Boesen, Randi V. Karlsen, Henrik Flyger, Christoffer Johansen, Annika von Heymann
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a psychosocial group intervention on long-term survival in women with early-stage breast cancer and compared the characteristics and survival between study participants and non-participants. The results showed that the psychosocial intervention did not significantly improve survival in the intervention group. Participants had higher survival rates than non-participants, but this difference was more attributed to clinical and demographic characteristics rather than study participation.
Article
Oncology
Randi V. Karlsen, Beverley Lim Hoeg, Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton, Lena Saltbaek, Christian Dehlendorff, Christoffer Johansen, Mads Nordahl Svendsen, Pernille E. Bidstrup
Summary: This study examined whether recent socioeconomic factors were associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and self-management in breast cancer patients. The results showed that socioeconomic factors did influence HRQoL, especially within the first five years after diagnosis, specifically in terms of experiencing and reporting relevant symptoms of concern.
Article
Oncology
Kristine Elberg Dengso, Thordis Thomsen, Bo Marcel Christensen, Carina Lund Sorensen, Michael Galanakis, Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton, Jens Hillingso
Summary: This study aimed to assess Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), anxiety and depression in patients and caregivers during follow-up care after curative treatment for cancer in the pancreas, duodenum, or bile ducts. The study also highlighted the need to systematically screen physical and psychological symptoms in patients and caregivers during follow-up care and prioritize symptom management by clinicians.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
M. C. Rulanda, O. Mogensen, P. T. Jensen, D. G. Hansen, C. Wu, M. M. Jeppesen
Summary: This study compares the effects of patient initiated follow up (PIFU) versus hospital based follow up (HBFU) on fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), quality of life (QoL), and healthcare use after 34 months of follow up. The results indicate that patient initiated follow up is a valid alternative to hospital based follow up for low-intermediate risk endometrial carcinoma patients.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Mikkel Bandak, Kristine Skovly Nielsen, Michael Kreiberg, Thomas Wagner, Josephine Rosenvilde, Charlotta Pissinger, Christoffer Johansen, Gedske Daugaard, Jakob Lauritsen
Summary: We examined the effects of smoking on the overall survival (OS) of testicular germ cell cancer (TC) patients who received first-line combination chemotherapy (BEP). Using the Danish Testicular Cancer database, we identified patients who underwent BEP for metastatic TC. Information on smoking status at diagnosis was obtained through medical record review. OS and cause of death were compared between current smokers and never-smokers. Of the 1883 eligible patients, smoking status was available for 1156 patients, with 602 being current smokers. The 10-year OS rate was 92% for never-smokers and 83% for current smokers (P < .001), with a hazard ratio for death of 1.85 (95% confidence interval = 1.29 to 2.66, P = .001). A higher proportion of current smokers died from TC compared to nonsmokers (P < .01). Smoking negatively impacts survival after BEP in patients with disseminated TC, highlighting the need for vigorous smoking cessation programs in TC patients.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Gunn Ammitzboll, Ole Hyldegaard, Martin Forchhammer, Henrik Rottensten, Charlotte Lanng, Niels Kroman, Bo Zerahn, Lars Thorbjorn Jensen, Christoffer Johansen, Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) on early breast cancer-related lymphedema (LE) and its implications for quality of life (QOL). In a prospective observational study, participants receiving 40 sessions of HBOT over 8 weeks were followed for 6 months. While there were no consistent changes in objective measures of LE severity, participants reported significant improvements in QOL.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton, Christoffer Johansen
Article
Oncology
Mette K. Thomsen, Katrine B. Loppenthin, Pernille E. Bidstrup, Elisabeth W. Andersen, Susanne Dalton, Lone N. Petersen, Helle Pappot, Christiane E. Mortensen, Mikkel B. Christensen, Anne Frolich, Ulrik Lassen, Christoffer Johansen
Summary: This population-based study conducted in Denmark found that multimorbidity and polypharmacy were associated with higher mortality in cancer patients, with the impact varying across different cancer types.
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
Cecilie Hollaender-Mieritz, Emma Balch Steen-Olsen, Claus Andrup Kristensen, Christoffer Johansen, Ivan Richter Vogelius, Helle Pappot
Summary: Consumer wearables, such as smartwatches, can monitor health data and may be useful in the clinical care of cancer patients. The OncoWatch 1.0 study investigated the feasibility of using a smartwatch to monitor heart rate and physical activity in patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy. Although adherence to wearing the smartwatch was lower than expected, important findings were made regarding data setup and considerations for future studies.
Article
Oncology
Helle Pappot, Benony P. Bjoernsson, Oswin Krause, Christina Baeksted, Pernille E. Bidstrup, Susanne O. Dalton, Christoffer Johansen, Ann Knoop, Ivan Vogelius, Cecilie Hollander-Mieritz
Summary: By analyzing ePRO data using Machine Learning algorithms and permutation importance, this study found that symptoms such as aching joints and numbness/tingling may be important factors leading to nonadherence to planned adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
