Article
Oncology
Janet A. Deatrick, Anne E. Kazak, Michele A. Scialla, Rebecca E. Madden, Glynnis A. McDonnell, Katherine Okonak, Lamia P. Barakat
Summary: This study highlights the importance of universal family psychosocial risk screening in childhood cancer care and identifies barriers and facilitators in achieving health equity and reducing disparities. The findings emphasize the opportunity to support health equity through personalized psychosocial care provided by universal screening.
Article
Oncology
Lydia P. Buki, Jessica R. Schwartz, Elizabeth E. W. McInerney
Summary: This qualitative study examined the experiences of 15 immigrant Latina breast cancer survivors who received psychosocial services. The findings indicated that a psychosocial program that promotes a sense of community can enhance access to care and improve the psychological well-being of Latina survivors. The study highlights the importance of interventions that reflect cultural values and address the unique psychosocial needs of medically underserved populations.
Article
Oncology
Thomas L. Sutton, Marina Affi Koprowski, Alison Grossblatt-Wait, Samantha Brown, Grace McCarthy, Benjamin Liu, Anne Gross, Caroline Macuiba, Susan Hedlund, Jonathan R. Brody, Brett C. Sheppard
Summary: Psychosocial distress in cancer survivors is a long-lasting burden that affects quality of life and oncologic outcomes. Longitudinal distress screening is an important tool for providing comprehensive patient-centered cancer care.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Selva, Giansanto Mosconi, Stefano Cacitti, Anna Odone, Liisa Pylkkanen, Ivan Sol, Nuria Tora, Sara Russo, Ennio Cadum, Silvia Deandrea
Summary: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the satisfaction of participants with organized colorectal cancer screening. The results showed that most studies reported high levels of satisfaction with both the screening and further assessment phases. However, some authors reported that participants had sub-optimal understanding of informative material. It is important to note that the questionnaires used to assess satisfaction were not validated, which limits the interpretation of results and the comparability of the current evidence.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Eden R. Brauer, Stephanie Lazaro, Charlene L. Williams, David A. Rapkin, Amy B. Madnick, Roger Dafter, Guo Cheng, Ashleigh Porter, Elliot Abemayor, Wanxing Chai-Ho, Elizabeth Morasso, Andrew Erman, Dinesh Chhetri, Maie St John, Deborah J. Wong
Summary: Psychosocial distress is common among head and neck cancer patients, with 57% reporting clinical distress in this study. Factors such as pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression were significantly associated with clinical distress. A high percentage of distressed patients received same-day psychosocial evaluation, suggesting the feasibility of implementing a brief screening protocol in routine oncology care.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Phinda G. Khumalo, Mariko Carey, Lisa Mackenzie, Rob Sanson-Fisher
Summary: This study investigated the self-reported adherence to cervical cancer screening recommendations, attitudes towards screening, and factors associated with non-adherence among women in Eswatini. The study found that 44% of women adhered to the screening recommendations. Attitudinal barriers included underestimation of cervical cancer risk and concerns about the pain associated with screening. Unmarried status, perception of screening as painful, and lack of advice from healthcare providers were associated with non-adherence.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Eimear Ruane-McAteer, Gillian Prue
Summary: This paper discusses the psychological impact of active surveillance for prostate cancer and its implications for treatment decision making and acceptance of AS protocols. It highlights the role of clinicians in treatment decision making and the importance of information provision and trust in AS as a management approach. The paper suggests focusing on identifying factors associated with positive and negative psychological responses to diagnosis and AS for improving psychological and physical outcomes, as conflicting research exists on the psychological impact of AS for PCa.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Alison Manikowski, Rebecca Williamson Lewis, Tonya Bennett, Heather Miller, Ann Mertens, Karen Wasilewski-Masker, Cam Escoffery, Jordan Gilleland Marchak
Summary: Leveraging EHR technology to provide evidence-based psychosocial screening can aid in successfully reaching a significant proportion of caregivers of pediatric oncology patients to identify and respond to ongoing psychosocial distress. With high reach and fidelity, EHR-integrated distress screening can help identify and respond to distress among pediatric oncology caregivers.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Pam Baker DeGuzman, David L. Vogel, Bethany Horton, Veronica Bernacchi, C. Allen Cupp, B. J. Ferrebee Ghamandi, Ivora D. Hinton, Christi Sheffield, Mark J. Jameson
Summary: A telemedicine-delivered intervention aimed at identifying unmet needs and cancer-related distress following active treatment had a significant impact on supportive care referral patterns. While the odds of being offered a referral were 13 times higher for those who received the intervention, only 28.6% of participants in the intervention group accepted further psychosocial care referrals. More research is needed to improve referral uptake for cancer survivors, especially in rural areas.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ginna Fernandez-Deaza, Maria Caicedo-Martinez, Beatriz Serrano, Esther Roura, Juan Sebastian Castillo, Silvia de Sanjose, Laia Bruni, Raul Murillo
Summary: There is significant variation in cervical cancer screening program guidelines across Latin American countries. While most countries have updated their policies, only a few are aligned with the WHO elimination strategy. Recommendations for women living with HIV need to be better integrated into cervical cancer screening programs.
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Desiree Schliemann, Kogila Ramanathan, Nor Saleha Binti Ibrahim Tamin, Ciaran O'Neill, Christopher R. Cardwell, Roshidi Ismail, Zaid Kassim, Frank Kee, Tin Tin Su, Michael Donnelly
Summary: The Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention for Malaysia (CRC-SIM) was a study conducted to improve low screening uptake of colorectal cancer in Malaysia through home-based testing. The results showed that the home-based testing was acceptable and feasible in Malaysia, and it should be considered by public health planners.
Article
Oncology
Andrew M. D. Wolf, Kevin C. Oeffinger, Tina Ya-Chen Shih, Louise C. Walter, Timothy R. Church, Elizabeth T. H. Fontham, Elena B. Elkin, Ruth D. Etzioni, Carmen E. Guerra, Rebecca B. Perkins, Karli K. Kondo, Tyler B. Kratzer, Deana Manassaram-Baptiste, William L. Dahut, Robert A. Smith
Summary: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths and years of life lost in the US. Early detection through screening has been shown to reduce mortality. The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines for lung cancer screening, recommending annual low-dose CT screening for individuals aged 50-80 who currently smoke or formerly smoked and have a significant smoking history.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Angela Fong, Kaitlyn Kauffeldt, Jennifer R. Tomasone
Summary: This study describes the characteristics of exercise programs for cancer survivors conducted outside of research laboratories. It finds that partnerships and collaboration occur in both the inner and outer settings as part of the implementation process. However, there is limited reporting on factors related to the inner setting, outer setting, and implementation process.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Teresa L. Deshields, Sharla Wells-Di Gregorio, Stacy R. Flowers, Kelly E. Irwin, Ryan Nipp, Lynne Padgett, Brad Zebrack
Summary: Effective distress management for cancer patients has many benefits, but due to various barriers, many distressed patients do not receive the needed services. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research outlines key challenges and facilitators in implementing distress management, providing evidence-based strategies and interventions to address these barriers and challenges.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Morgan M. Millar, Sandra L. Edwards, Kimberly A. Herget, Brian Orleans, Blessing S. Ofori-Atta, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Marjorie E. Carter, Marie Nagata, Carol Sweeney
Summary: This study examined cancer screening adherence among cancer survivors in Utah and found that many survivors did not receive recommended screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer. The findings highlight the importance of public health efforts to address demographic disparities in cancer screening and ensure that all cancer survivors receive appropriate screenings.
Article
Oncology
Rushad Patell, Poorva Bindal, Laura Dodge, Pavania Elavalakanar, Jason A. Freed, Deepa Rangachari, Mary Buss, Mara Schonberg, Ilana Braun
Summary: This study reveals that most oncology trainees engage in discussions regarding medical cannabis with patients, but feel insufficiently informed to make related clinical recommendations. The lack of training in medical cannabis has implications for graduate medical education and patient care.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Miryam Yusufov, William F. Pirl, Ilana Braun, James A. Tulsky, Charlotta Lindvall
Summary: Advanced heart failure patients often have psychological symptoms and substance use disorder, and patients with device-based HF therapies have a higher risk of psychological disorders. This study used natural language processing to analyze the clinical notes of HF patients awaiting cardiac resynchronization therapy, and found that clinicians underdocumented assessments and plans for mental health and substance use.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephanie C. Tung, Manan M. Nayak, Peter R. Chai, James Tulsky, Timothy S. Sannes, Miryam Yusufov, Ilana M. Braun
Summary: Patients with cancer use medicinal cannabis for symptom management and cancer-directed therapy. The high experienced from medicinal cannabis is seen as a barrier to its use and patients try to avoid prolonged periods of being high.
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Ilana M. Braun, Manan M. Nayak, Jane E. Roberts, Peter R. Chai, James A. Tulsky, Donald I. Abrams, William Pirl
Summary: The study found that cannabis dispensary personnel are passionate about their profession but lack standardized and high-quality training, resulting in uneven levels of knowledge. Therefore, there is a need for quality, standardized cannabis therapeutics training for dispensary personnel.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Timothy S. Sannes, Miryam Yusufov, Hermioni L. Amonoo, Elizabeth G. Broden, Darcy E. Burgers, Paul Bain, Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, Damien M. Miran, Timothy S. Smith, Ilana M. Braun, William F. Pirl
Summary: This systematic review examined the agreement of proxy ratings of depression and anxiety in neuro-oncology patients. The findings were mixed in terms of whether patient and proxy ratings were accurate, with many of the selected studies suggesting moderate level of agreement for several of the selected studies.
Review
Nursing
Deborah H. Allen, Elizabeth K. Arthur, Meghan Blazey, Kelly Brassil, Jennifer E. Cahill, Mary E. Cooley, Anecita P. Fadol, Marilyn J. Hammer, Sue Hartranft, Beverly Murphy, Timiya S. Nolan, Virginia Sun, Meagan Whisenant, Linda H. Yoder
Summary: The role of the nurse scientist in the clinical setting is not well defined, leading to variability in its implementation and support across healthcare sites. Successful models for the nurse scientist role include leadership positions, alignment with institutional priorities, and strong support from senior leadership. Standardized guidelines are needed to govern the implementation of the nurse scientist role, and organizational support and resources are crucial for its success.
WORLDVIEWS ON EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Manan M. Nayak, Anna Revette, Peter R. Chai, Kristina Lansang, Timothy Sannes, Stephanie Tung, Ilana M. Braun
Summary: This study found that medical cannabis-related stigma is widespread among cancer patients, particularly in medical settings. Some participants chose to hide their use of medical cannabis. The findings also suggest that there may be an early shift towards greater acceptance of medical cannabis, especially in non-medical settings.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Stephen T. Knapp, Anna Revette, Meghan Underhill-Blazey, Jill E. Stopfer, Chinedu I. Ukaegbu, Cole Poulin, Madison Parenteau, Sapna Syngal, Eunchan Bae, Timothy Bickmore, Heather Hampel, Gregory E. Idos, Giovanni Parmigiani, Matthew B. Yurgelun, Danielle Braun
Summary: This article describes a clinical decision support system called MyLynch that provides personalized cancer risk estimates and interventions for patients with Lynch syndrome.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tamar Parmet, Miryam Yusufov, Ilana M. Braun, William F. Pirl, Daniel D. Matlock, Timothy S. Sannes
Summary: Psychosocial distress screening, mandated by the American College Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, may not effectively increase patients' utilization of psychosocial services. Patient willingness, as an intrinsic motivation, could be the biggest predictor for whether cancer patients choose to engage with psychosocial services. This commentary proposes an innovative model that highlights the critical role of willingness in health behavior change.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Miryam Yusufov, R. Kathryn McHugh, Joseph A. Greer, Kristy L. Dalrymple, Timothy S. Sannes, Ilana M. Braun, James A. Tulsky, William F. Pirl
Summary: This paper describes the iterative development of an evidence-based behavioral intervention for individuals with cancer at risk for opioid use disorder, using the National Institutes of Health Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development. The intervention aimed to increase psychological flexibility, with patients reporting high acceptance and satisfaction. These treatment development efforts have implications for the design of acceptance-and mindfulness-based interventions for individuals with cancer at risk for opioid use disorder, ready for study in a pilot RCT.
JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Sayantani Sarkar, Ilana M. Braun, Manan Nayak, Angela D. Bryan, Hermine Poghosyan
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence and reasons for cannabis use among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevalence of past 30-day cannabis use remained stable during the pandemic, with a percentage of users reporting medical reasons. The study also identified specific subpopulations of cancer survivors who were more likely to use cannabis.
JNCI CANCER SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Meghan Blazey, Catherine Marinac, Jessica Whiteley, Sarah Peterson, Karen Burns White, Cathyanah Jacques, Helen Lam, Barbara Halpenny, Shree Patel, Raymond Lamothe, Julie Wright
Summary: This study developed and evaluated a prototype app designed to promote more physical activity and less sedentary behavior in Black breast cancer survivors and their first-degree relatives. The app and its components were found to be acceptable and effective in promoting dyadic behavior changes. The human-centered approach used in this study provides a model for future technology development.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Manan M. Nayak, Peter R. Chai, Stephanie Tung, James A. Tulsky, Marilyn Hammer, Nicole Andrade, Ilana M. Braun
Summary: This study explored the views and experiences of dispensary personnel regarding the use of medicinal cannabis in cancer patients. The majority of dispensary personnel believed that cannabis could effectively manage cancer-related symptoms, but opinions on its antineoplastic potential varied. They recommended client-centered, symptom-based, and trial-and-error approaches when serving cancer patients, with non-inhalation modes of administration generally being preferred. Challenges in oncologic advising included identifying patients, financial toxicity, and lack of standardized guidelines.
Letter
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Manan M. Nayak, Peter R. Chai, Stephanie Tung, Timothy S. Sannes, Miryam Yusufov, Ilana M. Braun
CANNABIS AND CANNABINOID RESEARCH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Alexandra Samborski, MaryAnn Wilbur, Lila Marshall, Lauren Mahon, Elizabeth Anderson, Kelly Thevenet-Morrison, Meghan Underhill-Blazey
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
