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Tolani D, Wilcox J, Shyam S, Bansal N. Cardio-oncology for Pediatric and Adolescent/Young Adult Patients. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2023:10.1007/s11864-023-01100-4. [PMID: 37296365 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-023-01100-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OPINION STATEMENT As chemotherapy continues to improve the lives of patients with cancer, understanding the effects of these drugs on other organ systems, and the cardiovascular system in particular, has become increasingly important. The effects of chemotherapy on the cardiovascular system are a major determinant of morbidity and mortality in these survivors. Although echocardiography continues to be the most widely used modality for assessing cardiotoxicity, newer imaging modalities and biomarker concentrations may detect subclinical cardiotoxicity earlier. Dexrazoxane continues to be the most effective therapy for preventing anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy. Neurohormonal modulating drugs have not prevented cardiotoxicity, so their widespread, long-term use for all patients is currently not recommended. Advanced cardiac therapies, including heart transplant, have been successful in cancer survivors with end-stage HF and should be considered for these patients. Research on new targets, especially genetic associations, may produce treatments that help reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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- Drishti Tolani
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatrics, St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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Zang W, Fang M, Chen H, Huang X, Li D, Yan J, Shu H, Zhao M. Effect of concurrent training on physical performance and quality of life in children with malignancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1127255. [PMID: 37006540 PMCID: PMC10063894 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1127255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the intervention effect of concurrent training on children with malignant tumors to provide evidence for prescribing exercise for children with malignant tumors.MethodsTwelve databases were searched from inception to October 15, 2022. Two researchers independently screened the literature, evaluated the quality, extracted the data, and performed the meta-analysis using R.ResultA total of nine randomized controlled trials involving 371 children were included in this study. The meta-analysis revealed that muscle strength was significantly greater in the exercise group compared to the usual care group [SMD = 0.26, 95% CI (0.04, 0.48), P = 0.023], with subgroup analysis showing no significant difference in upper limb [SMD = 0.13, 95% CI (−0.17, 0.43), P = 0.318] and a considerable difference in lower limb strength [SMD = 0.41, 95% CI (0.08, 0.74), P = 0.015]. Physical activity [SMD = 0.57, 95% CI (0.03, 1.1), P = 0.038], timed up and down stairs test [SMD = −1.22, 95% CI (−2.04, −0.4), P = 0.004], 6-min walking ability [SMD = 0.75, 95% CI (0.38, 1.11), P < 0.01], quality of life [SMD = 0.28, 95% CI (0.02, 0.53), P = 0.033], and cancer-related fatigue [SMD = −0.53, 95% CI (−0.86, −0.19), P = 0.002] were significantly better than the usual care group. There were no significant differences in peak oxygen uptake [SMD = 0.13, 95% CI (−0.18, 0.44), P = 0.397], depression [SMD = 0.06, 95% CI (−0.38, 0.5), P = 0.791], and withdrawal rates [RR = 0.59, 95% CI (0.21, 1.63), P = 0.308] between the two groups.ConclusionConcurrent training could improve physical performance for children with malignancy but had no significant effect on mental health. Because the quality level of evidence is mostly very low, future high-quality randomized controlled trials are required to confirm these findings.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=364140, identifier CRD42022308176.
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- Wanli Zang
- Postgraduate School, University of Harbin Sport, Harbin, China
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- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Postgraduate School, University of Harbin Sport, Harbin, China
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- Norman Bethune Health Science Center, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of International Culture Education, Chodang University, Muan-gun, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Active Living and Learning, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Postgraduate School, University of Harbin Sport, Harbin, China
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- Winter Olympic School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Mingyuan Zhao
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Larsen EH, Mellblom AV, Larsen MH, Ruud E, Thorsen L, Petersen NN, Larsen HB, Fridh MK, Lie HC. Perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity in childhood cancer survivors and their parents: A large-scale interview study from the International PACCS Study. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70:e30056. [PMID: 36251019 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) may reduce risks of late effects in childhood cancer survivors, yet many have low activity levels. Using the WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for Children and Youths (ICF-CY) as a conceptual framework, we aimed to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to PA in young survivors and their parents. DESIGN/METHODS We conducted individual, semi-structured interviews with 63 survivors, aged 9-18 years, ≥1-year off treatment, and 68 parents, recruited from three pediatric oncology departments in Norway and Denmark. Interviews were analyzed inductively using thematic analysis to identify barriers and facilitators to PA, which were mapped onto the ICF-CY model components; body function/structures, activities, participation, and environmental and personal factors. RESULTS Two-thirds of the survivors described how treatment-related impairments of bodily functions (e.g., fatigue, physical weakness, reduced lung capacity) caused physical limitations, reducing opportunities to participate in PA, especially team sports and school physical education. This resulted in a perceived ability gap between survivors and peers, reducing motivation for PA. These PA barriers were moderated by environmental factors that facilitated or further hindered PA participation (family, peer, and school support). Similarily, personal factors also facilitated (acceptance, motivation, goal setting) or hindered (anxiety, low motivation, and lack of trust) PA participation. CONCLUSION Treatment-related long-term or late effects represented significant barriers to PA as their functional consequences reduced survivors' capacities and capabilities to be active. Environmental and personal factors acting as facilitators or further barriers to PA were identified. Applying the ICF-CY framework in clinical practice could help to enable PA participation.
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- Elna Hamilton Larsen
- Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Paediatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Norway
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Regional Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Eastern and Southern Norway (RBUP), Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Paediatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, National Advisory Unit on Late Effects after Cancer Treatment, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department for Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen and The Pediatric Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences in Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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A National Implementation Approach for Exercise as Usual Care in Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology: Network ActiveOncoKids. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2022; 34:219–226. [PMID: 35700978 DOI: 10.1123/pes.2021-0218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The diagnosis of cancer as well as accompanying acute and late effects of treatment are influencing physical activity behavior of patients with childhood cancer and survivors. Research has shown that a pediatric cancer diagnosis is associated with impairments of physical performance, and function, as well as reduced physical, and psychosocial, health conditions. From an ethical perspective, lack of knowledge of health care providers, lack of physical activity promotion, and environmental, and structural barriers to physical activity restrict children's right to move and actively engage in physical activities. Network ActiveOncoKids is a German-wide initiative with the main goal of enabling children, adolescents, and young adults with exercise opportunities during and after cancer treatment. Since the network's foundation in 2012, Network ActiveOncoKids focuses on: (1) physical activity support for patients and families, (2) policy change to establish structures and guidelines, and (3) generating evidence through scientific projects. The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of Network ActiveOncoKids structure, aims, and projects. This topical review will highlight the network's structural development, research work, and implementation progress of exercise programs for patients with pediatric cancer and survivors, link international collaborations, and discuss future directions.
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Employment among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14194586. [PMID: 36230516 PMCID: PMC9559689 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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To date, there are heterogeneous studies related to childhood cancer survivors’ (CCS) employment rates. Given the importance of this topic, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the prevalence of employment among CCS and to examine its association with socio-demographic and clinical factors. We followed the PRISMA guidelines to search for pertinent articles in relevant electronic databases. Eighty-nine articles comprising 93 cohorts were included. The overall prevalence of employment was 66% (CI: 95% 0.63–0.69). Subgroup meta-analyses showed that lower rates were found for central nervous system tumor survivors (51%, CI: 95% 0.43–0.59), and for CCS treated with cranial-radiotherapy (53%, CI: 95% 0.42–0.64) or haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (56%, CI: 95% 0.46–0.65). The studies conducted in Asia highlighted employment rates of 47% (CI: 95%, 0.34–0.60). Univariate meta-regressions identified the following socio-demographic factors associated with higher rates of employment: a female gender (p = 0.046), a higher mean age at the time of investigation (p = 0.00), a longer time since diagnosis (p = 0.00), a higher educational level (p = 0.03), and a married status (p = 0.00). In conclusion, this systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that two-thirds of CCS are employed worldwide. Identifying vulnerable groups of CCS may allow for the design of multidisciplinary support strategies and interventions to promote employment in this population.
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Kang KA, Kim SJ, Song I. Healthy lifestyles in childhood cancer survivors in South Korea: a comparison between reports from children and their parents. CHILD HEALTH NURSING RESEARCH 2022; 28:208-217. [PMID: 35953070 PMCID: PMC9371795 DOI: 10.4094/chnr.2022.28.3.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Purpose This study investigated childhood cancer survivors' behavior related to a healthy lifestyle during their survival period by comparing reports between childhood cancer survivors and their parents. Methods In this comparative descriptive study, a survey was conducted with a 33-item questionnaire and one open-ended question about areas for improvement. The participants comprised 69 childhood cancer survivors and 69 of their parents, for a total of 138. Results The total mean healthy lifestyle score, on a 4-point Likert scale, reported by childhood cancer survivors was 2.97, while that reported by their parents was 3.03. No significant differences in children's healthy lifestyles were found between childhood cancer survivors' and their parents' reports (t=0.86, p=.390). For the open-ended question, the main keywords based on the results of degree and eigenvector centrality were "exercise", "unbalanced diet", and "food". These keywords were present in both the children's and parents' responses. Conclusion Obtaining information on childhood cancer survivors' healthy lifestyles based on reports from themselves and their parents provides meaningful insights into the improvement of health care management. The results of this study may be used to develop and plan healthy lifestyle standards to meet childhood cancer survivors' needs.
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- Kyung-Ah Kang
- Professor, College of Nursing, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Korea
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- Professor, School of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
- Corresponding author Shin-Jeong Kim School of Nursing, Hallym University, Hallym University Road 1 in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province 24252, Korea TEL: +82-33-248-2721 FAX: +82-33-248-2734 E-MAIL:
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- Graduate Student, College of Nursing, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Korea
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Devine KA, Christen S, Mulder RL, Brown MC, Ingerski LM, Mader L, Potter EJ, Sleurs C, Viola AS, Waern S, Constine LS, Hudson MM, Kremer LCM, Skinner R, Michel G, Gilleland Marchak J, Schulte FSM. Recommendations for the surveillance of education and employment outcomes in survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer: A report from the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group. Cancer 2022; 128:2405-2419. [PMID: 35435238 PMCID: PMC9321726 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Educational achievement and employment outcomes are critical indicators of quality of life in survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult (CAYA) cancer. This review is aimed at providing an evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) with internationally harmonized recommendations for the surveillance of education and employment outcomes in survivors of CAYA cancer diagnosed before the age of 30 years. The CPG was developed by a multidisciplinary panel under the umbrella of the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group. After evaluating concordances and discordances of 4 existing CPGs, the authors performed a systematic literature search through February 2021. They screened articles for eligibility, assessed quality, and extracted and summarized the data from included articles. The authors formulated recommendations based on the evidence and clinical judgment. There were 3930 articles identified, and 83 of them, originating from 17 countries, were included. On a group level, survivors were more likely to have lower educational achievement and more likely to be unemployed than comparisons. Key risk factors for poor outcomes included receiving a primary diagnosis of a central nervous system tumor and experiencing late effects. The authors recommend that health care providers be aware of the risk of educational and employment problems, implement regular surveillance, and refer survivors to specialists if problems are identified. In conclusion, this review presents a harmonized CPG that aims to facilitate evidence-based care, positively influence education and employment outcomes, and ultimately minimize the burden of disease and treatment-related late adverse effects for survivors of CAYA cancers. LAY SUMMARY: A multidisciplinary panel has developed guidelines for the surveillance of education and employment outcomes among survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer. On the basis of evidence showing that survivors are at risk for lower educational achievement and unemployment, it is recommended that all survivors receive regular screening for educational and employment outcomes.
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- Katie A Devine
- Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Health Science and Health Policy, Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.,Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.,Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.,Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.,Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Haematology/Oncology, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Health Science and Health Policy, Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.,Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Ho S, York T, Marchese V. Exploring relationships between inspiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in childhood cancer survivors: a pilot study. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2022; 39:203-214. [PMID: 34404319 DOI: 10.1080/08880018.2021.1960656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) experience short- and long-term side effects from cancer treatment that often impair functional capacity. Inspiratory muscle weakness is a potential mechanism for reduced functional capacity. The objective of this pilot study was to examine the relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in 10 CCS. Inspiratory muscle strength was measured by maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) while functional capacity was measured by the two-minute walk test (2MWT), the physiological cost index and hemodynamic response to exercise according to changes in heart rate, blood pressure and rate-pressure product (RPP). Overall, MIP and 2MWT distance were below predicted values. Hemodynamic responses to the 2MWT were consistent with little variation, except for elevated diastolic blood pressure (DBP) response. MIP had significant relationships with resting DBP (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient [rs] = -0.70; p = 0.03) and DBP response (rs = 0.72; p = 0.02). Time since completion of cancer treatment had a significant positive relationship with RPP response (rs = 0.67; p = 0.03). Inspiratory muscle weakness in childhood cancer could be an indicator of skeletal muscle dysfunction and should be considered when symptoms of dyspnea or poor functional capacity arise. Inspiratory muscle strength was found to be related to changes in blood pressure in CCS. Future studies should further investigate these relationships and the impact of inspiratory muscle training on hemodynamics and functional capacity in CCS.
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- Simon Ho
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Hong HC, Min A, Kim YM. A systematic review and pooled prevalence of symptoms among childhood and adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. J Clin Nurs 2022; 32:1768-1794. [PMID: 35014094 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To systematically review the existing literature reporting symptoms in childhood and adolescent and young adult cancer survivors and to meta-analyse the pooled prevalence of symptoms. BACKGROUND Cancer survivors experience various symptoms caused by cancer treatments and their late effects. These symptoms are associated with adverse health outcomes. However, estimates of symptom prevalence vary largely, and no comprehensive review of symptoms has been conducted for childhood and adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. DESIGN A systematic review. METHODS This systematic review is registered in PROSPERO registry and was performed following the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus and CINAHL were searched up to July 2021. Three investigators assessed the eligibility of studies, extracted data and performed quality assessment. The pooled prevalence of symptoms was calculated using a random-effect model. Subgroup analysis was conducted to identify heterogeneity. RESULTS Sixty-one studies were used to synthesise symptom prevalence, involving 114,184 participants. There were 24 physical symptoms and 10 psychological symptoms reported in two or more studies. The most studied physical symptoms were fatigue and sleep disturbance, and the most studied psychological symptoms were anxiety and depression. Among physical symptoms, drowsiness had the highest prevalence, followed by dry mouth and fatigue. Among psychological symptoms, worry and nervousness had the highest prevalence, followed by difficulty concentrating. CONCLUSIONS Physical and psychological symptoms are common in the target population. This review provides an up-to-date overview of symptom prevalence, identifying areas for future research. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Education about possible symptoms related to cancer and its treatment should be given while in treatment. Symptoms should also be monitored throughout the survivorship period. Nurses have a critical role in identifying and making referrals for psychological symptoms as well as promoting preventative strategies that enhance well-being.
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- Hye Chong Hong
- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing ∙ Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Korea
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Pu Y, Tang Y, Shi Q, Wang H. The association between pubertal timing and quality of life among children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study in Chongqing, China. Environ Health Prev Med 2022; 27:49. [PMID: 36529504 PMCID: PMC9792678 DOI: 10.1265/ehpm.22-00159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To determine the relationship between pubertal timing and quality of life (QOL) in children and adolescents and to provide a basis for QOL intervention in pubertal children in the future to promote good adaptation and healthy physical and mental development of children. METHODS The survey was conducted in one county using a stratified cluster sampling method. The five physiological change items of the Puberty Development Scale (PDS) were used to assess the timing of puberty in students. Compared to students of the same age and the same sex, students who scored higher than the mean + standard deviation (SD) of individual developmental scores were defined as an early pubertal timing group. A 39-item QOL Scale for Children in Puberty was used to assess the QOL of the respondents. Multiple linear regression models were fitted separately for boys and girls. RESULTS Of the 7223 students, 3754 (51.97%) were boys and 3469 (48.03%) were girls. The prevalence of early pubertal periods was 16.07%. The total QOL score in the early pubertal timing group (137.16 ± 18.67) was significantly lower than in the normal (on time) group (142.02 ± 17.98) and the late group (142.76 ± 18.35) (F = 37.311, P < 0.001). A multiple linear regression model showed that early pubertal timing was a risk factor for QOL (P < 0.0014), compared with normal and late pubertal timing. CONCLUSIONS The early pubertal timing was associated with poorer QOL in children and adolescents. More attention should be paid to children with early pubertal timing in intervening children's QOL during pubertal development. Future longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the association between pubertal timing and QOL.
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- Yang Pu
- School of Public Health, Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Ruf K, Badran A, Siauw C, Haubitz I, Schlegel PG, Hebestreit H, Härtel C, Wiegering V. Does allogeneic stem cell transplantation in survivors of pediatric leukemia impact regular physical activity, pulmonary function, and exercise capacity? Mol Cell Pediatr 2021; 8:16. [PMID: 34738228 PMCID: PMC8569121 DOI: 10.1186/s40348-021-00127-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) has improved survival in high-risk childhood leukemia but is associated with long-term sequelae such as impaired pulmonary function and reduced exercise capacity impacting quality of life. METHODS A convenience sample of 17 patients after allo-HSCT (HSCT-12 male, age 15.7±6.7 years, time after HSCT 5.3±2.8 years) underwent pulmonary function testing, echocardiography, and an incremental exercise test on a bike. Physical activity and health-related quality of life were assessed by questionnaires (7-day physical activity recall, PEDS-QL). Seventeen healthy age- and gender-matched controls served as control group (CG) for results of pulmonary function and exercise testing. RESULTS HSCT showed reduced pulmonary function (HSCT vs. CG: FEV1 90.5±14.0 vs. 108.0±8.7%pred; FVC 88.4±19.3 vs. 107.6±6.9%pred, DLCO 75.3±23.6 vs. 104.9±12.8%pred) and exercise capacity (VO2peak 89±30.8%pred, CG 98±17.5%pred; Wmax 84±21.7%pred, CG 115±22.8%pred), but no relevant cardiac dysfunction and a good quality of life (PEDS-QL mean overall score 83.3±10.7). Differences in peak oxygen uptake between groups were mostly explained by 5 adolescent patients who underwent total body irradiation for conditioning. They showed significantly reduced diffusion capacity and reduced peak oxygen uptake. Patients reported a mean time of inactivity of 777±159min/day, moderate activity of 110±107 min/day, hard activity of 35±36 min/day, and very hard activity of 23±22 min/day. A higher amount of inactivity was associated with a lower peak oxygen uptake (correlation coefficient tau -0.48, p=0.023). CONCLUSIONS This pilot study shows that although patients after allo-HSCT reported a good quality of life, regular physical activity and exercise capacity are reduced in survivors of stem cell transplantation, especially in adolescents who are treated with total body irradiation for conditioning. Factors hindering regular physical activity need to be identified and exercise counseling should be part of follow-up visits in these patients.
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- Katharina Ruf
- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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Leerink JM, de Baat EC, Feijen EA, Bellersen L, van Dalen EC, Grotenhuis HB, Kapusta L, Kok WE, Loonen J, van der Pal HJ, Pluijm SM, Teske AJ, Mavinkurve-Groothuis AM, Merkx R, Kremer LC. Cardiac Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Risk Prediction, Prevention, and Surveillance: JACC CardioOncology State-of-the-Art Review. JACC CardioOncol 2020; 2:363-378. [PMID: 34396245 PMCID: PMC8352294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2020.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Cardiac diseases in the growing population of childhood cancer survivors are of major concern. Cardiotoxicity as a consequence of anthracyclines and chest radiotherapy continues to be relevant in the modern treatment era. Mitoxantrone has emerged as an important treatment-related risk factor and evidence on traditional cardiovascular risk factors in childhood cancer survivors is accumulating. International surveillance guidelines have been developed with the aim to detect and manage cardiac diseases early and prevent symptomatic disease. There is growing interest in risk prediction models to individualize prevention and surveillance. This State-of-the-Art Review summarizes literature from a systematic PubMed search focused on cardiac diseases after treatment for childhood cancer. Here, we discuss the prevalence, risk factors, prevention, risk prediction, and surveillance of cardiac diseases in survivors of childhood cancer.
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Key Words
- CAD, coronary artery disease
- CCS, childhood cancer survivors
- ECG, electrocardiogram
- FS, fractional shortening
- GLS, global longitudinal strain
- IGHG, International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group
- LV, left ventricle
- LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction
- RCT, randomized controlled trial
- cardiotoxicity
- cardiovascular risk factors
- chest RT, chest-directed radiotherapy
- childhood cancer survivors
- prevention
- risk prediction
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Affiliation(s)
- Jan M. Leerink
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Amalia Children’s Hospital, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics, Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Utrecht University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, Medical UltraSound Imaging Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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