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Oncology
Judith E. Carroll, Richard Olmstead, Reina Haque, Michael R. Irwin
Summary: Depression history and the number of depressive episodes are associated with accelerated biological aging in breast cancer survivors.
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Oncology
James C. Root, Yuelin Li, Elizabeth Schofield, Irene Orlow, Elizabeth Ryan, Tiffany Traina, Sunita K. Patel, Tim A. Ahles
Summary: The impact of cancer and cancer treatment on longer-term cognitive aging trajectories is currently unknown. Older breast cancer survivors showed lower learning and memory performance compared to non-cancer controls, and younger survivors exhibited more prominent differences in learning and memory as well as attention, processing speed, and executive function. These differences suggest a mechanism of cognitive aging and emphasize the importance of prevention and intervention in cancer survivorship.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
K. Daniel Tessou, Hector Lemus, Fang-Chi Hsu, John Pierce, Suzi Hong, Lauren Brown, Tianying Wu
Summary: This study found that acid-producing diets and depressive symptoms were independently associated with physical health among breast cancer survivors, and when combined, they were associated with worse physical health. Depressed women with higher dietary acid load had a significantly higher risk of reduced physical function and poor physical health compared to non-depressed women with lower dietary acid load.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra M. Wennberg, Anthony Matthews, Mats Talback, Marcus Ebeling, Stina Ek, Maria Feychting, Karin Modig
Summary: In this cohort study, researchers examined the frailty risk among breast cancer survivors compared to age-matched subjects. The study found a weak association between breast cancer survivorship and frailty, with higher risk observed in younger patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Shu-Yi Yang, Hanoch Livneh, Jing-Siang Jhang, Shu-Wen Yen, Hua-Lung Huang, Michael W. Y. Chan, Ming-Chi Lu, Chia-Chou Yeh, Chang-Kuo Wei, Tzung-Yi Tsai
Summary: The study indicated a significantly lower incidence rate of depression in long-term breast cancer survivors treated with Chinese herbal medicine, with a further 43% risk reduction seen among those using it for more than 1 year. Additional clinical trials are needed to determine the optimal dosage for CHM treatment in breast cancer management.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Lin Lee, Tania Islam, Mahmoud Danaee, Nur Aishah Taib
Summary: Regular physical activity after breast cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced mortality and better quality of life. However, this study found that breast cancer survivors in Malaysia had inadequate physical activity levels at diagnosis, which decreased over time. Malay ethnicity and being underweight were significantly associated with low physical activity levels. It is important to communicate about the benefits of physical activity on cancer outcomes and continue to encourage breast cancer survivors to be physically active throughout their survivorship, particularly among Malay ethnic group and underweight patients.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Arfan Siddique, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Lisa Gallicchio
Summary: Evidence suggests that cancer survivors, especially older individuals, have a higher risk of accelerated functional decline, indicating that cancer and its treatment may impact aging trajectories.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuxin Zhang, Jie Zhao, Nan Jiang, Yongyi Liu, Ting Wang, Xi Yu, Jiwei Wang, Jinming Yu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between types and numbers of comorbidities and stigma among breast cancer survivors. The results showed that participants with stroke, digestive diseases or musculoskeletal diseases had significantly higher stigma, and stigma was also higher among survivors with a greater number of comorbidities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Clara Breidenbach, Paula Heidkamp, Kati Hiltrop, Holger Pfaff, Anna Enders, Nicole Ernstmann, Christoph Kowalski
Summary: This analysis examines the prevalence, development, and determinants of depression and anxiety among breast cancer survivors in Germany 5 to 6 years after diagnosis. The study identifies several sociodemographic and clinical predictors and emphasizes the need for psychosocial support in both acute and long-term stages of treatment.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andrew W. Manigault, Kate R. Kuhlman, Michael R. Irwin, Steve W. Cole, Patricia A. Ganz, Catherine M. Crespi, Julienne E. Bower
Summary: Psychosocial resources can buffer the effects of stress on inflammation-associated depressive symptoms, highlighting the importance of psychosocial resilience.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Gee Su Yang, Angela R. Starkweather, Debra Lynch Kelly, Taylor Meegan, Ha Do Byon, Debra E. Lyon
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the characteristics and predictors of sleep disturbances in breast cancer survivors (BCS) for 2 years post-chemotherapy. The study found that anxiety, fatigue, and perceived stress were significant predictors of sleep disturbances at different time points. The study suggests that symptom management strategies for sleep disturbances should be tailored to the changing temporal factors during active treatment and early survivorship.
Article
Oncology
Tal Sella, Yue Zheng, Shoshana M. Rosenberg, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Shari I. Gelber, Rulla M. Tamimi, Jeffrey M. Peppercorn, Lidia Schapira, Virginia F. Borges, Steven E. Come, Lisa A. Carey, Eric P. Winer, Ann H. Partridge
Summary: Extended adjuvant endocrine therapy (eET) improves outcomes in breast cancer survivors, but optimal eET for young survivors is uncertain. A study found that many young breast cancer survivors receive eET, with factors such as age, stage, and receipt of chemotherapy associated with eET use. Further investigation is needed to understand the utility of eET in this population and potential sociodemographic disparities in uptake.
Article
Nursing
Ok-Hee Cho, Kyung-Hye Hwang
Summary: This study found that sleep duration and sleep quality of breast cancer survivors affect anxiety and depression. Therefore, when providing care for anxiety and depression in these survivors, various factors affecting sleep quality should be taken into consideration.
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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
Patricia A. Cronin, Cristina Olcese, Sujata Patil, Monica Morrow, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Oncology
Anita Mamtani, Sujata Patil, Kimberly J. Van Zee, Hiram S. Cody, Melissa Pilewskie, Andrea V. Barrio, Alexandra S. Heerdt, Monica Morrow
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2016)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Monica Morrow, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Oncology
Melissa Pilewskie, Michelle Stempel, Hope Rosenfeld, Anne Eaton, Kimberly J. Van Zee, Monica Morrow
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Oncology
Melissa Pilewskie, Cristina Olcese, Sujata Patil, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2016)
Letter
Oncology
Kimberly J. Van Zee, Andrea V. Barrio, Julia Tchou
Article
Oncology
Kimberly J. Van Zee, Emily C. Zabor, Rosemarie Di Donato, Bryan Harmon, Jana Fox, Monica Morrow, Hiram S. Cody, Susan A. Fineberg
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Anita Mamtani, Faina Nakhlis, Stephanie Downs-Canner, Emily C. Zabor, Monica Morrow, Tari A. King, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Anita Mamtani, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Anita Mamtani, Kimberly J. Van Zee
CURRENT BREAST CANCER REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Shirin Muhsen, Andrea V. Barrio, Megan Miller, Cristina Olcese, Sujata Patil, Monica Morrow, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Oncology
Damian P. McCartan, Emily C. Zabor, Monica Morrow, Kimberly J. Van Zee, Mahmoud B. El-Tamer
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Oncology
Megan E. Miller, Shirin Muhsen, Cristina Olcese, Sujata Patil, Monica Morrow, Kimberly J. Van Zee
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Oncology
Elizabeth Shurell, Cristina Olcese, Sujata Patil, Beryl McCormick, Kimberly J. Van Zee, Melissa L. Pilewskie