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Oncology
Jinyoung Shin, Dong Wook Shin, Jungkwon Lee, Jihye Hwang, Ji Eun Lee, Belong Cho, Yun-Mi Song
Summary: This study evaluated fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and factors related to FCR in Korean stomach cancer survivors. The results showed that FCR was associated with social, psychological, and health-related quality of life factors, rather than demographic, socioeconomic, or cancer-related factors. This suggests the importance of addressing FCR and providing comprehensive survivorship care for stomach cancer survivors.
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Oncology
Yaira Hamama-Raz, Shiri Shinan-Altman, Inbar Levkovich
Summary: The present study aimed to explore the meaning of fear of cancer recurrence among cervical cancer survivors. Results showed that this fear represents intrapersonal and interpersonal processes encompassing uncertainty, social-cognitive processing, and death anxiety. Therefore, potential psycho-social treatment options could be tailored to address these factors for cervical cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Louise O'Rourke, Peter L. L. Fisher, Sophie Campbell, Amelia Wright, Mary Gemma Cherry
Summary: Research on factors associated with fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in family caregivers of cancer survivors identified age, treatment modality, and illness perceptions as influencing FCR. However, studies primarily focused on clinical and demographic factors, with limited exploration of psychological mechanisms. Future research should investigate theoretical underpinnings of FCR in caregivers to support the development of psychological interventions for this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Oncology
Lokman Koral, Yalcin Cirak
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and spiritual well-being (SWB) as well as psychological resilience, while a positive correlation was identified between psychological resilience and SWB. The results also showed that SWB partially mediated the relationship between psychological resilience and FCR in breast cancer survivors.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Hyun-Ho Kong, Kyung-Won Kim, You-Sun Ko, Song-Cheol Kim, Jae-Hoon Lee, Ki-Byung Song, Dae-Wook Hwang, Won Kim
Summary: This study showed that long-term survivors of pancreatic cancer did not recover their preoperative body composition status, with preoperative sarcopenia and recurrence being the main factors influencing body composition changes. Female patients showed less reduction in skeletal muscle after surgery compared to males, and recurrence led to rapid decreases in skeletal muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue mass.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Oncology
Toni Sawma, Pascale Choueiri
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between family functioning and the fear of cancer recurrence in Lebanese breast cancer survivors. The results showed that balanced flexibility and the quality of communication within the family were associated with decreased fear of cancer recurrence, while chaotic family functioning increased the severity of fear of cancer recurrence. Cohesion, disengagement, enmeshment, and family satisfaction did not impact the severity of fear of cancer recurrence.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2022)
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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.
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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
Oncology
Xu Zhang, Di Sun, Nan Qin, Meishuo Liu, Nan Jiang, Xiaohan Li
Summary: This study identified 16 factors correlated with fear of cancer recurrence, 9 of which were positively correlated and 7 were negatively correlated. These factors include anxiety, depression, and social support, providing direction for interventions for FCR in cancer survivors.
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Oncology
Kristen J. Wells, Julia H. Drizin, Amy E. Ustjanauskas, Coralia Vazquez-Otero, Tonya M. Pan-Weisz, Danielle Ung, Claudia Carrizosa, Christine Laronga, Richard G. Roetzheim, Kenneth Johnson, Marilyn Norton, Rosa Cobian Aguilar, Gwendolyn P. Quinn
Summary: The study found that breast cancer survivors face many psychosocial difficulties post-treatment, and healthcare and support providers' perceptions of their needs may differ from survivors' actual needs. Providers and survivors agreed on post-treatment mood changes and familial stress, but differed on preferred sources of support and effects of cancer treatment on body image.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
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)
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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.
Review
Oncology
Orlando Rincones, Allan 'Ben' Smith, Sayeda Naher, Rebecca Mercieca-Bebber, Martin Stockler
Summary: A diagnosis of testicular cancer at a young age can greatly impact psychological well-being. Anxiety is the most common issue among survivors, with single or unemployed men at higher risk of poorer psychological outcomes. More research is needed to identify which testicular cancer survivors would benefit from psychological interventions.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Maurade Gormley, Lauren Ghazal, Mei R. Fu, Janet H. Van Cleave, Tish Knobf, Marilyn Hammer
Summary: Fear of cancer recurrence is a prevalent concern among young adult breast cancer survivors, with age being a consistent predictor of higher levels of fear. Factors such as motherhood status, health behaviors, psychological morbidity, and social support contribute to higher levels of fear in this population. More research and tailored interventions are needed to address the unique construct of fear of cancer recurrence among young adult breast cancer survivors.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Lucia Manganaro, Yulia Lakhman, Nishat Bharwani, Benedetta Gui, Silvia Gigli, Valeria Vinci, Stefania Rizzo, Aki Kido, Teresa Margarida Cunha, Evis Sala, Andrea Rockall, Rosemarie Forstner, Stephanie Nougaret
Summary: The ESUR female pelvic imaging working group updated their recommendations in 2019 based on >= 80% consensus among experts, highlighting the main role of MRI in initial staging, response monitoring, and evaluation of disease recurrence, while emphasizing the importance of whole-body FDG-PET in detecting lymph nodes and distant metastases.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Kanisa Rongsriyam, Siriwan Tangjitgamol, Pattara Leelahavarong, Yot Teerawattananon, Ekkasit Tharavichitkul, Chokaew Tovanabutra, Tussawan Asakij, Kannika Paengchit, Jirasak Sukhaboon, Somkit Penpattanagul, Lieutenant Col. Apiradee Kridakara, Jitti Hanprasertpong, Jakkapan Khunnarong, Taywin Chottetanaprasith, Vichan Lorvidhaya
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION ONCOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Oncology
Kittinun Leetanaporn, Jitti Hanprasertpong, Raphatphorn Navakanitworakul
Summary: Cell-to-cell communication is crucial in cancer biology, with extracellular vesicles (EVs) playing essential roles in intercellular communications between cancer cells and the surrounding microenvironment. EVs are small membrane-bound vesicles containing various molecules that contribute to cancer cell development and progression.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Aimwarin Tangkananan, Pitchaya Thongkhao, Narumon Janmunee, Jitti Hanprasertpong
Summary: This study investigated the association between chemotherapy cycles and oncological outcomes in elders with locally advanced cervical cancer. The results demonstrated that receiving 5-6 cycles of chemotherapy concurrently with radiotherapy improved progression-free survival and overall survival in these patients. However, the benefit of this treatment strategy was observed only within the first 2.5 years.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION ONCOLOGY
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thiti Atjimakul, Panote Wattanapaisal, Supaporn Suwiwat, Worrawit Wanichsuwan, Jitti Hanprasertpong
Summary: This study determined the frequency of microsatellite instability (MSI) and the impact of MSI-high (MSI-H) on clinical outcomes of Thai patients with endometrial cancer (EC). The results showed that MSI-H group patients had synchronous and metachronous cancer and demonstrated better 3-year disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival compared to MSI-S group patients. Factors such as lower uterine involvement, myometrial invasion, lymphovascular space invasion, and MSI-S were identified as prognostic factors for DFS. The prevalence of mismatch repair (MMR) gene deficiency in Thai patients with EC was found to be common and associated with better outcomes.
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kittinun Leetanaporn, Jitti Hanprasertpong
Summary: This study found that the HALP inflammatory index can serve as an independent predictor of oncological outcomes in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Adding the HALP index to the predictive model improves accuracy.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thiti Atjimakul, Jitti Hanprasertpong
Summary: Bone recurrence in cervical cancer patients is rare and associated with poor survival. Age and recurrence-free interval are significant prognostic factors for overall survival in cervical cancer patients with bone recurrence.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Narumon Janmunee, Aimwarin Tangkananan, Pitchaya Thongkhao, Jitti Hanprasertpong
Summary: This study compared clinicopathological factors between late-recurrence and early-recurrence patients with locally advanced cervical cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Late recurrence at >= 3 years was not rare, with stage III-IVA being the only independent risk factor associated with late recurrence at >= 3 years. Long-term follow-up should be considered for more advanced stages, as 2.2% of patients still had late recurrence after 5 years.
ONCOLOGY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Krantarat Peeyananjarassri, Kulisara Nanthamongkolkul, Ingporn Jiamset, Wuttipong Chusook, Sathana Boonyapipat, Rakchai Buhachat
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of appendectomy on survival outcomes in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinomas. A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent primary surgery between 2002 and 2022, and the results showed that the overall survival and progression-free survival were better in the appendectomy group compared to the non-appendectomy group. Appendectomy was not found to be an independent prognostic factor for overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinomas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ekasak Thiangphak, Ingporn Jiamset, Phawat Matemanosak, Athithan Rattanaburi
Summary: Myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome (MES) is a rare gynecological condition characterized by erythrocytosis, uterine fibroids, and normalization of red blood cell counts after surgical removal of fibroids. We report a postmenopausal woman with MES who had a history of erythrocytosis and underwent phlebotomy prior to surgery. All hematologic parameters returned to normal values on post-operative day 1, and completely normalized 4 weeks after surgery.
CASE REPORTS IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ingporn Jiamset, Pawara Uttraporn, Yuthasak Suphasynth
Summary: This study compared the surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and transvaginal endoscopic hysterectomy (TVEH) for benign uterine diseases. The results showed that patients in the TVEH group had shorter operative time, shorter hospital length of stay, lower morphine use, and lower postoperative febrile morbidity rates compared to the TLH group. Therefore, TVEH can be considered as an alternative hysterectomy procedure for patients with benign uterine diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Piyatida Molika, Rassanee Bissanum, Komwit Surachat, Kovit Pattanapanyasat, Jitti Hanprasertpong, Wilaiwan Chotigeat, Raphatphorn Navakanitworakul
Summary: Cervical cancer is a common type of cancer in women and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This study found that the expression profiles of lncRNAs in extracellular vesicles change during the development of cervical cancer, and these lncRNAs are associated with important pathways involved in cell proliferation, inflammation, and cancer progression. Some of the highly expressed lncRNAs are also associated with poor overall survival of cervical cancer patients.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kulisara Nanthamongkolkul, Pacharadol Taweerat, Ingporn Jiamset
Summary: This study aimed to develop a nomogram for predicting 3-year overall survival and outcomes for patients with uterine carcinosarcomas. The clinicopathological characteristics, treatment data, and oncological outcomes of 69 patients were analyzed to identify significant prognostic factors for overall survival and develop the nomogram. The nomogram, integrating body mass index, FIGO stage, and adjuvant chemotherapy, accurately predicted the 3-year overall survival of patients with uterine carcinosarcomas.
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kriengsak Dhanaworavibul, Kittinun Leetanaporn, Panote Wattanapaisal, Kittiya Deevongkij, Chutinun Leelarujijaroen, Jitti Hanprasertpong
Summary: This study explores the association between resting heart rate (RHR) and oncological outcomes in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. It is found that RHR is significantly positively correlated with tumor size and deep stromal invasion. Multivariate analysis shows that RHR is an independent prognostic factor for disease-free survival and overall survival in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Patients with RHR of 71-76 bpm and >76 bpm have a higher likelihood of disease-free survival and overall survival compared to those with RHR <= 70 bpm.
ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arisa Theplib, Jitti Hanprasertpong, Kittinun Leetanaporn
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Siriwan Tangjitgamol, Ekkasit Tharavichitkul, Chokaew Tovanabutra, Kanisa Rongsriyam, Tussawan Asakij, Kannika Paengchit, Jirasak Sukhaboon, Somkit Penpattanagul, Apiradee Kridakara, Jitti Hanprasertpong, Kittisak Chomprasert, Sirentra Wangtikitkoon, Thiti Atjimakul, Piyawan Pariyawateekul, Kanyarat Katanyoo, Prapai Tanprasert, Wanwipa Janweerachai, Duangjai Sangthawan, Jakkapan Khunnarong, Taywin Chottetanaprasith, Busaba Supawattanabodee, Prasert Lertsanguansinchai, Jatupol Srisomboon, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Vichan Lorvidhaya
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2019)
