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Opheim LØ, Engeskaug I, Bjerre Trent PK, Thorsen L, Staff AC, Nordskar NJ, Utne I, Hagen M, Eriksson AGZ. Associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life among endometrial carcinoma survivors - A cross-sectional study. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 179:52-62. [PMID: 37924595 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore possible associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in endometrial carcinoma survivors by assessing differences in HRQoL between survivors meeting and not meeting the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations regarding physical activity, BMI, and smoking. METHODS This was a cross-sectional population-based study in women having undergone surgery for assumed early-stage endometrial carcinoma. Thresholds for clinical importance based on the EORTC QoL working group were used to interpret scores. Effect size (ES) was interpreted as small (d = 0.2-0.49), medium (d = 0.5-0.8), and large (d > 0.8). RESULTS In total, 1200 evaluable women were included. Meeting physical activity recommendations and BMI <25 kg/m2 was associated with significantly better global health status, (ES) = 0.18 and ES = -0.11, respectively. On multivariate analysis, women meeting physical activity recommendations had significantly higher scores on physical- (ES = 0.31), role- (ES = 0.15), and social functioning (ES = 0.15), and lower levels of fatigue (ES = -0.16), pain (ES = -0.10), and appetite loss (ES = -0.15) (all p < 0.05) compared to non-meeting survivors. Participants with BMI ≥25 kg/m2 had lower scores for social functioning (ES = -0.10), and higher levels of pain (ES = 0.13) and dyspnea (ES = 0.12) (all p < 0.05) compared to those with BMI <25 kg/m2. Smokers had lower scores for emotional functioning (ES = -0.09) and higher levels of diarrhea (ES = 0.10) (all p < 0.05) compared to non-smokers. CONCLUSION Meeting WHO recommendations for modifiable life-style factors is associated with better HRQoL among endometrial carcinoma survivors: Being sufficiently physical active and having a BMI <25 kg/m2 are significantly associated with better self-reported global health status. All modifiable factors are associated with better functioning, and reduced symptom-burden.
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- Linn Ø Opheim
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Late Effects after Cancer Treatment, Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Clinical Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St Olav's Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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Solati A, Thvimi S, Khatami SH, Shabaninejad Z, Malekzadegan Y, Alizadeh M, Mousavi P, Taheri-Anganeh M, Razmjoue D, Bahmyari S, Ghasemnejad-Berenji H, Vafadar A, Soltani Fard E, Ghasemi H, Movahedpour A. Non-coding RNAs in gynecologic cancer. Clin Chim Acta 2023; 551:117618. [PMID: 38375624 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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The term "gynecologic cancer" pertains to neoplasms impacting the reproductive tissues and organs of women encompassing the endometrium, vagina, cervix, uterus, vulva, and ovaries. The progression of gynecologic cancer is linked to various molecular mechanisms. Historically, cancer research primarily focused on protein-coding genes. However, recent years have unveiled the involvement of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs), and circular RNAs, in modulating cellular functions within gynecological cancer. Substantial evidence suggests that ncRNAs may wield a dual role in gynecological cancer, acting as either oncogenic or tumor-suppressive agents. Numerous clinical trials are presently investigating the roles of ncRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic agents. These endeavors may introduce a fresh perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancer. In this overview, we highlight some of the ncRNAs associated with gynecological cancers.
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- Arezoo Solati
- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Brummel B, van Heumen C, Smits A, van den Berg M, Ezendam NPM, Pijnenborg JMA, de van der Schueren MAE, Wilkinson SA, van der Meij BS. Barriers to and facilitators of a healthy lifestyle for patients with gynecological cancer: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative research with healthcare providers and patients. Maturitas 2023; 177:107801. [PMID: 37541112 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2023.107801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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The prevalence of an unhealthy lifestyle among patients with gynecological cancer is high and associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality. Although lifestyle changes have the potential to improve outcomes, lifestyle counseling is not routinely integrated into standard care. This review explores research on the barriers to and facilitators of both the promotion of healthy lifestyles by healthcare providers (HCPs) and healthy lifestyle changes by patients with gynecological cancer. The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was used to deductively code the identified factors for a comprehensive understanding of the barriers and facilitators. A search across five databases yielded a total of 12,687 unique studies, of which 43 were included in the review. Of these 43, 39 included gynecological cancer patients and only 6 included HCPs. Among the barriers identified for HCPs, most studies evaluated barriers regarding weight loss counseling. Limited knowledge, reluctance to address weight loss, skepticism about the benefits, and workload concerns were commonly reported barriers for HCPs. HCPs will benefit from education and training in lifestyle counseling, including effective communication skills like motivational interviewing. Gynecological cancer patients lacked tools, support, knowledge, and faced mental health issues, environmental constraints, and physical limitations. The review emphasizes the importance of addressing these barriers and utilizing identified facilitators, such as social support, to promote and support healthy lifestyle behaviors on the part of patients and their promotion by HCPs. Future research should focus not only on patients but also on supporting HCPs and implementing necessary changes in current practices.
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- Bo Brummel
- Department of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands; Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radboudumc, 6525 GA Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology- Dietetics, Radboudumc, 6525 GA Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, the Netherlands; Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, 5612 HZ Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands; Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, 6525 EN Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetric Medicine, Mater Mothers Hospital, South Brisbane 4101, Australia; Lifestyle Maternity, Brisbane, QLD 4069, Australia
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands; Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, 6525 EN Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Bond University Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD 4226, Australia.
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Association between GHQ-12, Duke-UNC-11, Physical Activity, and Self-Perceived Health in Spanish Adults with Cancerous Tumours: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020192. [PMID: 36673560 PMCID: PMC9858809 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: In Spain, people who have overcome some type of cancer have significantly worse self-perceived health (SPH) and higher rates of depression than people who have never suffered any type of cancer. Objective: to explore the relationships among physical activity levels (PAL), perceived social support (PSS), and SPH in terms of mental health and its dimensions in Spanish adults with cancerous tumours. Methods: A correlational study rooted in the National Health Survey 2017 for adults was carried out, including 627 Spanish residents who reported having malignant tumours. Results: A dependent association was found between PAL and SPH (p < 0.001). The mental health mean score decreased as PAL increased for the total sample and for both sexes, separately (p < 0.001). Low reverse associations were also observed between PAL and mental health (rho: −0.274; p < 0.001), successful coping (rho: −0.239; p < 0.001) and self-confidence (rho: −0.264; p <0.001). Moreover, PSS weakly and inversely correlates with mental health (r: −0.225; p < 0.001), successful coping (r: −0.218; p < 0.001) and self-confidence (r: −0.231; p < 0.001). A binary logistic model showed that active and very active people presented less threat of poor SPH, as did people with higher PSS (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Greater levels of physical activity are associated with larger mean scores in the three dimensions of mental health, perceived social support and self-perceived health in people with cancerous tumours.
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Shenton LM, Perera U, Leader A, Klassen AC. Perceptions of Facilitators and Barriers to Smoking Cessation Among Patients and Providers in a Cancer Center: A Single Institution Qualitative Exploratory Study. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231198072. [PMID: 37694880 PMCID: PMC10498689 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231198072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Cancer patients who remain tobacco users have poorer outcomes, including increased mortality and decreased treatment tolerance; however, cessation post-diagnosis is challenging. Our formative research explored cessation-related perspectives among patients and staff at one National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, to inform improving cessation services within oncology care. METHODS Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, a purposive sample of current cancer patients (n = 13) and cancer center physicians and cessation program staff (n = 9) were recruited to complete one-on-one audio-recorded in-depth qualitative interviews, to explore experiences providing or receiving cessation support, and perspectives on patients' readiness and needs regarding cessation. Thematic coding utilized Green's predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing framework to identify factors having positive, negative, or mixed impact on delivery of best-practices cessation services (ie, 5As) and patient cessation success. RESULTS Patients identified cancer diagnosis as a wake-up call, existing health problems, persistent healthcare providers, cost of cigarettes, and societal disapproval of smoking as factors facilitating quitting. Futility of quitting after a cancer diagnosis, cost and logistics of program participation, clinician time constraints, and lifetime addiction made quitting harder. Family, friends, stigma and motivation, and pharmacotherapies played mixed roles. Patients felt survivor-focused cessation programs, including stress management, could better enable quitting. Provider-anticipated problems with implementing cessation counseling included so-called "therapeutic nihilism" (ie, pessimism regarding cessation post-diagnosis), lack of training and standardized approaches, and time and documentation burden. Clinicians saw both policies and peer clinician "champions" as potentially increasing prioritization of cessation within oncology. CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight unmet needs for patients and providers regarding provision of effective cessation care. Despite survival benefit, cessation is still not standard within cancer care. Our results show that many patients would benefit from standardized programs where they are routinely asked about cessation. Providers would benefit from both structural enhancements and professional education to ensure that evidence-based cessation services tailored to cancer patients, are offered throughout treatment and survivorship.
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- Luke M Shenton
- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Addison S, Shirima D, Aboagye-Mensah EB, Dunovan SG, Pascal EY, Lustberg MB, Arthur EK, Nolan TS. Effects of tandem cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy lifestyle interventions on health-related outcomes in cancer survivors: a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2022; 16:1023-1046. [PMID: 34357555 PMCID: PMC8342979 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-01094-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Healthy lifestyle (HL) behaviors and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been individually shown to improve adverse effects of cancer treatment. Little is known about how such programs in tandem affect health-related outcomes. This review evaluates extant literature on tandem CBT/HL interventions on health-related outcomes in cancer survivors. METHODS A comprehensive search of PubMed, PsychINFO, CINAHL, and Embase databases revealed numerous studies involving CBT and HL tandem interventions in cancer survivors in the last 20 years. Studies meeting the inclusion criteria were examined and assessed by the authors. RESULTS The 36 studies included 5199 participants. Interventions involved the use of CBT in combination with a HL condition (stress reduction, increasing physical activity, etc.). These tandem conditions were compared against no intervention, usual care, and/or CBT alone or HL alone. Interventions were delivered by a variety of interventionists, and over different durations. The most common HL target outcomes were stress, and insomnia. Most studies (31 of 36) reported a reduction in adverse treatment and/or cancer-related effects. CONCLUSION Findings were biased with the overrepresentation of breast cancer survivors, and underrepresentation of minority groups, and those with advanced cancer. Thus, this review highlights the need for further research to test tandem interventions against CBT alone and HL alone, and toward identifying the most efficacious interventions for dissemination and implementation across diverse groups of cancer survivors. Implications for cancer survivors Tandem CBT/HL interventions can improve health-related outcomes for cancer survivors when compared to usual care, but there is a paucity of knowledge to suggest differential outcomes when compared to CBT or HL alone.
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- Sarah Addison
- The Ohio State College of Medicine, 370 West 9th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 4111 Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68198 USA
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, 281 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, 370 West 9th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
- The Ohio State College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
- The Ohio State College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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Toohey K, Paterson C, Moore M, Hunter M. Towards best practice in the delivery of prescribed exercise via telehealth for individuals diagnosed with cancer: A randomised controlled trial protocol. Contemp Clin Trials 2022; 119:106833. [PMID: 35718307 PMCID: PMC9380644 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2022.106833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Introduction There is a plethora of evidence supporting the therapeutic effects of regular exercise for individuals diagnosed with cancer, particularly during active treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated delivery of face-to-face exercise programs for individuals with cancer, particularly as this cohort is at much higher risk of morbidity and mortality. The proposed randomised controlled trial explores best practice and assesses the feasibility of exercise programs delivered via Telehealth for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Methods Participants (n = 160) must have a current cancer diagnosis, must be undergoing active treatment, receive medical clearance, and have access to a smart device to participate in supervised exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned (two arms; 1:1) to supervised exercise delivered via Telehealth (Coviu) or usual care (receiving physical activity guidelines). Telehealth arm participants will receive an individualised program according to their health status, comorbidities, and exercise history, delivered weekly for eight weeks by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist in a group setting. Outcome measures will assess feasibility, psychological wellbeing, quality of life, symptom management, physical activity and fitness levels. A Telehealth arm participant sub-sample will have the opportunity to share their experience and feedback via an online interview at the intervention completion. Ethics and dissemination Outcomes from this study will create evidence to inform best practice for the safe delivery of exercise via Telehealth for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Evidence will be published in peer-reviewed journals and may be presented at national and international conferences. Ethics approval was obtained at the University of Canberra (Project ID: 4604. Version 2: 1st March 2022). Trial registration number: ANZCTR: ACTRN12620001054909. Universal Trial Number: U1111–1256-4083.
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- Kellie Toohey
- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, ACT, Australia; Prehabilitation, Activity, Cancer, Exercise and Survivorship (PACES) Research Group, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, ACT, Australia; Prehabilitation, Activity, Cancer, Exercise and Survivorship (PACES) Research Group, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, Australia; Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, ACT, Australia; Prehabilitation, Activity, Cancer, Exercise and Survivorship (PACES) Research Group, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, ACT, Australia; Prehabilitation, Activity, Cancer, Exercise and Survivorship (PACES) Research Group, University of Canberra, Bruce 2617, Australia
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Stenzel AE, Thomaier L, Jewett PI, Dona AC, Brown K, Gotlieb R, Blaes A, Teoh D, Vogel RI. Interactions between physical activity and type of cancer treatment received on associations with psychosocial outcomes among gynecologic cancer survivors. Gynecol Oncol 2022; 166:85-89. [PMID: 35525600 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.04.019] [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: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Physical activity is associated with improved cancer outcomes; however, it is unclear which patients may benefit most from increased physical activity. We evaluated whether associations between meeting the American Cancer Society (ACS) physical activity recommendations and psychosocial outcomes in gynecologic cancer survivors varied by type of treatments received. METHODS We recruited English-speaking adult gynecologic cancer patients from an academic gynecologic oncology practice to participate in a prospective cohort study. Participants completed a survey at study entry regarding their psychosocial health-including distress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and quality of life (QoL)-and physical activity. Multivariate linear regression models for each psychosocial outcome tested for interactions between physical activity and each effect modifier (receipt of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or minimally invasive surgery), adjusted for age, pain, body mass index, primary cancer diagnosis, cancer stage, time since diagnosis, and annual household income. RESULTS Among a total of 362 participants, 213 (59%) met ACS physical activity recommendations. We found evidence of interactions between physical activity and receipt of chemotherapy for depression, anxiety, and QoL scores; those who had received chemotherapy had a stronger association between physical activity and these psychosocial outcomes, compared to those who had not. We found no evidence of interactions between physical activity and receipt of radiation therapy or minimally invasive surgery for any of the outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Gynecologic cancer survivors who received chemotherapy had significant associations between psychosocial health and physical activity, suggesting they may derive greatest benefit from prescribed exercise.
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- Ashley E Stenzel
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Program in Health Disparities Research, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Driessen KAJ, de Rooij BH, Vos MC, Boll D, Pijnenborg JMA, Hoedjes M, Beijer S, Ezendam NPM. Cancer-related psychosocial factors and self-reported changes in lifestyle among gynecological cancer survivors: cross-sectional analysis of PROFILES registry data. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:1199-1207. [PMID: 34453569 PMCID: PMC8727401 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06433-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Obesity is prevalent in gynecological cancer survivors and is associated with impaired health outcomes. Concerns due to cancer and its treatment may impact changes in lifestyle after cancer. This study aimed to assess the association between cancer-related psychosocial factors and changes in physical activity and diet, 18 months after initial treatment among gynecological cancer survivors. METHODS Cross-sectional data from the ROGY Care study were used, including endometrial and ovarian cancer patients treated with curative intent. The Impact of Cancer Scale (IOCv2) was used to assess cancer-related psychosocial factors. Self-reported changes in nutrients/food groups and in physical activity post-diagnosis were classified into change groups (less/equal/more). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations. RESULTS Data from 229 cancer survivors (59% endometrial, 41% ovarian, mean age 66 ± 9.5, 70% tumor stage I) were analyzed. In total, 20% reported to eat healthier from diagnosis up to 18 months after initial treatment, 17% reported less physical activity and 20% more physical activity. Health awareness (OR 2.79, 95% CI: 1.38; 5.65), body change concerns (OR 3.04 95% CI: 1.71; 5.39), life interferences (OR 4.88 95% 2.29; 10.38) and worry (OR 2.62, 95% CI: 1.42; 4.85) were significantly associated with less physical activity up to 18 months after initial treatment whereby gastrointestinal symptoms were an important confounder. CONCLUSION(S) This study underlines the need to raise awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and to provide tailored lifestyle advice, taking into account survivors' health awareness, body change concerns, life interferences, worry and gastrointestinal symptoms, in order to improve health behavior among gynecological cancer survivors. TRIAL REGISTRATION http://clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01185626, August 20, 2010.
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- Karin A J Driessen
- The Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Borger TN, Puleo GE, Rivera Rivera JN, Montgomery D, Bowling WR, Burris JL. A descriptive study of cervical cancer survivors' persistent smoking behavior and perceived barriers to quitting. PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS 2022; 36:109-116. [PMID: 33764090 PMCID: PMC8463620 DOI: 10.1037/adb0000692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cervical cancer survivors (CCS) tend to smoke cigarettes at rates much higher than other cancer survivors and women in the general population. However, few studies take a deep dive into the smoking behavior of cervical cancer survivors and none focus on the barriers they experience related to smoking cessation. This study aimed to describe CCS' tobacco use characteristics, quit attempts, and barriers to quit success. METHOD In a concurrent mixed-method design, 50 CCS (94% White nonHispanic) who were diagnosed in the past 5 years and were current smokers at diagnosis provided data via standardized questionnaire and semi-structured interview. RESULTS More than three-quarters of participants were current smokers at the time of study participation, 25.6% of whom also reported noncigarette tobacco use (e.g., electronic cigarette, cigar, snus). Seventy percent of participants reported making at least one 24 hr quit attempt postdiagnosis, with 61.5% of current smokers preferring to quit without professional advice or counseling and 51.3% preferring to quit without medication assistance. Four themes emerged regarding barriers to smoking cessation: motivation and readiness; confidence and uncertainty; triggers; and social and environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS The rate of smoking in CCS is remarkably high, which may partly be explained by negative attitudes toward and low use of evidence-based treatment as well as multi-level barriers to smoking cessation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Tia N. Borger
- Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY, USA,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY, USA
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Öztürk R, Bakir S, Kazankaya F, Paker S, Ertem G. Awareness about Gynecologic Cancers and Related Factors among Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 36:847-856. [PMID: 34433370 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2021.1965936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The risk of cancer-related mortality and morbidity decreases when women are aware of the risk factors for gynecologic cancers and implement strategies such as attending relevant early screening programs. This cross-sectional study conducted between August 2017 and August 2018 at a public hospital in Turkey aimed to determine the awareness about gynecologic cancers among healthy women by utilized the Krieger's ecosocial theory as a framework for the study. The study included 554 Turkish women aged 18-65 years. Data were collected using the Gynecological Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS) and a questionnaire designed in this study. Significant differences were noted between the average GCAS score and variables such as the amount of menstrual bleeding, entering menopause, a history of reproductive system disease, regular gynecological examination (including Pap test), regular vaginal self-examination, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), genital hygiene behavior, the fear of having cancer, having knowledge about cancer, and requiring information about cancer (p < .05). Despite the high level of awareness about gynecologic cancer among these women, the lack of proper knowledge and preventive measures was high. Having knowledge about gynecologic cancers results in increased awareness; however, the level of knowledge is not sufficient to prevent gynecologic cancers, which shows the need for sufficient and effective cancer screening and education programs.
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- Ruşen Öztürk
- Department of Women Health and Diseases Nursing, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Women Health and Diseases Nursing, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Women Health and Diseases Nursing, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Women Health and Diseases Nursing, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Women Health and Diseases Nursing, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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Rahimy E, Usoz M, von Eyben R, Fujimoto D, Watanabe D, Karam A, Jairam-Thodla A, Mills M, Dorigo O, Diver EJ, Teng N, English D, Kidd E. Phase II trial evaluating efficacy of a Fitbit program for improving the health of endometrial cancer survivors. Gynecol Oncol 2021; 161:275-281. [PMID: 33551199 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the favorable prognosis of early stage endometrial cancer, mortality from cardiovascular disease is high. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a Fitbit program to improve physical activity in endometrial cancer survivors. METHODS Eligible patients were diagnosed with stage IA-IIIA endometrial adenocarcinoma, ≥3 months out from treatment. Participants received a Fitbit Alta and were randomized to receive communication via telephone or electronic methods (email/text). Communication was every two weeks for two months, then once during months four and five. Average daily steps were assessed weekly for nine months. RESULTS The 46 analyzable patients demonstrated a baseline of 5641 median daily average steps. Average steps increased by 22% at 6 months but decreased to baseline by nine months. Baseline activity level (daily steps and walks per week) was the greatest predictor of activity level. Only the telephone intervention participants demonstrated increased activity level at several timepoints, although not maintained by nine months. BMI was unchanged. There was mild improvement in physical and social well-being in those with low baseline well-being (p = 0.009 and 0.014, respectively), regardless of intervention group. Emotional well-being correlated with step count (p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Activity level was low and mildly improved on the Fitbit program with the telephone intervention, but effects did not persist by study completion. The program had the greatest impact on a select group of telephone intervention patients with high baseline walking frequency and low baseline step count. Others may require more intense intervention to promote more robust/persistent lifestyle changes.
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- Elham Rahimy
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Reed SC, Bell JF, Miglioretti DL, Nekhlyudov L, Fairman N, Joseph JG. Relationships Between Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Lifestyle Factors Among Cancer Survivors. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2020; 35:669-677. [PMID: 30879181 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01509-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We examine the relationships between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), physical activity, smoking status, and engagement in healthier habits in a US population-based sample of post-treatment cancer survivors. We used data from the 2011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Experience with Cancer Survivorship Supplement. Multivariable logistic regression was used to test the relationship of FCR to physical activity, smoking status, and engagement in healthier habits. In all analyses, MEPS survey weights were applied to account for the survey design. Compared with those reporting no FCR, survivors reporting high FCR had significantly lower odds of reporting that they were not currently smokers (odds ratio [OR] = 0.46; 95% CI 0.24, 0.91) and those with any level of FCR had significantly higher odds of reporting healthier habits since diagnosis relative to those with no FCR (low FCR OR = 1.97; 95% CI 1.36, 2.85; high FCR OR = 2.40; 95% CI 1.33, 4.32). FCR was not associated with the odds of reporting physical activity. Findings from this large population-based survey suggest that some of survivors' lifestyle factors may be related to their level of FCR. Understanding the effects of FCR on lifestyle factors may help survivors, survivorship care providers, and policy makers better understand important differences among cancer survivors and personalize interventions in clinical care.
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- Sarah C Reed
- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore Hall, 2570 48th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA.
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore Hall, 2570 48th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Medical Science 1C, Suite 145, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 800 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, 2230 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, 2279 45th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore Hall, 2570 48th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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Fleming S, Jones T, Janda M, Vagenas D, Ward L, Reul-Hirche H, Sandler C, Obermair A, Hayes S. Physical activity trajectories following gynecological cancer: results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2020; 30:1784-1790. [PMID: 32727928 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-001543] [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] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Participating in physical activity after a diagnosis of cancer is associated with reduced morbidity and improved outcomes. However, declines in, and low levels of, physical activity are well documented in the broader cancer population, but with limited evidence following gynecological cancer. OBJECTIVE To describe physical activity levels from before and up to 2 years after gynecological cancer surgery; to explore the relationship between physical activity patterns and quality of life; and to describe characteristics associated with physical activity trajectories post-gynecological cancer. METHODS Women with gynecological cancer (n=408) participated in a prospective study that assessed physical activity and quality of life pre-surgery (baseline), at 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months post-surgery. Validated questionnaires were used to assess physical activity (Active Australia Survey) and quality of life outcomes (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General). Generalized estimating equation modeling, group-based trajectory analysis, and analysis of variance were used to identify physical activity levels over time, to categorize women into physical activity trajectory groups, and to assess the relationship between physical activity levels and quality of life, respectively. RESULTS Women had a mean±SD age of 60±11.4 years at diagnosis, with the majority diagnosed with endometrial cancer (n=235, 58%) or stage I disease (n=241, 59%). Most women (80%) started with and maintained low levels of physical activity (1-10 metabolic equivalent task hours per week), reported no physical activity throughout the follow-up period, or reduced physical activity levels over time. Only 19% of women maintained or doubled physical activity levels, so that by 24 months post-diagnosis they were engaging in sufficient levels of physical activity. Women with endometrial cancer (58% of the sample) were more likely to be overweight or obese and to report low levels of physical activity or none at all. Higher physical activity levels were associated with higher quality of life (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The low baseline and surveillance levels of physical activity show that the vast majority of gynecological cancer survivors have the ability to improve their physical activity levels. Integration of physical activity advice and support into standard care could lead to gains in quality of life during gynecological cancer survivorship.
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- Steven Fleming
- College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia.,Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Centre of Gynecological Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Lajtman E. Quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors: single institution experience in Slovakia. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:221. [PMID: 32650776 PMCID: PMC7350565 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01474-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and quality of life among endometrial cancer survivors. METHODS Women diagnosed with endometrioid endometrial cancer at the Slovakian university hospital between January 2010 and December 2018 were identified. Three hundred ninety women diagnosed with endometrial cancer were invited to participate. Quality of life was measured using the EORTC (European Organisation for Reseach and Treatment of Cancer) quality of life questionnaires (QLQ-C30 and QLQ-EN24). Univariate and multiple regression analyses were used to determine associations between BMI and quality-of-life outcome variables. T-test was used to determine differences between groups. RESULTS 337 (95.2%) women completed the questionnaire. 131 (38.8%) were pre-obese, 111 (32.9%) were class I and II obese and 29 (8.6%) were class III obese. Women with highher BMI experienced poorer physical, emotional and social functioning compared to normal weignt and pre-obese pacients (p < 0.05). Class I-III obese women had significantly more lymphoedema (59% v. 41%, p = 0.048) and dyspnea (73% v. 27%, p = 0.029), and experienced more fatigue (68% v, 32%, p = 0.036) and pain (65% v. 35%, p = 0.041). CONCLUSIONS Class I-III obesity was associated with poorer quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors. Increasing BMI was inversely associated with QoL. Pre-obese and obese patients should be informed about greater incidence of pain, fatigue and dyspnea. Lifestyle changes (e.g., dietary interventions, physical activity) might reduce obesity and improve quality of life among endometrial cancer survivors.
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- Erik Lajtman
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Faculty Hospital Nitra and Constantine The Philosopher University in Nitra, Spitalska 6, 949 01, Nitra, Slovakia.
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Jones TL, Sandler CX, Spence RR, Hayes SC. Physical activity and exercise in women with ovarian cancer: A systematic review. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 158:803-811. [PMID: 32616402 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.06.485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A consistent body of evidence supports participating in physical activity (PA) post-cancer diagnosis as beneficial to function, quality-of-life and potentially survival. However, diagnosis of late stage disease, poor prognosis, receipt of high doses of adjuvant therapy and presence of severe acute and persistent treatment-related side-effects may alter how these findings translate to women with ovarian cancer. Therefore, the objectives of this review were to (I) describe PA levels post-diagnosis of ovarian cancer, (II) explore the relationship between PA levels and health outcomes, and (III) evaluate the effect of exercise interventions for women with ovarian cancer. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and CINAHL were systematically searched to December 31, 2019. Two independent reviewers assessed articles for eligibility. Studies were eligible if they evaluated the relationship between PA levels or an exercise intervention and health outcomes following ovarian cancer. Methodological quality was assessed by two independent reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools. Descriptive statistics were used to collate relevant data. RESULTS 34 articles were eligible for inclusion. Results demonstrated that most women decrease PA from pre- to post-diagnosis and remain insufficiently active following diagnosis. Higher levels of PA were associated with higher health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL), and lower levels of anxiety and depression. Exercise appears safe and feasible during and following treatment and leads to improvements in HRQOL, fatigue and additional physical and psychological outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that PA is relevant to health outcomes for women with ovarian cancer. Interventions that aid women to stay or become sufficiently active, including through exercise interventions during or following treatment have potential to improve the lives of those with ovarian cancer. Future work evaluating targeted interventions that can accommodate disease-specific challenges is now required to ensure scientific findings can translate into improved ovarian cancer care.
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- Tamara L Jones
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia; School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia.
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia; School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86, Gold Coast campus, QLD 4222, Australia; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86, Gold Coast campus, QLD 4222, Australia
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Thomaier L, Jewett P, Brown K, Gotlieb R, Teoh D, Blaes AH, Argenta P, Vogel RI. The associations between physical activity, neuropathy symptoms and health-related quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 158:361-365. [PMID: 32499071 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.05.026] [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] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Physical activity may mitigate the effects of cancer treatment. We sought to evaluate the association between self-reported physical activity, neuropathy symptomatology, and emotional health in gynecologic cancer survivors. METHODS Patients were recruited from an academic gynecologic oncology practice to a prospective cohort study. Participants completed semiannual surveys on quality of life (QOL), neuropathy symptoms, depression, distress, and health behaviors. Abstracted clinical data included cancer type, FIGO stage at diagnosis and treatments received (chemotherapy, surgery, radiation). Physical activity [no: moderate physical activity <150 min/week, yes: ≥150 min/week] and neuropathy symptomatology [high (FACT/GOG-Ntx ≥11; upper quartile); low (<11)] were dichotomized. Linear regression models assessed the associations between physical activity, neuropathy and psychosocial outcomes. RESULTS A total of 194 participants were included in this analysis. We identified significant interactions between physical activity and neuropathy in the depression (p = 0.0006) and QOL (p = 0.007) models. Greater physical activity and lower neuropathy scores were independently associated with fewer depressive symptoms (p = 0.02 and p < 0.0001, respectively) and greater QOL (p = 0.005 and p < 0.0001). Low neuropathy scores were associated with lower distress (p < 0.0001). Women with high neuropathy scores had larger beneficial associations between being physically active and depression and QOL. In the distress model, interaction between neuropathy and physical activity was suggested (p = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Physical activity was associated with favorable psychosocial outcomes in gynecologic cancer survivors, most notably among those with worse neuropathy. These data suggest prescriptive exercise should be evaluated as a means of mitigating cancer-associated neuropathies and their effect on emotional health.
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- Lauren Thomaier
- University of Minnesota, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America.
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America; University of Minnesota, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- University of Minnesota, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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Chung J, Kulkarni GS, Bender J, Breau RH, Guttman D, Maganti M, Matthew A, Morash R, Papadakos J, Jones JM. Modifiable lifestyle behaviours impact the health-related quality of life of bladder cancer survivors. BJU Int 2020; 125:836-842. [PMID: 31977152 PMCID: PMC7496791 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objective To examine health behaviours in bladder cancer survivors including physical activity (PA), body mass index, diet quality, smoking and alcohol consumption, and to explore their relationship with health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). Subjects/Patients and Methods Cross‐sectional questionnaire packages were distributed to bladder cancer survivors (muscle‐invasive bladder cancer [MIBC] and non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer [NMIBC]) aged >18 years, and proficient in English. Lifestyle behaviours were measured using established measures/questions, and reported using descriptive statistics. HRQoL was assessed using the validated Bladder Utility Symptom Scale, and its association with lifestyle behaviours was evaluated using analysis of covariance (ancova) and multivariate regression analyses. Results A total of 586 participants completed the questionnaire (52% response rate). The mean (SD) age was 67.3 (10.2) years, and 68% were male. PA guidelines were met by 20% (n = 117) and 22.7% (n = 133) met dietary guidelines. In all, 60.9% (n = 357) were overweight/obese, and the vast majority met alcohol recommendations (n = 521, 92.5%) and were current non‐smokers (n = 535, 91.0%). Health behaviours did not differ between MIBC and NMIBC, and cancer treatment stages. Sufficient PA, healthy diet, and non‐smoking were significantly associated with HRQoL, and the number of health behaviours participants engaged in was positively associated with HRQoL (P < 0.001). Conclusion Bladder cancer survivors are not meeting guidelines for important lifestyle behaviours that may improve their overall HRQoL. Future research should investigate the impact of behavioural and educational interventions for health behaviours on HRQoL in this population.
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- Jiil Chung
- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Departments of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Wellness Beyond Cancer Program, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Oncology Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Cancer Survivors Could Get Survival Benefits from Postdiagnosis Physical Activity: A Meta-Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:1940903. [PMID: 31772591 PMCID: PMC6854247 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1940903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Physical activity presents significant protection against death from cancer in the general population, so the global recommendations on physical activity for health are recommended by the WHO. While the recommendation is a guideline for general population, whether all cancer patients could get benefits from physical activity and whether the cancer patients who did not meet the requirement of the recommendation could get benefits from the physical activity, compared with the cancer patients with no physical activity, are unclear. Accordingly, we conducted a meta-analysis to identify whether the physical activity, even if low level of physical activity, could reduce the mortality of various cancer patients. Method We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for published cohorts and case-control studies of cancer survivors with physical activity comparing with no physical activity and reported outcomes of mortality through October 15, 2018. Two investigators independently reviewed the included studies and extracted relevant data. The effect estimate of interest was the hazard ratios (HRs). Results There are 21811 participants in total in the nine studies, and 2386 cancer deaths in this meta-analysis. Among them, 1 was a case-control study and 8 were cohort studies. The meta-analysis results showed that physical activity was associated with a significantly reduced risk of mortality in cancer survivors, with a pooled HR and 95% CI of 0.66 (0.58∼0.73), reducing mortality by 34% and also suggested that low level of physical activity could reduce the mortality with an HR and 95% CI of 0.60 (0.50∼0.69). Conclusion The results of this meta-analysis demonstrated that postdiagnosis physical activity, no matter the level of physical activity, could significantly reduce the mortality by 34%, compared with the no physical activity. At the same time, the results also suggested that cancer survivors undergoing low level of physical activity had a 40% reduction in mortality, which means that the cancer patients with poor ECOG need to do physical activity as much as they can, even if the amount of physical activity was low.
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Role of a Structured Physical Activity Pathway in Improving Functional Disability, Pain and Quality of Life in a Case of Breast and Gynecological Cancer Survivorship. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8040531. [PMID: 31003402 PMCID: PMC6518154 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8040531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Physical activity (PA) interventions can improve physical functioning, treatment-related symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in cancer survivors. Most investigations have been conducted in breast cancer survivors, while studies on PA interventions in gynecological cancer survivors are scant. Here, we report for the first time the possible benefits of a structured PA pathway (i.e., eight weeks of adapted PA followed by twelve weeks of adapted fitness) on physical side effects, pain and QoL in an uncommon case of survivorship of both primary breast and gynecological cancers. For this purpose, a 69-year-old woman was assessed by functional test battery (shoulder-arm mobility, range of motion, back flexibility) at baseline and after the structured PA pathway. QoL and surgical shoulder, back and lower limb pain intensity were evaluated by Short Form-12 (SF-12) and numerical rating scale questionnaires, respectively. Lower limb circumference was also assessed. Improvement in upper limb function, reduction of lower limb edema and pain perception, as well as an increase in overall QoL were achieved after the completion of structured PA intervention. Our findings suggest that a PA intervention tailored to individual characteristics may represent an effective countermeasure to reduce post-treatment functional disability and pain, and thus to improve QoL in breast and gynecologic cancer survivors.
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Tollosa DN, Tavener M, Hure A, James EL. Adherence to multiple health behaviours in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cancer Surviv 2019; 13:327-343. [PMID: 30993648 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-019-00754-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Multiple health behaviours (not smoking, minimal alcohol consumption, and maintaining a healthy weight by having a healthy diet and regular physical activity) improve quality of life and longevity of cancer survivors. Despite international guidelines, there are no existing reviews that synthesise cancer survivors' adherence to healthy lifestyle recommendations. METHOD Five databases (Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) were searched for relevant articles published from 2007 until January 2018. Studies reporting adult cancer survivors' adherence to at least two lifestyle behaviours (body mass index, physical activity, smoking, fruit and vegetable intake, fiber intake, red meat intake, caloric intake, sodium intake, and alcohol consumption) based on the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) recommendations were included in the review. The pooled prevalence of adherence to single and multiple behaviours was calculated using a random-effects model. Subgroup analysis (mean years of survival and publication year) was undertaken. RESULTS A total of 3322 articles were identified. Of these, 51 studies matched the inclusion criteria, presenting data from 2,620,586 adult cancer survivors. Adherence to single behaviours, which was estimated from studies that assessed at least two health behaviours, was highest for not smoking (PE 87%; 95% CI, 85%, 88%) and low or no alcohol intake (PE 83%; 95% CI, 81%, 86%), and lowest for fiber intake (PE 31%; 95% CI, 21%, 40%). Adherence to multiple healthy behaviours (13 studies), ranged from 7 to 40% (pooled estimate (PE) 23%; 95% CI, 17%, 30%). Recent survivors (< 5-year survival time) had relatively better adherence to multiple behaviours (PE 31%; 95% CI, 27%, 35%) than long-term (> 5 years) survivors (PE 25%; 95% CI, 14%, 36%). Adherence to multiple behaviours improved over time since 2007. CONCLUSION Adherence to physical activity, dietary, and multiple lifestyle behaviours recommendations was low amongst cancer survivors. Recent cancer survivors were relatively more adherent to WCRF/AICR recommendations compared to long-term survivors. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Health promotion programs help support healthy lifestyle behaviours of cancer survivors. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42018091663.
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- Daniel N Tollosa
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW, 2308, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia. .,College of Health Sciences, Public Health Department, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, NSW, 2305, Australia
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Activity Behaviors and Physiological Characteristics of Women With Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer: A Preliminary Cross-sectional Investigation. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 28:604-613. [PMID: 29369120 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000001197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Ovarian cancer (OC) survivors experience many disease and treatment adverse effects. However, the impact of OC and its treatment on objective activity behaviors and physiological status have not been examined. The purpose of this study was to compare objectively measured activity behaviors and physiological characteristics of advanced-stage OC survivors to age-matched controls. METHODS Twenty stage III-IV OC survivors and 20 controls completed assessments of activity behaviors (7-day accelerometry), physical function (400-meter walk as indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness, repeated chair rise, 6-meter walking tests), muscle strength (1-repetition maximum and handgrip), body composition (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), and musculoskeletal morphology (peripheral quantitative computed tomography). RESULTS Compared with controls, OC survivors spent more time/day in prolonged sedentary bouts (P = 0.039, r = 0.32), had lower cardiorespiratory fitness (P = 0.041, r = 0.33) and upper body strength (P = 0.023, r = 0.37), had higher areal bone mineral content (P = 0.047, r = 0.33) and volumetric trabecular density (P = 0.048, r = 0.31), but were not different in other measures of body composition nor in muscle morphology (P > 0.050). Only 20% (n = 4) of OC survivors accrued 150 minutes/week or greater moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time in 10-minute bouts or greater. Moderate and vigorous physical activity time/day in 10-minute bouts or greater was strongly associated with cardiorespiratory fitness (P = 0.001, ρ = -0.702) and lower extremity function (P = 0.019, ρ = -0.519) and moderately associated with muscle cross-sectional area (P = 0.035, ρ = 0.473). CONCLUSIONS Posttreatment OC survivors spent more time in prolonged sedentary bouts and had lower cardiorespiratory fitness and upper body strength compared with controls. Moderate and vigorous physical activity was associated with physical function and muscle cross-sectional area. Future studies should test the efficacy of exercise interventions to increase MVPA, reduce sedentary behavior, and increase cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength in OC survivors.
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A Physiological Profile of Ovarian Cancer Survivors to Inform Tailored Exercise Interventions and the Development of Exercise Oncology Guidelines. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018; 27:1560-1567. [PMID: 29036032 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000001044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Physical activity has become increasingly important in supportive cancer care. However, physical activity and exercise guidelines for ovarian cancer survivors remain generic. The aim of this narrative review is to summarize existing data regarding the physiological characteristics (treatment-related adverse effects, concurrent comorbidities, body weight and composition, physical fitness and function, and physical activity behavior) of ovarian cancer survivors to further understanding of their cancer-specific physical activity and exercise needs. We also highlight gaps in the current knowledge base. METHODS We undertook a narrative review of current literature on the physiological status of ovarian cancer survivors. We defined physiological status as treatment-related adverse effects, concurrent comorbidities, body weight and composition, physical fitness and function, and physical activity behavior. RESULTS In addition to disease- and treatment-related symptoms and adverse effects, the majority of ovarian cancer survivors have comorbidities, which may adversely affect treatment effectiveness and safety, as well as survival. Despite high overweight and obesity rates, a large percentage of women are malnourished at diagnosis, with potentially compromised muscle mass and muscle density. Low muscle density at diagnosis and loss of muscle mass during treatment may be associated with worse survival outcomes. A small number of studies have observed impaired physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness in ovarian cancer survivors. The majority of ovarian cancer survivors are insufficiently active or sedentary. CONCLUSIONS Our review suggests that ovarian cancer survivors could benefit from physical activity and exercise oncology interventions aimed at addressing detrimental changes to physiological status due to disease and treatment. However, current knowledge gaps regarding the physiological characteristics of ovarian cancer survivors throughout the entire survivorship spectrum challenge the development of tailored exercise intervention studies and exercise oncology guidelines.
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Combined aerobic and resistance training improves physical capacity in women treated for gynecological cancer. Support Care Cancer 2018; 26:3389-3396. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4185-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The role of physical activity in breast and gynecologic cancer survivorship. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 149:198-204. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Effect of Physical Activity on Quality of Life as Perceived by Endometrial Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2018; 26:1727-1740. [PMID: 27654260 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE A combination of the relatively high prevalence among gynecologic cancers, high survival, and the myriads of factors that negatively impact the quality of life (QoL) among endometrial cancer (EC) survivors underscores the potential benefits of meeting guideline physical activity (PA) guidelines of 150 minutes per week among EC survivors. The objective of the present systematic review was to collate and critically evaluate the currently available literature on the effects of PA on QoL among EC survivors. METHODS Medline and Web of Science databases were searched for articles on EC, QoL, and PA. We also inspected bibliographies of relevant publications to identify related articles. Our search criteria yielded 70 studies, 7 of which met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS Of the 7 studies examined, 2 of them were intervention studies, whereas 5 were cross-sectional studies. Meeting guideline PA was significantly associated with better QoL score in 4 of the 5 cross-sectional studies. CONCLUSIONS Results from the cross-sectional studies suggest that EC survivors' inactivity is significantly correlated with poorer QoL. This correlation was worse among obese survivors compared with normal weight survivors. Endometrial cancer survivors may benefit from interventions that incorporate PA. More randomized intervention studies among EC survivors are needed to add to this body of evidence.
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Physical exercise, vegetable and fruit intake and health-related quality of life in Chinese breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study. Qual Life Res 2017; 26:1541-1550. [PMID: 28229328 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-017-1496-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer has long-term effects on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of cancer survivors after treatment. Few research studies have focused on the association between health behaviors and HRQOL of Chinese breast cancer survivors (BCS). The aim of this study was to examine the separate and combined influence of physical exercise, vegetable and fruit intake on health-related quality of life of BCS. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among BCS from April to July 2013, in Shanghai, China. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire, which included questions about basic socio-demographic characteristics, health conditions and treatments, health behaviors and HRQOL. HRQOL was measured using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) simplified Chinese V3.0 version and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) simplified Chinese 4th version. Multiple linear regression models were performed to estimate the effects of physical exercise, vegetable and fruit intake as well as the effects of health behavior patterns on HRQOL adjusting for potential confounding variables. RESULTS Exercisers reported significantly higher scores in most HRQOL dimensions than non-exercisers. Participants who ate more than 250 g of vegetables reported significantly higher scores in most HRQOL dimensions than participants who ate equal or less than 250 g of vegetables. Participants who ate fruit every day reported significantly higher scores in all HRQOL dimensions than those who did not eat fruit every day (P Adjusted ≤ 0.032), except symptom subscales. All subscale scores and total scores of HRQOL, except symptom subscales, were positively associated with the number of adopted healthy lifestyle behaviors (P Trend ≤ 0.003). Compared to participants who adopted only one healthy behavior, participants who adopted two or three healthy behaviors both reported significantly higher HRQOL scores. CONCLUSION Physical exercise, enough vegetable and fruit intake are positively associated with HRQOL of BCS. BCS who adopted several healthy behaviors simultaneously had better HRQOL than one healthy behavior alone. Healthy behaviors, including engagement in exercise, proper diet, especially comprehensive lifestyle behavior interventions, should be valued in improving HRQOL of BCS.
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Rossi A, Garber CE, Kaur G, Xue X, Goldberg GL, Nevadunsky NS. Physical activity-related differences in body mass index and patient-reported quality of life in socioculturally diverse endometrial cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:2169-2177. [PMID: 28210862 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3622-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe physical activity-related differences in body composition, quality of life, and behavioral variables among a socioculturally diverse sample of endometrial cancer survivors. METHODS Ambulatory, English-speaking endometrial cancer survivors (6 months to 5 years post-treatment), who were residents of Bronx, NY, were recruited to complete questionnaires about physical activity (PA), quality of life (QoL), and psychosocial characteristics. Body weight and height were obtained from medical records to determine body mass index (BMI). ANOVA and independent sample t tests were used to determine differences between racial/ethnic groups and active versus insufficiently active, respectively. RESULTS Sixty-two participants enrolled in the study. Recruitment rate was 7% for mailed questionnaires and 92% in clinic. Mean age was 63 ± 10 years. Sixty-five percent of the sample was obese (mean BMI: 34.2 ± 8.6 kg·m-2). BMI was significantly higher in non-Hispanic black women (37.8 ± 10.2 kg·m-2) than non-Hispanic white women (31.2 ± 7.8 kg·m-2; d = 0.73, p = 0.05). Forty-seven percent reported being physically active, with no differences by race/ethnicity. Physically active endometrial cancer survivors had higher QoL scores (d = 0.57, p = 0.02). There was a moderate effect size for BMI for the active (32.4 ± 5.6 kg·m-2) compared to the insufficiently active group (35.7 ± 10.2 kg·m-2; d = 0.40, p = 0.06). Walking self-efficacy was a significant predictor of physical activity (χ2 = 13.5, p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Physically active endometrial cancer survivors reported higher QoL, lower BMI, and more positive walking self-efficacy. These data suggest that a physically active lifestyle has a benefit in socioculturally diverse endometrial cancer survivors.
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- Amerigo Rossi
- Division of Athletic Training, Health and Exercise Science, Long Island University Brooklyn, 1 University Plaza, HS 311a, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, USA. .,Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, Box 93, New York, NY, 10027, USA.
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- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, Box 93, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Albert Einstein Cancer Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Albert Einstein Cancer Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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Lin KY, Frawley H, Denehy L, Feil D, Granger C. Exercise interventions for patients with gynaecological cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy 2016; 102:309-319. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Endometrial Cancer Survivors' Perceptions of Provider Obesity Counseling and Attempted Behavior Change: Are We Seizing the Moment? Int J Gynecol Cancer 2016; 26:318-24. [PMID: 26588234 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine patients' perceptions of provider-based counseling and behavior changes made by endometrial cancer survivors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Endometrial cancer survivors (diagnosed from 2011 to 2012) from a single institution were surveyed. Exclusion criteria included persistent or recurrent disease or those actively undergoing treatment. Information collected included demographics, weight assessments, health behaviors, and physician counseling. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, Fisher exact test, McNemar test, and the κ statistic as a measure of agreement. RESULTS Of 233 surveys sent, 46% were returned. Median body mass index was 29.8 kg/m (range, 17.1-64.8 kg/m). Comparing primary care providers with gynecologic oncologists (GOs), 47% (n = 46) versus 25% (n = 23) provided dietary counseling and 62% (n = 60) versus 37% (n = 34) provided physical activity counseling (Fisher exact test, P = 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). Only 29% (n = 30) reported being told of the link between endometrial cancer and obesity. Fifty-two percent of responders attempted weight loss after their diagnosis. Fifty-nine percent of responders reported making changes in their diet. Fifty-six percent of patients made dietary changes within 3 months of diagnosis. Forty-eight percent of responders increased physical activity, with 62% implementing changes within 3 to 6 months of their diagnosis. The responders most likely to attempt weight loss were those who received counseling by a provider. All patients reporting attempted weight loss after their cancer diagnosis report being counseled by either a primary care provider or a GO to lose weight. Weight loss counseling was significantly associated with attempting weight loss (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS One third of endometrial cancer survivors report counseling by their GO to lose weight. One half of endometrial cancer survivors reported attempted weight loss. All patients reporting weight loss counseling from their oncologist reported attempted weight loss. Most behavioral change occurred 3 to 6 months after a cancer diagnosis. Obesity in endometrial cancer survivors is not adequately addressed and represents a critical area for improvement.
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Park B, Kim SI, Seo SS, Kang S, Park SY, Lim MC. Health Behaviors and Associated Sociodemographic Factors in Cervical Cancer Survivors Compared with Matched Non-Cancer Controls. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0160682. [PMID: 27529704 PMCID: PMC4986960 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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We explored the prevalence of smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and obesity in cervical cancer survivors and examined associations between sociodemographic factors and each health behavior. We studied 448 cervical cancer survivors ≥2 years after their initial diagnosis who had completed treatment. The total sample consisted of these survivors, and 4,480 cancer-free controls who were grouped into 5-year age cohorts and matched to the survivors in terms of both education and monthly household income. The prevalence of current smoking, current alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and obesity in cervical cancer survivors (2.68, 23.88, 62.02, and 32.81%, respectively) did not differ significantly from those of matched non-cancer controls. Age (younger), marital status (married), and education (≥college) were associated with lower probabilities of current alcohol consumption (odds ratio [OR] = 0.91, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.88–0.95; OR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.23–0.78; OR = 0.49, 95% CI = 0.25–0.97, respectively). A monthly household income ≥$2,000, being employed, and self–rated health status (less healthy) were associated with physical inactivity (OR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.37–0.99; OR = 2.16, 95% CI = 1.36–3.42; OR = 1.94, 95% CI = 1.23–3.05, respectively). Both age and number of years since diagnosis were associated with obesity (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.08; OR = 0.38; 95% CI = 0.20–0.72, respectively). The health behaviors of cervical cancer survivors did not differ from those of matched cancer-free controls. As health behaviors are modifiable, identification of cervical cancer survivors who are at risk of an unhealthy lifestyle would allow individual- and population-based intervention programs to more effectively use their limited resources.
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- Boyoung Park
- Department of Cancer Control and Policy, Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
- Cancer Early Detection Branch, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Uterine Cancer, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Department of Cancer Control and Policy, Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
- Center for Uterine Cancer, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
- Gynecologic Cancer Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Center for Uterine Cancer, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
- Gynecologic Cancer Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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- Department of Cancer Control and Policy, Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
- Center for Uterine Cancer, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
- Gynecologic Cancer Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Korea
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Rossi A, Moadel-Robblee A, Garber CE, Kuo D, Goldberg G, Einstein M, Nevadunsky N. Physical activity for an ethnically diverse sample of endometrial cancer survivors: a needs assessment and pilot intervention. J Gynecol Oncol 2016; 26:141-7. [PMID: 25872894 PMCID: PMC4397230 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2015.26.2.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2014] [Revised: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the physical activity (PA) behavior, needs and preferences for underserved, ethnically diverse women with a history of endometrial cancer (EC). Methods Women with a history of EC (41 non-Hispanic black, 40 non-Hispanic white, and 18 Hispanic) completed a needs assessment during their regular follow-up appointments at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY, USA. An 8-week pilot PA intervention based on the results of the needs assessment was conducted with 5 EC survivors. Results Mean body mass index (BMI) among the 99 respondents was 34.1±7.6 kg/m2, and 66% did not exercise regularly. Self-described weight status was significantly lower than actual BMI category (p<0.001). Of the 86% who were interested in joining an exercise program, 95% were willing to attend at least once weekly. The primary motivations were improving health, losing weight, and feeling better physically. Despite the high interest in participation, volunteer rate was very low (8%). However, adherence to the 8-week pilot PA intervention was high (83%), and there were no adverse events. Body weight decreased in all pilot participants. Conclusion These data show that ethnically diverse EC survivors have a great need for, and are highly interested in, PA interventions. However, greater care needs to be taken to assess and identify barriers to increase participation in such programs.
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- Amerigo Rossi
- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Columbia University Teachers College, New York, NY, USA.; Division of Athletic Training, Health and Exercise Science, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Columbia University Teachers College, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Iyer NS, Osann K, Hsieh S, Tucker JA, Monk BJ, Nelson EL, Wenzel L. Health Behaviors in Cervical Cancer Survivors and Associations with Quality of Life. Clin Ther 2016; 38:467-75. [PMID: 26926320 PMCID: PMC4799758 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2016.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Improvement in health behaviors following cancer diagnosis may contribute to better prognosis and well-being. This study examines the prevalence of health behaviors in cervical cancer survivors who have completed treatment, and associations between health behaviors and quality of life (QOL). METHODS We recruited 204 women who had completed treatment for cervical cancer to participate in a randomized counseling intervention. Participants provided information on health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption); QOL (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cervical questionnaire); and depression (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System), anxiety (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System), and distress (Brief Symptom Inventory) at baseline (9-30 months after diagnosis) and subsequent to the intervention. Data were analyzed using multivariate general linear models. FINDINGS Participants ranged in age from 20 to 72 years at diagnosis (mean = 43 years), 41% were Hispanic, and 52% were non-Hispanic white. Three-fourths were stage 1 at diagnosis and 51% were treated with radiation with or without chemotherapy. At baseline, 15% of patients were current smokers, 4% reported alcohol consumption of >10 drinks per week, and 63% reported exercising <3 hours per week. Overall, 67.4% of cervical cancer survivors did not meet recommended national guidelines for at least 1 of these health behaviors. QOL scores were significantly higher for patients with greater physical activity (128 vs 118; P = 0.002) and increased with the number of recommended guidelines met (P for trend = 0.030). Associations between patient-reported outcomes and smoking and alcohol consumption did not reach statistical significance. Participants who met guidelines for all health behaviors also had less depression (P = 0.008), anxiety (P = 0.051), and distress (P = 0.142). Participants who improved their aggregate health behaviors during the 4-month follow-up experienced a greater improvement in QOL than those who did not improve their health behaviors (10.8 vs 4.5; P = 0.026). IMPLICATIONS Results indicate that two-thirds of cervical cancer survivors are not meeting national guidelines for smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption following completion of definitive treatment. These adverse health behaviors were associated with impaired QOL and higher levels of depression and distress. Positive changes in health behaviors are associated with significant improvement in QOL.
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- Neel S Iyer
- Program in Public Health, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California; Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California.
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- Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California; Department of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
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- Creighton University School of Medicine at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California; Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California; Institute for Immunology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
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- Program in Public Health, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California; Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California; Department of Medicine, General Internal Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
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Functional Impairment and Physical Activity Adherence Among Gynecologic Cancer Survivors. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2016; 26:381-8. [DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Smits A, Lopes A, Das N, Bekkers R, Massuger L, Galaal K. Exercise Programme in Endometrial Cancer; Protocol of the Feasibility and Acceptability Survivorship Trial (EPEC-FAST). BMJ Open 2015; 5:e009291. [PMID: 26674498 PMCID: PMC4691724 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obesity has been associated with impaired quality of life and poorer outcomes in endometrial cancer survivors. Lifestyle interventions promoting exercise and weight reduction have been proposed for survivorship care. However, studies evaluating exercise programmes for endometrial cancer survivors are lacking. PURPOSE The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of an individualised exercise intervention for endometrial cancer survivors to improve quality of life. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a feasibility study in which women will undergo a 10-week exercise programme with a personal trainer. The study population comprises women with confirmed diagnosis of endometrial cancer, who have completed surgical treatment with curative intent, and are aged 18 years or older. The study will take place at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, UK. Feasibility will be evaluated in terms of recruitment, adherence and compliance to the programme. Secondary outcomes are quality of life, psychological distress, fatigue, pain and complication rates. In addition, the acceptability of the programme will be assessed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was obtained through the Exeter NRES Committee. The study results will be used to optimise the intervention content, and may serve as the foundation for a larger definitive trial. Results will be disseminated through peer-review journals, congresses, relevant clinical groups and presented on the Trust's website. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02367950; pre-results.
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- Anke Smits
- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall, UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall, UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall, UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecology, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecology, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall, UK
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Zhang X, Haggerty AF, Brown JC, Giuntoli R, Lin L, Simpkins F, Dean LT, Ko E, Morgan MA, Schmitz KH. The prescription or proscription of exercise in endometrial cancer care. Gynecol Oncol 2015; 139:155-9. [PMID: 26307400 PMCID: PMC4915365 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2015] [Revised: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the proportion of endometrial cancer patients who can be safely prescribed community/home based unsupervised exercise. A better understanding of the physical dysfunction secondary to comorbidities among endometrial cancer patients would assist clinicians in delineating which patients to send to medically-based supervised rehabilitation versus a community/home based unsupervised exercise program. METHODS A literature review identified health issues which could impede patients from successfully completing an unsupervised exercise program after a cancer diagnosis. The charts of 479 endometrial cancer patients treated between 2006 and 2010 were reviewed to determine the health status at the time of diagnosis and the type and percentage of health-issues that could preclude an unsupervised exercise program in this population. Univariable modeling and multivariable modeling were used to evaluate the association of demographic, cancer-related characteristics and clinical variables with ability to participate in unsupervised exercise. RESULTS We determined that 14.2% of endometrial cancer patients were able to exercise without supervision based on their health status at the time of diagnosis. After excluding common comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes and morbid obesity) from the identified health-issues, the proportion increased to 20.5%. Older at diagnosis (P=0.007) and higher BMI (P<0.001) are more likely to exclude patients from community/home based unsupervised exercise program. CONCLUSIONS Only 14.2% to 20.5% of endometrial cancer patients were deemed able to exercise without supervision based on their health status at diagnosis. Our data suggest that approximately 80% of endometrial cancer patients would benefit from a referral to a medically-based supervised exercise program.
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- Xiaochen Zhang
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States; Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, United States.
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Kendig S. Implications for Policy to Support Healthy Weight for Women. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2015; 44:793-801; quiz E26-7. [PMID: 26402435 DOI: 10.1111/1552-6909.12752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Worldwide, obesity rates have more than doubled during the past three decades. Women experience twice the obesity prevalence as men, and women of color, with less education, and in lower income levels disproportionately affected. Obesity and its comorbidities result in considerable economic burdens for the individual and society. Given the widespread prevalence of obesity, the potential effect on individual and population health, and associated costs, policy solutions targeting obesity prevention and interventions must be explored.
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Westby RP, Berg CJ, Leach C. Gender, race, BMI, and social support in relation to the health-related quality of life of cancer survivors: a report from the American Cancer Society's Study of Cancer Survivors II (SCS-II). Qual Life Res 2015; 25:409-421. [PMID: 26289021 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1084-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE We examined the main and interactive effects of race, BMI, and social support on physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among male and female cancer survivors using the stress and coping theory to inform findings. METHODS HRQoL issues among 1768 cancer survivors were examined using the American Cancer Society's cross-sectional Study of Cancer Survivors II. Two-step multiple linear regressions were conducted to assess the physical and mental HRQoL of male and female cancer survivors, respectively. RESULTS The average age of participants was 67.36 (SD = 11.51); the majority were female (53.3 %; n = 941) and non-Hispanic White (85.9 %; n = 1517). The average BMI measurement for participants was 28.33 (SD = 5.90), with 41.3 % (n = 729) overweight and 30.3 % (n = 535) obese. Higher BMI was significantly associated with lower physical HRQoL across gender, while social support had significant main effects on physical and mental HRQoL across gender. Race moderated the relationship between social support and physical HRQoL among female cancer survivors and between BMI and mental HRQoL for both genders. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study contribute a unique gender- and racial-specific perspective to cancer survivorship research. While the buffering hypothesis of the stress and coping theory was not supported, the main effects of BMI and social support on HRQoL were different across gender and race.
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- Ruth P Westby
- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA. .,ICF International, 3 Corporate Square, Suite 370, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Behavioral Research Center (BRC), American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Fagundes C, LeRoy A, Karuga M. Behavioral Symptoms after Breast Cancer Treatment: A Biobehavioral Approach. J Pers Med 2015; 5:280-95. [PMID: 26247972 PMCID: PMC4600148 DOI: 10.3390/jpm5030280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Revised: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer is emotionally and physically challenging. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death for women in the United States. Accordingly, women with a breast cancer history are the largest group of female cancer survivors. Psychological stress substantially augments adverse autonomic, endocrine, and immune discharge, including enhanced production of proinflammatory cytokines. Importantly, inflammation is a key biological mechanism underlying the symptom cluster of pain, depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances; there is also good evidence that inflammation contributes to breast cancer recurrence. Stress may exert direct effects on psychological and physiological risk processes. In this review, we take a biobehavioral approach to understanding predictors and mechanisms underlying somatic symptoms in breast cancer survivors.
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- Christopher Fagundes
- Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA.
- Department of Symptoms Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
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- Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA.
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Doll KM, Kalinowski AK, Snavely AC, Irwin DE, Bensen JT, Bae-Jump VL, Kim KH, Van Le L, Clarke-Pearson DL, Gehrig PA. Obesity is associated with worse quality of life in women with gynecologic malignancies: an opportunity to improve patient-centered outcomes. Cancer 2014; 121:395-402. [PMID: 25250951 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of obesity on pretreatment quality of life (QoL) in gynecologic oncology patients. METHODS The authors analyzed collected data from an institution-wide cohort study of women with gynecologic cancers enrolled from August 2012 to June 2013. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General, site-specific symptom scales, and the National Institutes of Health Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) global mental and physical health tools were administered. Survey results were linked to clinical data abstracted from medical records (demographics and comorbid conditions). Bivariate tests and multivariate linear regression models were used to evaluate factors associated with QoL scores. RESULTS A total of 182 women with ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar/vaginal cancers were identified; of these, 152 (84%) were assessed before surgery. Mean body mass index was 33.5 kg/m(2) and race included white (120 patients [79%]), black (22 patients [15%]), and other (10 patients [6.5%]). A total of 98 patients (64.5%) were obese (body mass index ≥30). On multivariate analysis, subscales for functional (17 vs 19; P = .04), emotional (16 vs 19; P = .008), and social (22 vs 24; P = .02) well-being as well as overall Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General scores (77 vs 86; P = .002) and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System global physical health scores (45 vs 49; P = .003) were found to be significantly lower in obese versus nonobese patients. CONCLUSIONS Before cancer treatment, obese patients with gynecologic malignancies appear to have worse baseline QoL than their normal-weight counterparts. Emerging models of QoL-based cancer outcome measures may disproportionately affect populations with a high obesity burden. The potential disparate impact of cancer therapy on longitudinal QoL in the obese versus nonobese patients needs to be evaluated.
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- Kemi M Doll
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Cancer Care Quality Training Program, Division of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Basen-Engquist K, Carmack C, Brown J, Jhingran A, Baum G, Song J, Scruggs S, Swartz MC, Cox MG, Lu KH. Response to an exercise intervention after endometrial cancer: differences between obese and non-obese survivors. Gynecol Oncol 2014; 133:48-55. [PMID: 24680591 PMCID: PMC3979927 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Revised: 01/15/2014] [Accepted: 01/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this paper is to describe baseline differences between obese and non-obese endometrial cancer survivor in anthropometrics, exercise behavior, fitness, heart rate and blood pressure, and quality of life, and to analyze whether the effect of a home-based exercise intervention on these outcomes differed for obese and non-obese participants. METHODS One hundred post-treatment Stage I-IIIa endometrial cancer survivors participated in a single arm 6month study in which they received a home-based exercise intervention. Cardiorespiratory fitness, anthropometrics, and exercise behavior were measured every two months, and quality of life (QOL) and psychological distress were measured at baseline and 6months. RESULTS Adjusting for potential confounders, at baseline obese survivors had poorer cardiorespiratory fitness (p=.002), higher systolic blood pressure (p=.018), and lower physical functioning (p<.001) and ratings of general health (p=.002), and more pain (p=.037) and somatization (.002). Significant improvements were seen in exercise behavior, resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and multiple QOL domains over the course of the intervention. Obese survivors had less improvement in exercise behavior and cardiorespiratory fitness than non-obese survivors, but there were no differences with regard to improvements in QOL and stress. CONCLUSIONS Home based exercise interventions are beneficial to endometrial cancer survivors, including those whose BMI is in the obese range. While obese survivors have lower levels of physical activity and fitness, they experienced similar activity, fitness, quality of life and mental health benefits. Exercise should be encouraged in endometrial cancer survivors, including those who are obese.
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- K Basen-Engquist
- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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Smits A, Lopes A, Das N, Bekkers R, Galaal K. The impact of BMI on quality of life in obese endometrial cancer survivors: does size matter? Gynecol Oncol 2013; 132:137-41. [PMID: 24262880 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2013.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Revised: 11/01/2013] [Accepted: 11/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Survivorship and quality of life issues are becoming increasingly relevant in endometrial cancer as a result of the marked increase in incidence of the disease combined with excellent and improving long term survival. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of obesity on quality of life (QoL) in endometrial cancer survivors. METHODS Participants were endometrioid endometrial cancer survivors diagnosed between 2008 and 2013. Quality of life was measured through the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ-C30, version 3.0). Associations between BMI and quality of life were determined by means of multivariate analyses. RESULTS 322 women diagnosed with endometrioid endometrial cancer were invited to participate. Excluded were 15 women with unknown BMI, 40 with non-endometrioid histology and 10 with concurrent cancer. The QLQ-C30 questionnaire was completed by 158 (61.5%) women, of which 63 women (40%) were obese (BMI ≥ 30-39.9), and 30 women (19%) were morbidly obese (BMI ≥ 40). Morbidly obese women reported worse physical, role and social functioning and more somatic complaints. CONCLUSION Morbid obesity is associated with poorer quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors. Life style interventions such as exercise programs and diet interventions could be viable means to improve the quality of life of obese endometrial cancer survivors. Future research should focus on means to improve quality of life in obese endometrial cancer survivors.
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- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Yoo SH, Yun YH, Park S, Kim YA, Park SY, Bae DS, Nam JH, Park CT, Cho CH, Lee JM. The correlates of unemployment and its association with quality of life in cervical cancer survivors. J Gynecol Oncol 2013; 24:367-75. [PMID: 24167673 PMCID: PMC3805918 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2013.24.4.367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2013] [Revised: 07/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective Little is known regarding cervical cancer survivors' employment status, which represents social integration of cancer survivors as a pivotal domain of long-term quality of life. The goal of this study was to assess the correlates of unemployment and evaluate the impact on the comprehensive quality of life in cervical cancer survivors. Methods We enrolled 858 cervical cancer survivors from the gynecologic oncology departments of multi-centers in Korea. Factors associated with unemployment were identified using multivariate logistic regression analyses. We assessed different health-related quality of life domains with multivariate-adjusted least-square means between cervical cancer survivors who currently work and do not. Results After diagnosis and treatment, the percentage of unemployed survivors increased from 50.6% to 72.8%. Lower income (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.97; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.38 to 2.81), medical aid (aOR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.05 to 2.38), two or more comorbidities (aOR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.12 to 2.90), current alcohol drinkers (aOR, 2.33; 95% CI, 1.54 to 3.52), and employed at the time of diagnosis (aOR, 10.72; 95% CI, 7.10 to 16.16) were significantly associated with unemployment. Non-working groups showed significant differences with respect to physical functioning, role functioning, depression, and existential well-being. Conclusion The proportion of unemployed cervical cancer survivors seems to increase, with low-income status and the presence of medical aid negatively being associated with employment, in addition to other comorbidities and previous working status. Effort should be made to secure the financial status of cervical cancer survivors.
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- Shin-Hye Yoo
- Department of Medical Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Pinto BM, Dunsiger S, Waldemore M. Physical activity and psychosocial benefits among breast cancer patients. Psychooncology 2013; 22:2193-9. [PMID: 23494869 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Revised: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Physical activity (PA) has been shown to provide health benefits for breast cancer patients. The effects of augmenting oncology healthcare provider (HCP) advice for PA with 3 months of telephone counseling versus contact control were evaluated in a randomized trial. Our goal in this secondary analysis was to examine the amount of PA (min/week) needed for psychosocial benefits among both groups. METHODS After receiving brief HCP advice to become physically active, 192 women (age in years: mean = 60.0, SD = 9.9) who had completed treatment for Stage 0-IV breast cancer were randomized to telephone counseling to support PA (n = 106) or contact control (n = 86). Their PA, fatigue, physical functioning, and quality of life were assessed at baseline (before receiving HCP advice), 3, 6, and 12 months. A non-randomized design was used to examine the dose-response relationship between PA and psychosocial outcomes. RESULTS Exercising for at least 150 min/week at moderate intensity was associated with improved physical functioning (b = 5.9, SE = 2.9, p = 0.04) and quality of life (b = 3.6, SE = 1.9, p = 0.05) at 3 months. These relationships were not found at 6 and 12 months (p's > 0.05). However, women who reported at least 150 min/week of PA at both 3 and 6 months had significantly reduced fatigue (b = 1.3, SE = 0.7, p = 0.05) and improved physical functioning (b = 3.1, SE = 1.3, p = 0.02) and quality of life (b = 2.0, SE = 0.9, p = 0.02) compared with women who did not meet this criterion. CONCLUSION Women who exercised at recommended levels (at least 150 min/week) and sustained this level of activity for at least 6 months accrued psychosocial benefits.
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- Bernardine M Pinto
- The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.,W. Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.,W. Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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A focus group study exploring gynecological cancer survivors' experiences and perceptions of participating in a RCT testing the efficacy of a home-based physical activity intervention. Support Care Cancer 2013; 21:1697-708. [PMID: 23321934 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-012-1716-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to explore gynecological cancer survivors' perceptions and experiences following participation in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) testing the efficacy of a home-based physical activity behavioral change intervention (Donnelly et al., Gynecol Oncol 122:618-624, 2011). METHODS All participants completing a two-armed parallel RCT were invited to participate in the study (31/33) (Donnelly et al., Gynecol Oncol 122:618-624, 2011). Sixteen participants took part (16/31; physical activity (PA) group n = 9, contact control (CC) group n = 7). Four qualitative group interviews were conducted (focus group size 3-5). A structured interview guide was followed by an independent moderator. Groups were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the framework approach (Ritchie and Spencer 2001), a five-stage qualitative method of analysis. RESULTS One of the most unanimously perceived benefits of taking part in the programme regarded participants' psychological well-being. Additional benefits included improved physical fitness and functioning. Important programme features included the weekly telephone calls from a physiotherapist, the patient-professional relationship, and goal setting. Participants' own motivation and programme timing were also identified as important factors. Suggestions for improvements include: opportunities for social interaction with other gynecological cancer survivors and greater exercise choice. CONCLUSION Findings suggest that women diagnosed with gynecological cancer perceive participation in physical activity as important and participation provides benefits in terms of psychological well-being and improved physical functioning. Support for continuation of many of the current features of the home-based programme was provided. Findings provide insight and rationale for the selection of components for future home-based physical activity interventions. Findings also support further research into the development of multidimensional interventions for the gynecological cancer population.
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Paxton RJ, Phillips KL, Jones LA, Chang S, Taylor WC, Courneya KS, Pierce JP. Associations among physical activity, body mass index, and health-related quality of life by race/ethnicity in a diverse sample of breast cancer survivors. Cancer 2012; 118:4024-31. [PMID: 22252966 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.27389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2011] [Revised: 10/10/2011] [Accepted: 11/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health-related quality of life (HRQOL), body mass index (BMI), and physical activity (PA) levels have all been associated with prognosis following breast cancer and may explain partially the higher mortality for breast cancer in certain racial/ethnic subgroups. In this study, associations between PA, BMI, and HRQOL by race were examined in a sample of breast cancer survivors. METHODS Measures of PA, BMI, and HRQOL as well as demographic and medical characteristics of women (N = 3013, 13% nonwhite) who participated in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study were assessed at baseline. Analysis of covariance was used to examine the relationship between PA and obesity with HRQOL outcomes. Statistical tests were 2-sided. RESULTS African American women were less likely to meet guidelines for PA and more likely to be obese than women from other ethnic groups (P < .05). In adjusted models, women who met guidelines for PA reported significantly higher physical health composite (point differences ranged from 10.5 to 21.2 points, all P < .05) and vitality (point differences ranged from 9.9 to 16.5 points, all P < .05) scores than those who did not, regardless of race/ethnicity. Associations between obesity and HRQOL were mixed with fewer associations for Asian American and African American women and stronger associations for whites. CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer survivors from racially and ethnically diverse populations have lower levels of PA and higher rates of obesity that are generally associated with poorer HRQOL. Culturally sensitive PA and weight loss interventions may improve these lifestyle characteristics and result in improved HRQOL.
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- Raheem J Paxton
- The Dorothy I. Height Center for Health Equity and Evaluation Research, University of Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
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Kim SH, Yun YH. Associations between Health Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors. ASIAN ONCOLOGY NURSING 2012. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2012.12.1.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Soo Hyun Kim
- Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
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- Associate Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Eakin EG, Lawler SP, Winkler EAH, Hayes SC. A Randomized Trial of a Telephone-Delivered Exercise Intervention for Non-urban Dwelling Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Exercise for Health. Ann Behav Med 2011; 43:229-38. [PMID: 22109352 DOI: 10.1007/s12160-011-9324-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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- Elizabeth G Eakin
- School of Population Health, Cancer Prevention Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia.
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A randomised controlled trial testing the feasibility and efficacy of a physical activity behavioural change intervention in managing fatigue with gynaecological cancer survivors. Gynecol Oncol 2011; 122:618-24. [PMID: 21689848 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2011] [Revised: 05/20/2011] [Accepted: 05/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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