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Abdu Y, Ahmed K, Abdou M, Elhussein R, Sirelkhatim S, Bougmiza I, Yassin MA, Selim NA. Health-related quality of life in adults with hematological cancer: a 2023 cross-sectional survey from Qatar. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1391429. [PMID: 38863644 PMCID: PMC11165142 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1391429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Background Hematological cancers impose a complex burden on individuals, affecting their physical health and mental and emotional well-being. This study evaluated the health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and its determinants among adults with hematological cancers in Qatar in 2023. Methods A cross-sectional study used a validated structured questionnaire conducted among adult patients diagnosed with hematological cancers. All adult patients who attended The National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) in Qatar during the Data collection period (January to March 2023) and agreed to participate were included in the study. Results A total of 257 participants were enrolled in the study. The highest median (IQR) score of the HRQOL domain was observed in the functionating score of 90.6 (13.8), followed by the global health score of 83.3(25. 0). The median (IQR) of the symptoms burden score was 07.4(12.3). Gender significantly affects HRQOL, with males reporting better functioning and lower symptom burden than females. Employment status is positively associated with functioning scores. Regular exercise correlates with higher global health and functioning scores and lower symptom burden, while depressive symptoms are linked to poorer HRQOL outcomes. Patients experiencing cancer recurrence or active disease report lower global health and functioning scores and higher symptom burden. Treatment modalities such as chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant (BMT) timing also influence HRQOL, with recent treatment recipients showing lower global health and higher symptom burden scores. Depressive symptoms were the primary factor, lowering the global health score by 15.2%. Regarding the low functioning score predictors, female gender, depressive symptoms, and cancer recurrence emerged as significant predictors of the low functioning score. Furthermore, Regular exercise increased the functioning score by 03.4 units (p-value=0.018). Finally, Multiple linear regression analysis reinforced the significance of depressive symptoms, active disease status, and recurrence within the past five years as substantial predictors of higher symptom scores. Conclusions The study emphasizes the profound impact of depressive symptoms on all aspects of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), mainly affecting global health. It highlights the positive role of regular exercise in enhancing global health, functioning, and symptom burden scores.
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- Yasamin Abdu
- Community Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Hematology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Community Medicine Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- MBBS, Faculty of Medicine, Al Mugtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- MBBS, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Community Medicine Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Hematology, National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Community Medicine Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Schirren AEC, Albrecht JD, Melchers S, Weiß C, Büttner S, Dippel E, Gosmann J, Jonak C, Klemke CD, Laturnus-Chang M, Livingstone E, Mitteldorf C, Schummer P, Stadler R, Stranzenbach R, Weyer-Fahlbusch SS, Wobser M, Ziemer M, Nicolay JP. Health-related quality of life and its influencing factors in patients with primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas: A multicentric study in 100 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024; 38:954-966. [PMID: 38279594 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19799] [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: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCL) are a group of rare malignant skin diseases that represent approximately 20%-30% of all primary cutaneous lymphomas (PCL). Previous studies revealed impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients diagnosed with primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Currently, only small-sized studies investigated HRQoL in CBCL patients and lacked detailed analysis of respective subtypes. OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate HRQoL in CBCL patients to identify independent factors of HRQoL impairment in CBCL patients. METHODS One hundred CBCL patients were recruited from eight German PCL centres in this multicentric, cross-sectional study from 2021 to 2022. The patients completed the dermatologic HRQoL questionnaire Skindex-29 and an investigator-designed 'CBCL-Questionnaire' with additional questions on HRQoL and clinical characteristics. RESULTS The Skindex-29 revealed that HRQoL in CBCL patients is impaired on a mild to moderate level. The multiple regression analysis identified parameters like worries about dying, feeling prejudiced/discriminated and impairment of daily activities to be independently associated with impairment of HRQoL. Highest scores for HRQoL impairment were found in patients with primary cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma while on rituximab treatment and in patients with primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma while on watchful waiting. CONCLUSIONS HRQoL is impaired in CBCL patients, even though, in the face of indolent disease course and favourable prognosis in the majority of cases. Of note, our investigator-designed tool identified worries about dying, feeling prejudiced/discriminated, and the type of treatment to have a negative impact on patients' HRQoL. Our study highlights the importance of a thorough patient-doctor communication to capture overall disease burden because generic HRQoL tools might lack of disease-specific items.
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- A E C Schirren
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
- Section for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
- Section for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
- Skin Cancer Unit, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
- Section for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
- Skin Cancer Unit, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department for Medical Statistics, Biomathematics and Information Processing, Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University of Heidelberg and University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department for Medical Statistics, Biomathematics and Information Processing, Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University of Heidelberg and University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Ludwigshafen Medical Centre, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- University Clinic for Dermatology, Johannes Wesling Medical Centre, Minden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centre, Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe, Academic Educational Hospital of the University of Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Ludwigshafen Medical Centre, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Bochum Medical Centre, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Centre, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
- Section for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
- Skin Cancer Unit, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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Shuai J, Cui Y, Zhou F, Yang W, Ma Y, Yan Y. Health related quality of life in pediatric hematological malignancies patients and survivors: A meta-analysis of comparative studies. J Psychosom Res 2024; 177:111568. [PMID: 38113797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies (HM) and survivors are at high risk for numerous negative effects including decreased health-related quality of life (HRQOL). In order to understand the association between HM and QOL, we conducted this meta-analysis to systematically compare QOL between pediatric HM patients and survivors and controls. METHOD The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched. Data were analyzed using the random-effects model. RESULTS Of 6586 unique articles identified, 30 were included in this meta-analysis. Studies described 12 different HRQOL tools. Different QOL measures varied in their association with quality of life. When compared with Non-HM group, the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) has a moderate effect size (standard mean difference, SMD = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.32, 0.68; P < 0.001). When compared with health controls, it has a large effect size (SMD = -1.00, 95% CI: -1.47, -0.53; P < 0.001). In addition, Health utilities index mark (HUI), and the Pediatric Oncology Quality of Life Scale (POQOLS) have a large (SMD = -0.81, 95% CI: -1.29, -0.33; P = 0.001) and a small (SMD = -0.10, 95% CI: -0.42, 0.22; P = 0.534) effect sizes when comparing overall controls. CONCLUSION Pediatric HM patients and survivors had lower QOL compared with healthy controls and higher QOL compared with Non-HM controls in most domains. Considering the negative impact of poor QOL on daily life and functional outcomes, future research should focus on proposing effective measures to improve QOL of this population.
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- Jingliang Shuai
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Baum J, Lax H, Lehmann N, Merkel-Jens A, Beelen DW, Jöckel KH, Dührsen U. Impairment of vocational activities and financial problems are frequent among German blood cancer survivors. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22856. [PMID: 38129654 PMCID: PMC10739705 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50289-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Little is known about changes in the personal living conditions of long-term blood cancer survivors in Germany. To gather information about social relationships, work life, overall well-being, and religion, we performed a questionnaire-based retrospective study on 1551 survivors who had been on follow-up for ≥ 3 years (median, 9 years). Most survivors reported that marital status and relationships with relatives and friends remained constant before and after blood cancer. Vocational activities were temporarily impaired for 47.5%, with a median time of 11 months to return to work. More than a third of the patients (35.6%) discontinued work permanently, with disability and retirement pension rates of 7.9% and 38.1%, respectively, at the time of the survey. Financial problems due to reduced income were reported by 26.2%, in particular after relapse or allogeneic transplantation. Patient reports addressing their quality of life showed large variations. It was best in acute leukemia survivors without a history of allogeneic transplantation and worst in patients with myeloproliferative disorders. Religion tended to become more important after blood cancer. In conclusion, vocational impairment and financial problems are frequent among German blood cancer survivors. Efforts should be made at an early stage to reestablish the patients' ability to work.
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- Julia Baum
- Klinik für Hämatologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Knochenmarktransplantation, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Hämatologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany.
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Wasse SK, Mounier M, Assogba E, Rossi C, Adnet J, Gauthier S, Girard S, Atsou KM, Dabakuyo-Yonli TS, Maynadie M. Factors Affecting Health-Related Quality of Life among Survivors of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Population-Based Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3885. [PMID: 37568701 PMCID: PMC10417301 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15153885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To describe Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and to identify the association between sociodemographic, clinical and psychosocial factors, and self-reported HRQoL among NHL survivors. METHODS The data of the cancer registry specialized in hematological malignancies in Côte d'Or (France) were used to identify all patients diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (FL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) from 2010 to 2017. Patients were invited to complete SF-12 and other questionnaires. RESULTS The HRQoL of NHL survivors was poorer than that of the French general population (p < 0.05) in vitality (48 vs. 56), general health (56 vs. 63), role physical scores (60 vs. 70), role emotional scores (64 vs. 72) and the Mental Component Scale (45 vs. 49). The mean difference in physical functioning decreased per unit increase in age (β = -1.1 (0.3); p < 0.001). Men had better vitality than women (β = 12.4 (6.1); p = 0.04) and the high education level was associated with greater role emotional scores (β = 14.1 (5.4); p = 0.01). Symptoms of anxiety and depression were associated with poorer HRQoL. The satisfaction of social support was associated with significantly greater scores on mental health (β = 17.3 (5.1); p = 0.001) and social functioning (β = 15.7 (7.8); p = 0.04). Socioeconomic deprivation was associated with poorer general health (β = -12.8 (5.2); p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS From 3 to 11 years post-diagnosis, the main factors found to be associated with poor HRQoL of NHL survivors were age, sex, presence of anxiety, depression and economic problems. These findings suggest the need for supportive care to improve HRQOL and the consideration of these problems when developing care plans for NHL survivors.
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- Stephane Kroudia Wasse
- Registry of Hematological Malignancies of Côte d’Or, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France; (M.M.); (S.G.); (S.G.); (K.M.A.)
- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- Registry of Hematological Malignancies of Côte d’Or, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France; (M.M.); (S.G.); (S.G.); (K.M.A.)
- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
- Breast and Gynaecologic Cancer Registry of Côte d’Or, Georges François Leclerc Comprehensive Cancer Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Clinical Hematology Unit, Dijon Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- Methodology Biostatistics and Data-Management Unit, Georges François Leclerc Comprehensive Cancer Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- Registry of Hematological Malignancies of Côte d’Or, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France; (M.M.); (S.G.); (S.G.); (K.M.A.)
- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- Registry of Hematological Malignancies of Côte d’Or, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France; (M.M.); (S.G.); (S.G.); (K.M.A.)
- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- Registry of Hematological Malignancies of Côte d’Or, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France; (M.M.); (S.G.); (S.G.); (K.M.A.)
- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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- Breast and Gynaecologic Cancer Registry of Côte d’Or, Georges François Leclerc Comprehensive Cancer Centre, F-21000 Dijon, France
- National Quality of Life and Cancer Clinical Research Platform, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Registry of Hematological Malignancies of Côte d’Or, Dijon-Bourgogne University Hospital, F-21000 Dijon, France; (M.M.); (S.G.); (S.G.); (K.M.A.)
- INSERM, UMR1231, Bourgogne Franche-Comté University, F-21000 Dijon, France;
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Alabdaljabar MS, Durani U, Thompson CA, Constine LS, Hashmi SK. The forgotten survivor: A comprehensive review on Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivorship. Am J Hematol 2022; 97:1627-1637. [PMID: 36069675 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The number of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) survivors is increasing. With the advancement of NHL therapies, it is crucial to focus on the challenges these survivors may face. Three main categories are to be considered in NHL survivorship, including quality of life and uncertainty about the future, possible physical health complications (including cardiovascular disease, infertility, and subsequent neoplasms), and the impact of novel NHL treatments and their potential complications. The latter includes CAR T-cell therapy, monoclonal antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In this report, we aim to shed the light on these aspects and to discuss survivorship care plan for NHL.
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology and Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York City, New York, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City / Mayo Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Major A, Wright R, Hlubocky FJ, Smith SM, Prochaska MT. Longitudinal assessment of quality of life in indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas managed with active surveillance. Leuk Lymphoma 2022; 63:3331-3339. [PMID: 36120910 PMCID: PMC9877126 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2022.2123225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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There are limited data describing the impact of active surveillance on longitudinal health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). A cohort of untreated indolent NHL patients completed FACT-LYM questionnaires at 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months after diagnosis. Longitudinal FACT-LYM scores were analyzed by ANOVA and generalized linear mixed models. Indolent NHL scores were compared to norm general population scores. A total of 52 patients were identified, of which 46 (88%) remained on active surveillance at 36 months. There was no significant change in any of the FACT-LYM scores over 36 months. As compared to the general population, indolent NHL patients had higher, clinically meaningful scores in physical, functional, and social well-being, but not emotional well-being. Patients with indolent NHL on active surveillance have globally preserved HRQoL for up to 3 years after diagnosis. Emotional well-being continues to be an unmet need during active surveillance.
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- Ajay Major
- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Ekels A, van de Poll-Franse LV, Posthuma EFM, Kieffer J, Issa DE, Koster A, Nijziel MR, Pruijt JHFM, Stevens WBC, Tick LW, Oerlemans S. Persistent symptoms of fatigue, neuropathy and role-functioning impairment among indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors: A longitudinal PROFILES registry study. Br J Haematol 2022; 197:590-601. [PMID: 35365860 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Little is known about the long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and persistence of symptoms among patients with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL). This large population-based longitudinal study therefore investigated the long-term HRQoL and persistence of symptoms and identified associated sociodemographic, clinical and psychological factors. Patients diagnosed between 1999 and 2014 and four or more months after diagnosis were invited to participate in a longitudinal survey. Sociodemographic and clinical data were obtained from the Netherlands Cancer Registry. The EORTC QLQ-C30 and CLL-16 were completed by 669 patients (74% response rate). Patients completed on average four questionnaires. Primary treatment was active surveillance (52%), systemic therapy (31%) or radiotherapy (13%). Respectively, 36% reported persistent fatigue, 33% persistent neuropathy and 25% persistent role-functioning impairment. This was 2-3 times higher than in the age- and sex-matched normative population. Up to 10 years after diagnosis, scores remained relatively stable without clinically relevant changes. Comorbidities, psychological distress, shorter time since diagnosis, systemic therapy, younger age, education level and having no partner were associated with worse outcomes (all ps < 0.05). Up to a third of patients with iNHL experience long-term persistent symptoms which do not improve over time. Early recognition of symptoms will help in providing tailored supportive care for those in need.
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- Afke Ekels
- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders (CoRPS), Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Centre, Venlo and Venray, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hemato-Oncology, Catharina Cancer Institute, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Haematology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Máxima Medical Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Sekiguchi N, Rai S, Munakata W, Suzuki K, Handa H, Shibayama H, Endo T, Terui Y, Iwaki N, Fukuhara N, Tatetsu H, Iida S, Ishikawa T, Iguchi D, Izutsu K. Two-year outcomes of tirabrutinib monotherapy in Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. Cancer Sci 2022; 113:2085-2096. [PMID: 35332633 PMCID: PMC9207369 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The phase II study of tirabrutinib monotherapy at a daily dose of 480 mg under fasted conditions for treatment-naïve and relapsed/refractory Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (ONO-4059-05 study) demonstrated a promising efficacy and tolerable safety profile. We conducted an unplanned analysis with a median follow-up of 24.8 months to update the efficacy and safety results and to report patient-reported quality of life. Of 27 enrolled patients, 22 patients continued receiving the study drug. The major response assessed by an independent review committee was observed in 25 patients (93%), including 1 and 5 patients who newly achieved complete response and very good partial response, respectively, after the primary analysis. The progression-free and overall survival rates at 24 months were 92.6% and 100%, respectively. Serum IgM levels in all patients except one declined and were maintained at low levels although transient increases occurred after temporal interruption of the study drug. The disease-related symptoms including recurrent fever and hyperviscosity mostly disappeared. Health-related quality of life, assessed by cancer-specific questionnaires, was mostly maintained. Grade 3-4 neutropenia, lymphopenia, and leukopenia were newly recognized in three, two, and one patient, respectively. Grade 3 treatment-related hypertriglyceridemia was also recognized. Nine patients experienced grade 1-2 bleeding events (33%), one patient experienced grade 2 treatment-related atrial fibrillation, and one patient experienced grade 1 treatment-related hypertension. Treatment-related skin adverse events were observed in 14 patients (52%). Taken together, tirabrutinib has durable efficacy with an acceptable safety profile for treatment-naïve and refractory/relapsed Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
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- Naohiro Sekiguchi
- Department of Hematology, National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center, Tachikawa, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Saitama Medical University Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious disease, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Development, Ono Pharma USA, Inc., MA, USA
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- Department of Hematology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Xu RH, Dong D. Patient-Proxy Agreement Regarding Health-Related Quality of Life in Survivors with Lymphoma: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030607. [PMID: 35158875 PMCID: PMC8833321 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030607] [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: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: To assess the difference between lymphoma survivors' self- and proxy-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its association with socioeconomic and health statuses. Methods: The data used in this study were obtained from a nationwide cross-sectional online survey in 2019. Information about participants' demographics, health status and HRQoL were collected. The propensity-score matching (PSM) method was used to control the effect of potential confounders on selection bias. A chi-squared test, one-way analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between HRQoL and response type adjusted to respondents' background characteristics. Results: Out of the total 4400 participants, data of 2350 ones were elicited for analysis after PSM process. Patients' self-reported outcomes indicated a slightly better physical, role and emotional functioning than proxy-reported outcomes. Regression analysis showed that patients, who were older, unemployed, and who received surgery, were more likely to report a lower HRQoL. Further analysis demonstrated that proxy-reported patients who had completed treatment were more likely to report a higher HRQoL than those who were being treated. Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that the agreement between self- and proxy-reported HRQoL is low in patients with lymphoma and the heterogeneities of HRQoL among patients with different types of aggressive NHL (Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) is large. Differences in self- and proxy-reported HRQoL should be considered by oncologists when selecting and deciding the optimal care plan for lymphoma survivors.
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- Richard Huan Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China;
- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518000, China
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Shinohara M, Mahurin H, Tarabadkar E, Hippe D, Lachance K, Kim E, Loggers E. Health‐related quality of life in cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma: A cross‐sectional survey study. SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2021; 1:e45. [PMID: 35663135 PMCID: PMC9060149 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- M.M. Shinohara
- Division of Dermatology University of Washington Seattle Washington USA
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- School of Medicine University of Washington Seattle Washington USA
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- Department of Dermatology Emory University Atlanta Georgia USA
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- Department of Radiology University of Washington Seattle Washington USA
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- Division of Dermatology University of Washington Seattle Washington USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
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- Clinical Research Division Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle Washington USA
- Division of Hematology/Oncology Department of Medicine University of Washington Seattle Washington USA
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Patient-reported long-term quality of life after tisagenlecleucel in relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Blood Adv 2021; 4:629-637. [PMID: 32074277 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2019001026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The JULIET phase 2 trial evaluated a single infusion of tisagenlecleucel in adult patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The objective of the current analysis was to evaluate patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with a median follow-up of 19.3 months among patients infused with a single dose of tisagenlecleucel. Patients enrolled were ≥18 years of age with r/r DLBCL after ≥2 lines of therapy and had either undergone a failed autologous stem cell transplant or were ineligible for the procedure. Two validated HRQoL instruments, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lymphoma (FACT-Lym) and Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey, were used to measure HRQoL at baseline and months 3, 6, 12, and 18. At data cutoff (21 May 2018), 115 patients had received tisagenlecleucel infusion. Among the 99 patients evaluated, overall response rate was 54%, and 40% of patients achieved complete response (CR). Initially, 108 patients completed the HRQoL assessments at baseline, including 57 patients who eventually achieved CR or partial response (PR). Further, 30 and 21 patients in clinical response who completed assessments at baseline also completed assessments at months 12 and 18, respectively. Patients who achieved CR or PR sustained HRQoL improvement in all FACT scores at all time points. SF-36 instruments showed improvement above the minimal clinically important differences on 5 of 8 subscales. Long-term follow-up in the phase 2 JULIET study demonstrated that patients with r/r DLBCL who respond to tisagenlecleucel therapy had sustained, clinically meaningful improvements in HRQoL. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT02445248.
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Ellis S, Brown RF, Thorsteinsson EB, Pakenham KI, Perrott C. Quality of life and fear of cancer recurrence in patients and survivors of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2021; 27:1649-1660. [PMID: 33928815 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.1913756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a common haematological cancer that is comprised of approximately 30 subtypes, of which Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare incurable form. It is typically managed using a watch-and-wait strategy that can contribute to illness uncertainty which may result in fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and poor health-related quality of life (QOL). However, few studies have examined the correlates of FCR and QOL in NHL patients, including WM patients. One-hundred males and 92 females with a mean age of 62.7 years who were an average of 6.8 years from diagnosis completed the online questionnaire which asked about demographics, medical history, QOL, FCR, stress, anxiety and depression. Few NHL patients reported significant stress or affective distress, most had moderate-high QOL and 41% experienced recent FCR, relative to published cut-off scores. Poorer QOL was related to depression symptoms, FCR, higher illness burden (i.e. comorbidity) and fewer personal resources (i.e. unemployed), whereas FCR was related to shorter time since diagnosis and more depressive symptoms. Results suggest that FCR and depressive symptoms may adversely impact QOL, whereas a recent cancer diagnosis and depression-related pessimism may contribute to FCR.
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- Susan Ellis
- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Research School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, Australia
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Exploring health-related quality of life among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors after completion of primary treatment: a cross-sectional study in Thailand. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:6511-6522. [PMID: 33909148 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06246-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSES To investigate health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) and its influencing factors among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) survivors after completion of primary treatment. METHODS A cross-sectional study with 312 NHL survivors after completing primary treatment using self-reported data collected through face-to-face interviews or postal survey between May 2019 and December 2019. Sociodemographic factors, clinical characteristics, physical symptom distress, anxiety, depression, unmet supportive care needs, and adaptation (post-traumatic growth and post-traumatic stress disorder) were assessed. Data analysis included ANOVA tests to investigate HR-QoL among NHL survivors at different time points and GEE to assess predictors of HR-QoL. RESULTS The mean score of HR-QoL was 136.05 (SD 19.12). HR-QoL scores reported by NHL survivors in phase I (6 months or less post-treatment) were significantly lower than those in phase II (> 6 months-4 years), phase III (> 4-9 years), and phase IV (over 9 years post-treatment). Regarding HR-QoL domains, NHL survivors in phase I had significantly lower physical well-being and functional well-being scores than those in phases II, III, and IV; and significantly lower lymphoma domain score than those in phase III. GEE analysis showed that physical symptom distress, anxiety, depression, unmet supportive care needs, poor adaptation, and receiving chemotherapy disrupted HR-QoL (all P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Healthcare providers should re-prioritize intervention guidelines and survivorship care planning to promote HR-QoL among NHL survivors, particularly in phase I, through reducing physical and psychological symptom distress, addressing unmet needs, and enhancing adaptation outcomes.
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Ketcher D, Thompson C, Otto AK, Reblin M, Cloyes KG, Clayton MF, Baucom BR, Ellington L. The Me in We dyadic communication intervention is feasible and acceptable among advanced cancer patients and their family caregivers. Palliat Med 2021; 35:389-396. [PMID: 33225821 PMCID: PMC8258799 DOI: 10.1177/0269216320972043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Advanced cancer affects the emotional and physical well-being of both patients and family caregivers in profound ways and is experienced both dyadically and individually. Dyadic interventions address the concerns of both members of the dyad. A critical gap exists in advanced cancer research, which is a failure of goals research and dyadic research to fully account for the reciprocal and synergistic effects of patients' and caregivers' individual perspectives, and those they share. AIM We describe the feasibility and acceptability of the Me in We dyadic intervention, which is aimed at facilitating communication and goals-sharing among caregiver and patient dyads while integrating family context and individual/shared perspectives. DESIGN Pilot study of a participant-generated goals communication intervention, guided by multiple goals theory, with 13 patient-caregiver dyads over two sessions. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Patients with advanced cancer and their self-identified family caregivers were recruited from an academic cancer center. Dyads did not have to live together, but both had to consent to participate and all participants had to speak and read English and be at least 18 years or age. RESULTS Of those approached, 54.8% dyads agreed to participate and completed both sessions. Participants generated and openly discussed their personal and shared goals and experienced positive emotions during the sessions. CONCLUSIONS This intervention showed feasibility and acceptability using participant-generated goals as personalized points of communication for advanced cancer dyads. This model shows promise as a communication intervention for dyads in discussing and working towards individual and shared goals when facing life-limiting or end-of-life cancer.
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Joshy G, Thandrayen J, Koczwara B, Butow P, Laidsaar-Powell R, Rankin N, Canfell K, Stubbs J, Grogan P, Bailey L, Yazidjoglou A, Banks E. Disability, psychological distress and quality of life in relation to cancer diagnosis and cancer type: population-based Australian study of 22,505 cancer survivors and 244,000 people without cancer. BMC Med 2020; 18:372. [PMID: 33256726 PMCID: PMC7708114 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-020-01830-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Improved survival means that cancer is increasingly becoming a chronic disease. Understanding and improving functional outcomes are critical to optimising survivorship. We quantified physical and mental health-related outcomes in people with versus without cancer, according to cancer type. METHODS Questionnaire data from an Australian population-based cohort study (45 and Up Study (n = 267,153)) were linked to cancer registration data to ascertain cancer diagnoses up to enrolment. Modified Poisson regression estimated age- and sex-adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs) for adverse person-centred outcomes-severe physical functional limitations (disability), moderate/high psychological distress and fair/poor quality of life (QoL)-in participants with versus without cancer, for 13 cancer types. RESULTS Compared to participants without cancer (n = 244,000), cancer survivors (n = 22,505) had greater disability (20.6% versus 12.6%, respectively, PR = 1.28, 95%CI = (1.25-1.32)), psychological (22.2% versus 23.5%, 1.05 (1.02-1.08)) and poor/fair QoL (15.2% versus 10.2%; 1.28 (1.24-1.32)). The outcomes varied by cancer type, being worse for multiple myeloma (PRs versus participants without cancer for disability 3.10, 2.56-3.77; distress 1.53, 1.20-1.96; poor/fair QoL 2.40, 1.87-3.07), lung cancer (disability 2.81, 2.50-3.15; distress 1.67, 1.46-1.92; poor/fair QoL 2.53, 2.21-2.91) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (disability 1.56, 1.37-1.78; distress 1.20, 1.05-1.36; poor/fair QoL 1.66, 1.44-1.92) and closer to those in people without cancer for breast cancer (disability 1.23, 1.16-1.32; distress 0.95, 0.90-1.01; poor/fair QoL 1.15, 1.05-1.25), prostate cancer (disability 1.11, 1.04-1.19; distress 1.09, 1.02-1.15; poor/fair QoL 1.15, 1.08-1.23) and melanoma (disability 1.02, 0.94-1.10; distress 0.96, 0.89-1.03; poor/fair QoL 0.92, 0.83-1.01). Outcomes were worse with recent diagnosis and treatment and advanced stage. Physical disability in cancer survivors was greater in all population subgroups examined and was a major contributor to adverse distress and QoL outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Physical disability, distress and reduced QoL are common after cancer and vary according to cancer type suggesting priority areas for research, and care and support.
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- Grace Joshy
- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Mills Road, Acton, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia.
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Mills Road, Acton, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Medicine, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Medicine, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Medicine, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Medicine, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Cancer Research Division, Cancer Council New South Wales, Kings Cross, NSW, Australia.,Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Cancer Research Division, Cancer Council New South Wales, Kings Cross, NSW, Australia
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- Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group Community Advisory Group, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Psycho-oncology Cooperative Research Group Community Advisory Group, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Mills Road, Acton, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Mills Road, Acton, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia.,Sax Institute, Haymarket, NSW, Australia
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Cox MC, Nusca SM, Di Landro F, Marsilli G, Stella G, Sigona M, Ponzelli F, Passerini Desideri J, Di Gregorio F, Santoboni F, Vetrano M, Trischitta D, Manno R, Vulpiani MC. Exercise training (ET) in adult and elderly patients receiving anti-lymphoma treatments is feasible and may improve the provision of care. Leuk Lymphoma 2020; 62:560-570. [PMID: 33231126 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2020.1842396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Lymphoma treatments can produce adverse effects leading to a reduced quality-of-life (QoL). Besides, in patients ≥65years, it can promote an accelerated geriatric decay. We conducted a prospective study on supervised Exercise-Training (ET), in consecutive, patients aged 18-80years, during anti-lymphoma treatments.16/30 (53%), median-age = 65.5y, participated to the ET sessions, this was the Interventional Group (IG); 14/30 (47%), median-age = 63y, were the Reference Group (RG). Both groups participated to the fitness and the QoL assessments, at baseline (T0), 3-months (T1) and 6-months (T2) after the start of chemotherapy. The adherence to the ET program was 50% (95% CI:36-64%). The IG showed substantial improvements compared to the CG in cardiorespiratory fitness (Cooper test) at both T1 and T2 and in all the functional domain of the QoL questionnaire (QLQ-C30) at T2. This study showed ET, during chemotherapy, is feasible and safe, even in patients ≥65 years. Furthermore, it may improve the provision of care.
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- Maria Christina Cox
- Haematology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Haematology Department, King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.,Università Telematica San Raffaele, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, PhD Course in "Translational Medicine and Oncology", 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Haematology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, PhD Course in "Translational Medicine and Oncology", 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, PhD Course in "Translational Medicine and Oncology", 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Italy
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Xu RH, Wong ELY, Su Y, Zhang H, Zhang W, Dong D. Quantifying the Effect of Financial Burden on Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12113325. [PMID: 33187112 PMCID: PMC7698092 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12113325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Financial burdens result from the growing out-of-pocket costs associated with cancer care to help patients regain physical and psychological health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are dramatically intensified. The aim of our study was to assess the association of HRQoL with financial burden using both subjective and objective methods among patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) in China. A majority of the patients reported suffering moderate to high financial burdens. A significant relationship between increased financial burden and reduced HRQoL was identified. Patients tended to report a poorer HRQoL when using objective method than using subjective method to estimate financial burden. Medical professionals should involve patients and their families into the clinical decision making and provide them cost-effective plans. Abstract Objective: This study aimed to assess the association of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with financial burden among patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) in China. Methods: The data used for the analyses came from a nationwide survey to investigate the health status of patients with lymphomas in China. The EQ-5D and EORTC QLQ-C30 were used to assess the patients’ HRQoL. The financial burden was calculated using both subjective and objective methods. The chi-squared test, Kruskal–Wallis one-way analysis of variance, ordinal least squared model, and Tobit regression model were used to estimate the relationship between financial burden and HRQoL. Results: Data from 1549 patients who reported living with 11 subtypes of NHL were elicited for our analysis. Approximately 60% of respondents reported suffering moderate to high financial burdens. A significant relationship between increased financial burden and reduced HRQoL scores, including the EQ-Index, physical, emotional, and social functioning, was identified. Compared with using an objective method to measure financial burden, patients with NHL indicated a poorer HRQoL when using a subjective method to measure financial burden. Conclusion: Medical professionals should select highly cost-effective treatments and ensure that patients understand the potential financial consequences of those treatments.
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- Richard Huan Xu
- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (R.H.X.); (E.L.-y.W.)
- Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (R.H.X.); (E.L.-y.W.)
- Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Health Affairs, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210000, China;
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- Department of Hematology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China;
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (R.H.X.); (E.L.-y.W.)
- Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518000, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +852-2252-8461; Fax: +852-2606-3500
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Goswami P, Oliva EN, Ionova T, Else R, Kell J, Fielding AK, Jennings DM, Karakantza M, Al-Ismail S, Collins GP, McConnell S, Langton C, Al-Obaidi MJ, Oblak M, Salek S. Reliability of a Novel Hematological Malignancy Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measure: HM-PRO. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:571066. [PMID: 33192513 PMCID: PMC7606444 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.571066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients' experience of symptoms often goes undetected during consultation in an outpatient clinic, and the use of a patient-reported outcome measure (PRO) in such a setting could be useful to aid treatment decision-making. A new PRO measure, the HM-PRO (Hematological Malignancy Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measure) has been recently developed to evaluate hematological malignancy (HM) patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and their symptom experience in daily clinical practice as well as in research. The objectives of the study were to assess: the internal consistency of the scores for Part A (impact) and its four domains (physical behavior; social well-being; emotional behavior; and eating and drinking habits) and Part B (signs and symptoms); and the test-retest reliability of the individual items of the newly developed hematological malignancy specific composite measure, the HM-PRO. METHODS This was a prospective longitudinal observational study where 150 patients with different HMs and different stage of disease (male n = 98 (65.3%); mean age 64.9 ± 14.4 years, range 17.9-89.2 years; mean time since diagnosis 3.7 ± 4.9 years, range 0.04-25.8 years) completed the HM-PRO at baseline (assessment 1 at t1) and after 7 days (assessment 2 at t2). Data analysis was performed using IBMSPSS 23 statistical software. RESULTS The Cronbach's alpha estimates of the HM-PRO for both assessment points (t1 and t2) were above 0.9 for Part A, and above 0.8 for Part B, showing strong stability of the measurement. The level of agreement for the reproducibility between the two assessments, using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), was very strong with Part A: ICC = 0.93 (95% CI = 0.90-0.95), and Part B: ICC = 0.91 (0.88-0.93). The ICC for the four domains of Part A ranged from 0.85-0.91. The ICC was greater than 0.8 for overall score of Part A and Part B for all the 10 diagnoses, confirming strong reliability. CONCLUSION This study clearly indicates that the HM-PRO possesses strong test-retest reliability for both Part A and Part B. The Cronbach's alpha confirmed acceptable internal consistency. The extensive reliability testing described in this study supports the generic nature of the HM-PRO for use in hematological malignancies in both routine clinical practice, to aid treatment decisions, as well as in research.
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- Pushpendra Goswami
- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Hematology Unit, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- St. Petersburg State University Medical Center and Multinational Centre for Quality of Life Research, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Patient Research Partner, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, University College London Cancer Institute, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Singleton Hospital, ABM University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, United Kingdom
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Goswami P, Oliva EN, Ionova T, Else R, Kell J, Fielding AK, Jennings DM, Karakantza M, Al-Ismail S, Collins GP, McConnell S, Langton C, Salek S. Quality-of-life issues and symptoms reported by patients living with haematological malignancy: a qualitative study. Ther Adv Hematol 2020; 11:2040620720955002. [PMID: 33101618 PMCID: PMC7549153 DOI: 10.1177/2040620720955002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Our aim was to identify health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) issues and symptoms in patients with haematological malignancies (HMs) and develop a conceptual framework to reflect the inter-relation between them. Methods A total of 129 patients with HMs were interviewed in a UK multicentre qualitative study. All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using NVivo-11. Results Overall, 34 issues were reported by patients and were grouped into two parts: quality of life (QoL) and symptoms. The most prevalent HRQoL issues were: eating and drinking habits; social life; physical activity; sleep; and psychological well-being. Furthermore, most prevalent disease-related symptoms were: tiredness; feeling unwell; breathlessness; lack of energy; and back pain. The most prevalent treatment side effects were: tiredness; feeling sick; disturbance in sense of taste; and breathlessness. Conclusions Both HMs and their treatments have a significant impact on patients' HRQoL, in particular on issues such as job-role change, body image and impact on finances.
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- Pushpendra Goswami
- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
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- Haematology Unit, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- St Petersburg State University Medical Center and Multinational Centre for Quality of Life Research, St Petersburg, Russia
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- Patient Research Partner, Milton Keynes, UK
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- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Singleton Hospital, ABM University Health Board, Swansea, UK
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- School of Life and Medical Science, University of Hertfordshire, Health Research Building (2F412), College Lane, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9BR, UK
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Ketcher D, Ellington L, Baucom BRW, Clayton MF, Reblin M. "In Eight Minutes We Talked More About Our Goals, Relationship, Than We Have in Years": A Pilot of Patient-Caregiver Discussions in a Neuro-Oncology Clinic. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2020; 26:126-137. [PMID: 32475300 PMCID: PMC9119347 DOI: 10.1177/1074840720913963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Primary brain cancer is a diagnosis that can have drastic health impacts on patient and caregiver alike. In high-stress situations, dyadic coping can improve psychosocial and health outcomes and communication about personal life goals maybe one way to facilitate this coping. In this study, we describe the feasibility and accessibility of a one-time, self-directed goal discussion pilot intervention for neuro-oncology patients and their primary caregivers. Ten dyads were taken to a private room to complete a pre-discussion questionnaire, a worksheet to elicit personal goals, complete an 8-min discussion of goals, a post-discussion questionnaire, and provided open-ended feedback about the process. Post-discussion, dyads reported that the intervention was not stressful. In open-ended feedback, dyads overwhelmingly reported that the intervention was a positive experience, providing a safe, calm environment to have difficult conversations. This intervention provides a positive framework for improving communication and discussion of goals between patient-caregiver dyads.
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Parker PA, Banerjee SC, Matasar MJ, Bylund CL, Schofield E, Li Y, Jacobsen PB, Astrow AB, Leventhal H, Horwitz S, Kissane D. Cancer worry and empathy moderate the effect of a survivorship-focused intervention on quality of life. Psychooncology 2020; 29:1012-1018. [PMID: 32128909 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the impact of a survivorship planning consultation (SPC) for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma and diffuses large B-cell lymphoma on quality of life (QOL). We specifically assessed two potential moderators, cancer worry and perceived empathy, of the intervention effects on QOL. METHODS This cluster randomized, four-site trial examined the efficacy of a SPC; physicians received communication skills training and applied these skills in a survivorship-focused office visit using a care plan vs a control arm in which physicians were trained to and subsequently provided a time-controlled, manualized wellness rehabilitation consultation focused only on discussion of healthy nutrition and exercise. We examined the effect of the intervention on patients' QOL and examined potential moderators-cancer worry and perceived physician empathy. RESULTS Forty-two physicians and 198 patients participated. There was no main effect of the intervention on any of the QOL dimensions (ps > 0.10). However, cancer worry was a significant moderator of the effects of the intervention on three QOL domains (physical P = .04; social P = .04; spiritual P = .01) and perceived empathy was a significant moderator of QOL (physical P = .004; psychological P = .04; social P = .01). Specifically, the beneficial effects of the intervention were more pronounced among patients who initially reported higher levels of cancer worry and lower levels of physician empathy. CONCLUSIONS This study identified two factors, perceived empathy and cancer worry, that were found to impact the QOL of patients who participated in this communication-based survivorship intervention.
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- Patricia A Parker
- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.,STEM Translational Communication Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital, Hematology and Oncology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA.,University of Notre Dame Australia, School of Medicine, and the Cunningham Centre for Palliative Care Research, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Goswami P, Oliva EN, Ionova T, Else R, Kell J, Fielding AK, Jennings DM, Karakantza M, Al-Ismail S, Collins GP, McConnell S, Langton C, Salek S. Development of a Novel Hematological Malignancy Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (HM-PRO): Content Validity. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:209. [PMID: 32210809 PMCID: PMC7066982 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The quality of life of patients at all stages of hematological malignancy is greatly affected by the disease and its treatment. There is a wide range of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) issues important to these patients. Any new instrument developed to measure HRQoL of such patients should be content valid, i.e., the items should be comprehensively relevant to the patients and their health condition. The aim of the present study was to examine content validity of a hematological malignancy specific patient reported outcome measure (HM-PRO) developed for use in routine clinical practice. METHODS Following literature review and semi-structured interviews, the generated themes and sub-themes were discussed to develop the prototype version of the HM-PRO. A 4-step approach was used for content validation: initial testing and cognitive interviewing; item rating; content validity panel meeting; final field testing and cognitive interviewing. Additional questions related to patients' perception of recall period and preferred sentence structure (i.e., question or statement) of the items were also asked during cognitive interviews. RESULTS The content analysis of 129 transcribed semi-structured interviews resulted in the prototype version of the instrument consisting of 58 items grouped into two parts: Part A (impact/HRQoL - 34 items) and Part B (signs and symptoms - 24 items). The initial testing showed intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) of >0.8 for both Part A and Part B. Item rating for language clarity, completeness, relevance, and response scale by experts and patients showed content validity index for scales average >0.8 for both Part A and Part B, except 0.64 for relevance for Part A by the patient panel. The final testing of the revised version of the instrument showed the Cronbach's alpha value of 0.91 for Part A and 0.76 for Part B, suggesting high internal consistency, and ICC of 0.91 for Part A and 0.76 for Part B. The recall period of "today" for Part-A and "last 3 days" for Part-B were the patients' preferred "recall period." Furthermore, the patients expressed preference to the HM-PRO items as statements. CONCLUSION The findings of this study confirm that the HM-PRO possesses a strong content validity, includes all the issues important to patients and is easy to read, understand and respond to spontaneously.
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- Pushpendra Goswami
- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Haematology Unit, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- St. Petersburg State University Medical Center and Multinational Centre for Quality of Life Research, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Patient Research Partner, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Singleton Hospital, ABM University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Thieblemont C, Howlett S, Casasnovas RO, Mounier N, Perrot A, Morschhauser F, Fruchart C, Daguindau N, van Eygen K, Obéric L, Bouabdallah R, Pica GM, Nicolas-Virezelier E, Abraham J, Fitoussi O, Snauwaert S, Eisenmann JC, Lionne-Huyghe P, Bron D, Tricot S, Deeren D, Gonzalez H, Costello R, Le Du K, da Silva MG, Grosicki S, Trotman J, Catalano J, Caballero D, Greil R, Cohen AM, Gaulard P, Roulin L, Takeshita K, Casadebaig ML, Tilly H, Coiffier B. Lenalidomide maintenance for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients responding to R-CHOP: quality of life, dosing, and safety results from the randomised controlled REMARC study. Br J Haematol 2019; 189:84-96. [PMID: 31702836 PMCID: PMC7154674 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.16300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Lenalidomide maintenance therapy prolonged progression‐free survival (PFS) versus placebo in elderly patients with diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL) responding to induction chemotherapy in the phase 3 REMARC study. This subpopulation analysis assessed the impact of lenalidomide maintenance and treatment‐emergent adverse events (TEAEs) on health‐related quality of life (HRQOL). Global health status (GHS), and physical functioning and fatigue subscales were evaluated in patients who completed the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality‐of‐life questionnaire‐C30 v3.0. The impact of TEAEs classified post hoc as subjective (patients can feel) or observable (only measurable by physicians) on dose reductions and discontinuations was assessed. Among 457 patients (lenalidomide, n = 229; placebo, n = 228), mean (standard deviation) GHS was similar between treatment arms [68·2 (20·7) Versus 72·0 (17·8)] at randomisation and remained similar during maintenance. Patients receiving lenalidomide experienced no meaningful changes in GHS, physical functioning, or fatigue. Observable TEAEs were more common (81·1% Versus 66·3%) and more likely to lead to dose reductions, than subjective TEAEs in both arms. PFS was superior in the lenalidomide arm regardless of dose reduction. Lenalidomide maintenance prolonged PFS and did not negatively impact HRQOL in patients with DLBCL despite TEAEs being more common, when compared with placebo.
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- Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon and INSERM UMR1231, Dijon, France
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- Hématologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice - Hôpital de l'Archet, Nice, France
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- Service d'Hématologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Institute of Hematology-Transfusion, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Lille, Lille, France
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- Service d'Hématologie, Institut d'Hématologie de Basse-Normandie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen, Caen, France
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- Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Centre Hospitalier Annecy Genevois, Annecy, France
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- Oncologisch Centrum, AZ Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Hôpital de Purpan, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Hematology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Hematology/Oncology, Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France
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- Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes, Valenciennes, France
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- Concord Repatriation General Hospital, University of Sydney, Concord, NSW, Australia
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- Frankston Hospital and Monash University, Frankston, Vic., Australia
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- Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg Cancer Research Institute, Salzburg, Austria
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- Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Davidoff Cancer Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Lymphoid Malignancies Unit, AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalier Mondor, Créteil, France
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- Department of Hematology, Centre Henri Becquerel, UNIROUEN, INSERMU1245, Rouen, France
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- Department of Hematology, INSERM U1052 Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France
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Trauma- and stressor-related disorders among hematological cancer patients with and without stem cell transplantation: protocol of an interview-based study according to updated diagnostic criteria. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:870. [PMID: 31477049 PMCID: PMC6720985 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6047-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Trauma- and stressor-related disorders pose an important threat for patients with medical conditions by negatively affecting the outcomes of the underlying somatic disease. Nevertheless, research on distress in the course of hematological cancer is sparse to date. For this patient group, however, treatment is often more toxic and invasive than for other cancer populations. A subgroup of these patients is treated with stem cell transplantation (SCT) which is associated with many stressors including spatial isolation or fear of life-threatening complications. Existing results are inconsistent and primarily based on self-report questionnaires and small samples. Moreover, diagnostic criteria of trauma- and stressor-related disorders have recently been updated. Methods This German cross-sectional study will recruit at total of 600 hematological cancer patients, of which 300 will have undergone either autologous or allogeneic SCT. Participants will be assessed for trauma- and stressor-related disorders (adjustment disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder) using a structured clinical interview (SCID-5) based on updated diagnostic criteria. Qualitative investigation of the reported stressors will be used for differential diagnostic investigations and to examine which stressors are experienced as most distressing. Additionally, severity of distress (i.e., general distress as well as anxious, depressive and stressor-related symptomatology) will be assessed by validated questionnaires. We will (i) provide the prevalence of trauma- and stressor-related disorders, (ii) investigate medical and sociodemographic risk factors and (iii) compare the levels of distress within the patient group (SCT vs. non-SCT) and between patients and age- and gender-matched reference groups from the German general population. Discussion This study will assess the prevalence of stressor-related disorders and the level of distress among hematological cancer patients across different treatment settings. Identification of medical and sociodemographic risk factors will help to closely monitor patients with a high risk of distress and to deliver psycho-oncological treatment as soon as possible. Comparisons between patients and norm values will be used to identify the need for psycho-oncological treatment in subgroups of hematological patients and thus help to further develop and implement tailored psycho-oncological interventions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12885-019-6047-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Lin JK, Muffly LS, Spinner MA, Barnes JI, Owens DK, Goldhaber-Fiebert JD. Cost Effectiveness of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy in Multiply Relapsed or Refractory Adult Large B-Cell Lymphoma. J Clin Oncol 2019; 37:2105-2119. [PMID: 31157579 DOI: 10.1200/jco.18.02079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Two anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies are approved for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) and tisagenlecleucel; each costs $373,000. We evaluated their cost effectiveness. METHODS We used a decision analytic Markov model informed by recent multicenter, single-arm trials to evaluate axi-cel and tisagenlecleucel in multiply relapsed/refractory, adult, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma from a US health payer perspective over a lifetime horizon. Under a range of plausible long-term effectiveness assumptions, each therapy was compared with salvage chemoimmunotherapy regimens and stem-cell transplantation. Main outcomes were undiscounted life years, discounted lifetime costs, discounted quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (3% annual discount rate). Sensitivity analyses explored uncertainty. RESULTS In an optimistic scenario, assuming a 40% 5-year progression-free survival (PFS), axi-cel increased life expectancy by 8.2 years at $129,000/QALY gained (95% uncertainty interval, $90,000 to $219,000). At a 30% 5-year PFS, improvements in life expectancy were more modest (6.4 years) and expensive ($159,000/QALY gained [95% uncertainty interval, $105,000 to $284,000]). In an optimistic scenario, assuming a 35% 5-year PFS, tisagenlecleucel increased life expectancy by 4.6 years at $168,000/QALY gained (95% uncertainty interval, $105,000 to $414,000/QALY). At a 25% 5-year PFS, improvements in life expectancy were smaller (3.4 years) and more expensive ($223,000/QALY gained [95% uncertainty interval, $123,000 to $1,170,000/QALY]). Administering CAR-T to all indicated patients would increase US health care costs by approximately $10 billion over 5 years. Price reductions to $250,000 and $200,000, respectively, or payment only for initial complete response (at current prices) would allow axi-cel and tisagenlecleucel to cost less than $150,000/QALY, even at 25% PFS. CONCLUSION At 2018 prices, it is possible that both CAR-T therapies meet a less than $150,000/QALY threshold. This depends on long-term outcomes compared with chemoimmunotherapy and stem-cell transplantation, which are uncertain. Widespread adoption would substantially increase non-Hodgkin lymphoma health care costs. Price reductions or payment for initial response would improve cost effectiveness, even with modest long-term outcomes.
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- John K Lin
- 1Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA.,2Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- 3Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- 1Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA.,2Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- 1Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA.,2Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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Lin VW, Blaylock B, Epstein J, Purdum A. Systematic literature review of health-related quality of life among aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. Curr Med Res Opin 2018; 34:1529-1535. [PMID: 29741105 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1474091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Studies have shown that a proportion of patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) treated with standard chemotherapy will have long-term life expectancy comparable to those in the age-adjusted general population. This systematic literature review summarizes current literature regarding health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of long-term (≥2 years) survivors of aggressive NHL. METHODS Electronic databases (without restriction on years) and abstracts from four major oncology and HRQoL conferences from 2014 to 2017 were searched. Studies were included if HRQoL or health utility was assessed at least 2 years after NHL diagnosis. Studies focusing on central nervous system lymphoma, or indolent NHL, were excluded. Results were categorized relative to baseline (improvement, deterioration or no change) and compared to the general population (better, comparable or worse). RESULTS Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Twelve studies included ≥1 HRQoL instrument, and two measured health utilities using EQ-5D. Half of the studies showed improvement (5/10) and half no change (5/10) in overall HRQoL. Compared to the general population, overall HRQoL was more comparable when assessed at ≥3 years from baseline (3/3 better or comparable) versus assessment at <3 years (2/3 better or comparable). Six studies reported on the physical HRQoL domain with improvement in 4/6 studies and no change in 2/6 studies. CONCLUSIONS HRQoL of NHL survivors may improve from baseline and becomes more comparable to general population HRQoL with longer survival. Overall HRQoL improvement is driven mostly by improvements in the physical domain.
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- a Kite, A Gilead Company , Santa Monica , CA , USA
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Esser P, Kuba K, Mehnert A, Johansen C, Hinz A, Lordick F, Götze H. Quality of life in survivors of hematological malignancies stratified by cancer type, time since diagnosis and stem cell transplantation. Eur J Haematol 2018; 101:340-348. [DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Peter Esser
- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology; University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology; University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology; University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology; University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
- Oncology Clinic; Rigshospitalet; University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen Denmark
- Unit of Survivorship; The Danish Cancer Society Research Center; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology; University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
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- University Cancer Center Leipzig (UCCL); University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology; University Medical Center Leipzig; Leipzig Germany
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van de Poll-Franse L, Oerlemans S, Bredart A, Kyriakou C, Sztankay M, Pallua S, Daniëls L, Creutzberg CL, Cocks K, Malak S, Caocci G, Molica S, Chie W, Efficace F. International development of four EORTC disease-specific quality of life questionnaires for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, high- and low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Qual Life Res 2017; 27:333-345. [PMID: 29127596 PMCID: PMC5846994 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-017-1718-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper describes the international, cross-cultural development of four disease-specific EORTC QoL questionnaires, to supplement the EORTC QLQ-C30, for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), high- or low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma (HG/LG-NHL), and CLL. METHODS Questionnaire development was conducted according to guidelines from the EORTC Quality of Life Group. Phase I comprised generation of QoL issues relevant to patients. Phase II included operationalization and assessment of item relevance. In phase III, items were pretested in a cross-cultural sample. RESULTS In Phase I, 75 issues were identified through focus groups and systematic literature searches. Interviews with 80 health-care professionals and 245 patients resulted in a provisional module of 38 items (phase II) representing items relevant for all or at least one of the four malignancies. In Phase III, this was tested in 337 patients from five European countries and resulted in a questionnaire with 27 items for HL (EORTC QLQ-HL27), 29 items for HG-NHL (EORTC QLQ-NHL-HG29), 20 items for LG-NHL (EORTC QLQ-NHL-LG20) and 17 items for CLL (EORTC QLQ-CLL17). CONCLUSIONS This study provides four new EORTC modules for use in clinical research and routine practice in conjunction with the EORTC QLQ-C30 for assessing QoL in patients with lymphoma and CLL.
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- Lonneke van de Poll-Franse
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychosocial Research, Division of Psychosocial Research & Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Psycho-Oncology Unit, Institut Curie, Paris, France
- Psycho-pathology and Health Process Laboratory Psychology Institute, University Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Royal Free and North West London Hospitals, National Health Service Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- KCStats Consultancy, York, UK
- University of York, York, UK
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- Hôpital René Huguenin-Institut Curie- Hématologie, Saint-Cloud, France
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- Hematology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Health Outcomes Research Unit, Italian Group for Adult Hematologic Diseases (GIMEMA) Data Centre, Rome, Italy
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Kang D, Cho J, Kim IR, Kim MK, Kim WS, Kim SJ. Health-Related Quality of Life in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: A Prospective Cohort Study. Cancer Res Treat 2017; 50:1051-1063. [PMID: 29121713 PMCID: PMC6192930 DOI: 10.4143/crt.2017.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE We evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in long-term survivors of indolent and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Materials and Methods TheHRQOLwas assessed by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) at diagnosis in NHL patients between 2008 and 2011, and follow-up evaluation was conducted from June 2014 to February 2015 using EORTC QLQ-C30 and the quality of life in cancer survivors (QOL-CS) questionnaire. We used linear mixed models to compare changes in HRQOL between indolent and aggressive NHL over time. RESULTS The HRQOL of long-term survivors with aggressive NHL improved to the similar level of indolent NHL during the follow-up survey. However, survivors of NHL were found to fear the probability of relapse and second malignancy, and the degree of fear was not different between survivors with aggressive stage I/II or III/IV NHL (p > 0.05). Furthermore, a half of survivors reported impaired sense of psychosocial well-being regardless of aggressiveness and stage during follow-up survey. More than 65% of survivors thought they did not receive sufficient support from others, and patients who had financial difficulties at diagnosis were more frequently associated with suffering from insufficient support. Impaired physical and cognitive functioning at diagnosis was significantly associated with lack of life purpose in long-term survivors. CONCLUSION The HRQOL of aggressive NHL survivors improved to a similar level to that of indolent NHL. However, the majority of survivors still had fear of relapse, and psychosocial well-being remained unmet needs.
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- Danbee Kang
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.,Cancer Education Center, Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Cancer Education Center, Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.,Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Denlinger CS, Ligibel JA, Are M, Baker KS, Broderick G, Demark-Wahnefried W, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones LW, King A, Ku GH, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, McCabe MS, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, Moslehi JJ, O'Connor T, Overholser L, Paskett ED, Peppercorn J, Rodriguez MA, Ruddy KJ, Sanft T, Silverman P, Smith S, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian NR, Freedman-Cass DA. NCCN Guidelines Insights: Survivorship, Version 1.2016. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2017; 14:715-24. [PMID: 27283164 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2016.0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The NCCN Guidelines for Survivorship provide screening, evaluation, and treatment recommendations for common consequences of cancer and cancer treatment. They are intended to aid health care professionals who work with survivors of adult-onset cancer in the posttreatment period, including those in general oncology, specialty cancer survivor clinics, and primary care practices. Guidance is also provided to help promote physical activity, weight management, and proper immunizations in survivors. This article summarizes the NCCN Survivorship panel's discussions for the 2016 update of the guidelines regarding the management of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder-related symptoms, and emotional distress in survivors.
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital
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- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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Esser P, Kuba K, Götze H, Mehnert A. Long-term effects and psychological adjustment: study protocol of a large register-based study on quality of life among survivors of hematological malignancies. BMC Cancer 2017; 17:482. [PMID: 28701154 PMCID: PMC5508694 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-017-3454-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both incidence and survival rates of hematological cancers are increasing, leading to a growing number of survivors with specific late and long-term effects. However, relevant research in physical, psychological and social aspects of quality of life is scarce. Existing literature shows that a considerable number of cancer survivors report a relatively high quality of life despite a variety of adverse and persistent symptoms. To date, the reasons for this phenomenon as well as moderating and mediating factors are widely unknown. Given these research gaps, we aim to investigate the different domains of quality of life among long-term survivors of hematological cancers and to identify factors predicting high quality of life. METHODS/DESIGN This is a large cross-sectional study among hematological cancer survivors at a minimum of 3 years after diagnosis. We will collect 1000 survivors completing a set of self-report-questionnaires encompassing physical, psychological and social domains of quality of life. Participants are clustered in groups according to time since diagnosis and compared with each other. Furthermore, survivors will be compared with the general population. Factors predicting high quality of life will be identified via multiple regression analyses and structure equation modeling. DISCUSSION Our study will help to inform health care providers about the specific long-term burden among survivors with hematological malignancies. Identification of factors predicting high quality of life will help to develop adequate intervention strategies to enhance well-being in hematological cancer survivors. Our methodological advantages including the large sample as well as the assessment of different domains of quality of life will ensure novel and robust results. A limitation of the study is the cross-sectional design.
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- Peter Esser
- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Center Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 55, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Center Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 55, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Center Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 55, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Center Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 55, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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Davies JM, Osborne TR, Edmonds PM, Schey SA, Devereux S, Higginson IJ, Ramsenthaler C. The Myeloma Patient Outcome Scale is the first quality of life tool developed for clinical use and validated in patients with follicular lymphoma. Eur J Haematol 2017; 98:508-516. [PMID: 28160316 PMCID: PMC5413861 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.12864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The development of novel agents and an ageing population has led to an increasing number of patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) living longer with their disease. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a priority for patients and should guide clinical decisions. The Myeloma Patient Outcome Scale (MyPOS), originally developed for myeloma, was validated in a cross-sectional survey recruiting 124 FL patients. METHODS Content and construct validity, structural validity using confirmatory factor analyses, reliability and acceptability were evaluated. RESULTS Three subscales were indicated: symptoms and function, emotional response, and healthcare support. MyPOS symptom and function scores were higher (worse) in participants with poorer ECOG performance status (F=26.2, P<.000) and discriminated between patients on and off treatment. Good convergent and discriminant validity in comparison to the EORTC-QLQ-C30 and FACT-Lym were demonstrated. Internal consistency was good; α coefficient 0.70-0.95 for the total MyPOS score and subscales. CONCLUSION The MyPOS is valid, reliable and acceptable, and can be used to support clinical care of FL patients. This is the first measurement tool developed specially for use in clinical practice that has been validated for use in people with FL. Further longitudinal validation is now required to support its use in outcome measurement.
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- Joanna M. Davies
- Faculty of Life Sciences and MedicineDepartment of Palliative Care, Policy and RehabilitationCicely Saunders InstituteKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Palliative CareKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Department of Haematological MedicineKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Department of Haematological MedicineKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and MedicineDepartment of Palliative Care, Policy and RehabilitationCicely Saunders InstituteKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and MedicineDepartment of Palliative Care, Policy and RehabilitationCicely Saunders InstituteKing's College LondonLondonUK
- Department of Palliative MedicineMunich University HospitalMunichGermany
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Vallance JK, Buman MP, Lynch BM, Boyle T. Reallocating time to sleep, sedentary, and active behaviours in non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors: associations with patient-reported outcomes. Ann Hematol 2017; 96:749-755. [PMID: 28197722 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-017-2942-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to examine potential effects of reallocating time between sleep, sedentary and active behaviours on fatigue symptoms and quality of life in a sample of non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors identified from the Western Australian Cancer Registry (N = 149) (response rate = 36%; median age = 64 years) wore an Actigraph® GT3X+ accelerometer for 7 days and completed the Fatigue Scale, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. We used isotemporal substitution methods in linear regression models to examine the potential effects of reallocating time between sleep, sedentary and activity behaviours on fatigue and quality of life. Data collection was conducted in Western Australia in 2013. Significant differences were observed for fatigue symptoms when 30 min per day of bouted moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (10 min) was reallocated from 30 min per day of sleep (5.7 points, 95% CI = 1.8, 9.7), sedentary time bouts (20 min) (5.7 points, 95% CI = 1.6, 9.7), sedentary time non-bouts (5.1 points, 95% CI = 1.0, 9.3) or light intensity activity (5.5 points, 95% CI = 1.5, 9.5). Isotemporal substitution effects of reallocating sedentary time, sleep and light physical activity with bouted physical activity was significantly associated with fatigue, but not quality of life. Findings from the present study may aid in the development and delivery of health behaviour interventions that are more likely to influence the health outcome of interest.
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- Jeff K Vallance
- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, Canada.
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- School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Cancer Epidemiology Centre, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VC, Australia.,Physical Activity Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,School of Public Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Beaven AW, Samsa G, Zimmerman S, Smith SK. Quality of Life is Similar between Long-term Survivors of Indolent and Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Cancer Invest 2016; 34:279-85. [PMID: 27379565 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2016.1194427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Differences in quality of life (QOL) of long-term survivors of aggressive or indolent subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) have not been frequently evaluated. We assessed these differences by analyzing results of a large QOL survey of long-term NHL survivors. We hypothesized that the incurable nature of indolent NHL would relate to worse QOL in long-term survivors while the potentially cured long-term survivors of aggressive lymphoma would have better QOL. We found that QOL was similar between the two groups. Results suggest that patients with indolent NHL are coping well with their disease, yet experience some overall feelings of life threat.
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- Anne W Beaven
- a Div. of Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy , Duke University Medical Center Durham , NC , USA
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- b Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics , Duke University Medical Center , Durham , NC , USA
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- c Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and the School of Social Work , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- d Duke University School of Nursing , Durham , NC , USA.,e Duke Cancer Institute , Durham , NC , USA
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Boyle T, Lynch BM, Ransom EK, Vallance JK. Volume and correlates of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. Psychooncology 2015; 26:239-247. [PMID: 26555235 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Few studies have measured the physical activity levels of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) survivors, and no previous studies have measured sedentary behavior levels in this population. This study used accelerometers to measure the physical activity and sedentary time levels of NHL survivors and examined the demographic, behavioral, and medical correlates of these behaviors. METHODS A total of 156 NHL survivors (mean age = 64 years) completed a questionnaire and wore an accelerometer for seven consecutive days during waking hours. Descriptive statistics were used to describe physical activity and sedentary time levels, and linear regression was used to investigate correlates of these behaviors. RESULTS Participants averaged 8.6 h of sedentary time per day (60% of their accelerometer wear time), 5.3 h of light-intensity physical activity (37%), and 30 min of moderate-intensity physical activity (3%). Only 12% of the participants accrued the duration of moderate-vigorous physical activity recommended by physical activity guidelines (30 min accrued in bouts of at least 10 min). Female participants, older participants, smokers, and participants with larger waist circumference had lower levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. Smokers and participants with larger waist circumference also had higher sedentary time levels. CONCLUSION The NHL survivors in this study spent the majority of their waking hours sedentary, and few met physical activity guidelines. The results of this study emphasize the need for more research exploring the health consequences of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity in NHL survivors. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Terry Boyle
- Cancer Control Research, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- School of Population and Public Health, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Centre for Medical Research, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Cancer Epidemiology Centre, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Physical Activity Laboratory, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Research, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Athabasca, Canada
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Hatam N, Dehghani M, Habibian M, Jafari A. Cost-Utility Analysis of IEV Drug Regimen Versus ESHAP Drug Regimen for the Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION 2015; 8:e4061. [PMID: 26634115 PMCID: PMC4667232 DOI: 10.17795/ijcp-4061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background: Chemotherapy for lymph nodes cancer is often composed of several drugs that are used in a treatment program. Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform a cost-utility analysis of IEV regimen (ifosfamide, epirubicin and etoposide) versus ESHAP regimen (etoposide, methylprednisolone, high-dose cytarabine, and cisplatin) in patients with lymphoma in the south of Iran. Patients and Methods: This was a cost-utility analysis done as a cross-sectional study in the south of Iran. Using decision tree, expected costs, quality -adjusted life years (QALYs) and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) were estimated. In addition, the robustness of results was examined by sensitivity analysis. Results: The results of this study indicated that the total lymphoma patients were about 65 people that 27 patients received IEV regimen and 38 patients ESHAP (43 patients with Hodgkin’s and 22 with non-Hodgkin lymphoma). The results of decision tree showed that in the IEV arm, the expected cost was $20952.93 and the expected QALYs was 3.89 and in the ESHAP arm, the expected cost was $31691.74 and the expected QALYs was 3.86. Based on the results of the study, IEV regimen was cost-effective alternative to the ESHAP regimen. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, it is recommended that oncologists use IEV instead of ESHAP in the treatment of patients with lymphoma and because of high costs of IEV drug costs, it is suggested that IEV drugs should be covered by insurance.
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- Nahid Hatam
- School of Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Ward, Hematology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Health Economics, School of Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran
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- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Bryant AL, Smith SK, Zimmer C, Crandell J, Jenerette CM, Bailey DE, Zimmerman S, Mayer DK. An exploratory path model of the relationships between positive and negative adaptation to cancer on quality of life among non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. J Psychosoc Oncol 2015; 33:310-31. [PMID: 25751114 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2015.1020978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Adaptation is an ongoing, cognitive process with continuous appraisal of the cancer experience by the survivor. This exploratory study tested a path model examining the personal (demographic, disease, and psychosocial) characteristics associated with quality of life (QOL) and whether or not adaptation to living with cancer may mediate these effects. This study employed path analysis to estimate adaptation to cancer. A cross-sectional sample of NHL survivors (N = 750) was used to test the model. Eligible participants were ≥ 18 years, at least 2 years post-diagnosis, and living with or without active disease. Sixty-eight percent of the variance was accounted for in QOL. The strongest effect (-0.596) was direct by negative adaptation, approximately 3 times that of positive adaptation (0.193). The strongest demographic total effects on QOL were age and social support; <65 years of age had better QOL and better adaptation compared to those ≥ 65. Of the disease characteristics, comorbidity score had the strongest direct effect on QOL; each additional comorbidity was associated with a 0.309 standard deviation decline on QOL. There were no fully mediated effects through positive adaptation alone. Our exploratory findings support the coexistence of positive and negative adaptations perception as mediators of personal characteristics of the cancer experience. Negative adaptation can affect QOL in a positive way. Cancer survivorship is simultaneously shaped by both positive and negative adaptation with future research and implications for practice aimed at improving QOL.
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- Ashley Leak Bryant
- a School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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Jones WC, Parry C, Devine S, Main DS, Okuyama S, Tran ZV. Prevalence and predictors of distress in posttreatment adult leukemia and lymphoma survivors. J Psychosoc Oncol 2015; 33:124-41. [PMID: 25581206 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2014.992085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This paper examines predictors of cancer-specific distress among posttreatment adult leukemia and lymphoma survivors (LLS). Using a survey mailed to LLS in the Colorado Central Cancer Registry (N = 477), the authors developed a multivariable risk profile for distress. Thirty one percent of LLS reported indicators of distress. Significantly higher distress was associated with younger age (p < 0.001) in bivariate analyses. The risk profile included fear of recurrence, financial burden, and younger age. Distress did not attenuate based on time since treatment completion and may persist up to 4 years posttreatment, suggesting a need for intervention, particularly among high-risk LLS.
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- Whitney C Jones
- a Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Denver , Aurora , CO , USA
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Survivorship care planning after participation in communication skills training intervention for a consultation about lymphoma survivorship. Transl Behav Med 2015; 5:393-400. [PMID: 26622912 DOI: 10.1007/s13142-015-0326-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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A survivorship care plan refers to a written summary of the treatment received and recommendations regarding surveillance and management of late effects. To provide evaluation of a communication skills training (CST) intervention to enhance the transition of lymphoma survivors to cancer survivorship. Nineteen oncologists specializing in lymphoma treatment were recruited and completed a survivorship CST workshop, and two standardized patient assessments (SPAs), one pretraining and one posttraining. Significant improvements in SPA scores were observed in six of the seven SPA assessment categories: use of survivorship care plan, review of disease and treatment details, long-term effects, potential late effects, specific physician recommendations, and additional health maintenance recommendations. The intervention had significant effects on physicians' uptake of new strategies and skills, as measured through pre- and posttraining SPAs, as well as on the physicians' self-efficacy about having these conversations.
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Allart-Vorelli P, Porro B, Baguet F, Michel A, Cousson-Gélie F. Haematological cancer and quality of life: a systematic literature review. Blood Cancer J 2015; 5:e305. [PMID: 25909835 PMCID: PMC4450328 DOI: 10.1038/bcj.2015.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to examine the impact of haematological cancers on quality of life (QoL). A review of the international literature was conducted from the databases ‘PsycInfo' and 'Medline' using the keywords: 'haematological cancer', 'quality of life', 'physical', 'psychological', 'social', 'vocational', 'professional', 'economic', 'cognitive', and 'sexual'. Twenty-one reliable studies were analysed. Among these studies, 12 showed that haematological cancer altered overall QoL, 8 papers found a deterioration of physical dimension, 8 papers reported on functional and role dimensions, 11 papers reported on the psychological component and 9 on the social component. Moreover, one study and two manuscripts, respectively, reported deteriorated sexual and cognitive dimensions. Our review demonstrates that the different dimensions of QoL are deteriorated by haematological malignancies and, probably, by the side effects of treatment.
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- P Allart-Vorelli
- Laboratory of Psychology 'Health and Quality of Life' EA 4139, University Bordeaux Segalen, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Psychology, Epsylon EA 4556 Laboratory 'Dynamics of Human Abilities and Health Behaviors', University Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Montpellier, France
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- 1] Department of Psychology, Epsylon EA 4556 Laboratory 'Dynamics of Human Abilities and Health Behaviors', University Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Montpellier, France [2] ICM, Institut Régional du Cancer de Montpellier, Epidaure Prevention Unit - Rue des Apothicaires, Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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- 1] Department of Psychology, Epsylon EA 4556 Laboratory 'Dynamics of Human Abilities and Health Behaviors', University Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Montpellier, France [2] MIS, Montpellier Institut du Sein - 25 rue de Clémentville, Montpellier, France
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- 1] Department of Psychology, Epsylon EA 4556 Laboratory 'Dynamics of Human Abilities and Health Behaviors', University Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Montpellier, France [2] ICM, Institut Régional du Cancer de Montpellier, Epidaure Prevention Unit - Rue des Apothicaires, Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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Posluszny DM, Dew MA, Beckjord E, Bovbjerg DH, Schmidt JE, Low CA, Lowery A, Nutt SA, Arvey SR, Rechis R. Existential challenges experienced by lymphoma survivors: Results from the 2010 LIVESTRONG Survey. J Health Psychol 2015; 21:2357-66. [PMID: 25845834 DOI: 10.1177/1359105315576352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We sought to examine the existential challenges that cancer survivors may experience as they strive to make meaning, regain their self-identity, cope with fear of recurrence, and experience feelings of grief and guilt. Lymphoma survivors (n = 429) completed the 2010 LIVE STRONG: survey and provided responses about meaning, cancer worry, security, identity, grief, guilt, and perceived functional impairment due to these concerns. Most survivors (73%-86%) endorsed existential concerns, with 30-39 percent reporting related perceived functional impairment. Concerns were associated with being female, younger, unmarried, and having undergone stem cell transplantation. Lymphoma survivors experience existential challenges that impact their life even years after diagnosis.
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Smoking, alcohol, diabetes, obesity, socioeconomic status, and the risk of colorectal cancer in a population-based case-control study. Cancer Causes Control 2014; 25:1659-68. [PMID: 25301194 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-014-0470-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Although previous research has identified factors that may determine willingness to participate in research, relatively few studies have attempted to quantify the impact non-participation may have on exposure-disease associations. The aims of this study were to (a) investigate the associations between smoking, alcohol, diabetes, obesity, and socioeconomic status and the risk of colorectal cancer in a case-control study (59.7 and 47.2 % response fractions among cases and controls, respectively); and (b) perform sensitivity analyses to examine the possible influence of non-participation. METHODS Logistic regression was used to estimate the exposure-disease associations. We then investigated the associations between various demographic and health factors and the likelihood that an individual would participate in the case-control study and then performed two sensitivity analyses (sampling weights and multiple imputation) to examine whether non-participation bias may have influenced the exposure-disease associations. RESULTS The exposures alcohol, smoking, and diabetes were associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. We found some differences between cases and controls when examining the factors associated with the participation in the study, and in the sensitivity analyses, the exposure-disease associations were slightly attenuated when compared with those from the original analysis. CONCLUSION Non-participation may have biased the risk estimates away from the null, but generally not enough to change the conclusions of the study.
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Denlinger CS, Carlson RW, Are M, Baker KS, Davis E, Edge SB, Friedman DL, Goldman M, Jones L, King A, Kvale E, Langbaum TS, Ligibel JA, McCabe MS, McVary KT, Melisko M, Montoya JG, Mooney K, Morgan MA, O'Connor T, Paskett ED, Raza M, Syrjala KL, Urba SG, Wakabayashi MT, Zee P, McMillian N, Freedman-Cass D. Survivorship: introduction and definition. Clinical practice guidelines in oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2014; 12:34-45. [PMID: 24453291 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2014.0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Many cancer survivors experience physical and/or psychosocial side effects, which can be severe, debilitating, and sometimes permanent. These NCCN Guidelines for Survivorship provide screening, evaluation, and treatment recommendations for common consequences of cancer and cancer treatment for health care professionals who work with survivors of adult-onset cancer in the posttreatment period. These introductory sections of the guidelines include the panel's definition of cancer survivors, a discussion of the effects of cancer and its treatment, general principles and standards for survivorship care, and guidance regarding screening for problems that require further assessment.
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Health-related quality of life in Korean lymphoma survivors compared with the general population. Ann Hematol 2014; 93:1531-40. [PMID: 24947794 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-014-2091-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of lymphoma survivors, to compare it with that of the general population, and to identify its predictors in lymphoma survivors. We enrolled 837 participants (mean age, 54.6 years; mean time since diagnosis, 6.3 years) with a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) (n = 58) or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) (n = 779) who had been treated at any of three Korean hospitals from 1989 through 2010. For controls, we selected 1,000 subjects randomly from a representative Korean population. We administered the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Overall, the HRQOL in both groups of survivors and the general population were comparable, but we observed clinically meaningful worse social functioning in NHL survivors (p < 0.001) and more severe fatigue in HL survivors (p < 0.001) than in the general population. Analysis of covariance revealed no clinically meaningful difference in HRQOL associated with age or sex. Survivors who received peripheral blood stem cell transplants showed clinically meaningful worse role (p = 0.001) and social (p < 0.001) functioning than those who were treated with first-line chemotherapy alone. In multivariate analyses, fatigue, depression, and financial difficulties emerged as the strongest predictors for almost all subscales of functioning and global quality of life. Interventions for alleviating fatigue, depression, and financial difficulties are needed to enhance the HRQOL of Korean lymphoma survivors.
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The course of anxiety and depression for patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma or diffuse large B cell lymphoma: a longitudinal study of the PROFILES registry. J Cancer Surviv 2014; 8:555-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s11764-014-0367-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Health-related quality of life and persistent symptoms in relation to (R-)CHOP14, (R-)CHOP21, and other therapies among patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: results of the population-based PHAROS-registry. Ann Hematol 2014; 93:1705-15. [DOI: 10.1007/s00277-014-2099-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Oerlemans S, Issa DE, van den Broek EC, Nijziel MR, Coebergh JWW, Mols F, van de Poll-Franse LV. Impact of therapy and disease-related symptoms on health-related quality of life in patients with follicular lymphoma: results of the population-based PHAROS-registry. Eur J Haematol 2014; 93:229-38. [PMID: 24702126 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.12335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The increasing number of longer living patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) and serious side effects of treatment urged us to study the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and persistent (treatment-related) symptoms in unselected patients after different treatment modalities and compare HRQoL of patients with a normative population. METHODS The population-based Eindhoven Cancer Registry was used to select patients diagnosed with FL during 2004-2010. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) was completed twice, with a 1-yr interval. This questionnaire was also completed by an age- and sex-matched normative population (N = 580). Detailed data on treatment were extracted from the cancer registry and Population-based HAematological Registry for Observational Studies (PHAROS). RESULTS Of the 181 patients who were invited, 148 responded (82%, T1). Patients treated with immunochemotherapy reported clinically relevant higher mean fatigue scores than those who underwent radiotherapy (P = 0.02). No differences were observed on the other HRQoL scales between treatment groups. Mean HRQoL scores were worse for FL patients treated with immunochemotherapy compared with a normative population (P < 0.01). A quarter to 50% of patients persistently reported to be slowed down, lethargic, or persistently worried about future health or was limited in social activities. Subsequently, patients reporting these symptoms/worries had a lower global health status/HRQoL. CONCLUSION Alertness for persistent symptoms that occur during and after treatment of FL patients is needed and may help to avoid lasting negative influence on their HRQoL.
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- Simone Oerlemans
- Comprehensive Cancer Centre Netherlands, Eindhoven Cancer Registry, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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Quality of life more impaired in younger than in older diffuse large B cell lymphoma survivors compared to a normative population: a study from the population-based PROFILES registry. Ann Hematol 2013; 93:811-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00277-013-1980-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Thong MSY, Mols F, Stein KD, Smith T, Coebergh JWW, van de Poll-Franse LV. Population-based cancer registries for quality-of-life research. Cancer 2013; 119 Suppl 11:2109-23. [PMID: 23695923 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Revised: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Melissa S. Y. Thong
- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (C o RPS) Tilburg University; Tilburg the Netherlands
- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (C o RPS) Tilburg University; Tilburg the Netherlands
- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
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- Behavioral Research Center; American Cancer Society; Atlanta Georgia
- Rollins School of Public Health; Emory University; Atlanta Georgia
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- Behavioral Research Center; American Cancer Society; Atlanta Georgia
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health; Erasmus University Medical Center; Rotterdam the Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (C o RPS) Tilburg University; Tilburg the Netherlands
- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
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