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Singh S, Peshin S, Larsen A, Gowin K. Optimizing Care: Integrative Oncology in Myeloproliferative Neoplasm. Curr Oncol Rep 2024:10.1007/s11912-024-01568-9. [PMID: 38967863 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01568-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) burdens the lives of those affected. MPN patients endure significant impacts on their physical, psychological, and social well-being. While pharmacological interventions offer some disease and symptom control, they often have unfavorable side effects. This review explores the potential of Integrative Oncology (IO) therapies in managing MPNs and their associated symptoms. RECENT FINDINGS IO is dedicated to augmenting conventional treatments through integrating interventions targeting the mind, body, nutrition, supplements, and other supportive care therapies. Several small studies suggest the benefit of an IO approach in MPN patients. These benefits are postulated to be modulated through enhanced physical capacity, reduced disease-related inflammation, subconscious mind training, and gut microbiome modulation. By combining IO with evidence-based pharmacological treatments, the potential exists to enhance the quality of life and clinical outcomes for individuals with MPNs. Future research should prioritize well-powered studies, including diverse demographics and symptom profiles, with appropriate study duration, to draw definite conclusions regarding the observed effects.
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- Shagun Singh
- Internal Medicine, Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Norton Community Hospital, Ballad Health, Norton, VA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology Oncology, University of Arizona, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA.
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Weis J, Gschwendtner K, Güthlin C, Holmberg C, Horneber M. Utilisation of complementary medicine in cancer patients and survivors: Expected benefits and its association to psychosocial factors. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2022; 31:e13690. [PMID: 35977747 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13690] [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: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Previous research showed that various factors are associated with the use of complementary medicine (CM) in cancer patients. This study aimed to analyse the expected benefits of CM use in its association with medical, sociodemographic and psychosocial variables. METHODS In a cross-sectional survey, we assessed the use of CM, expected benefits of CM, depression and quality of life. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed. Multiple regression analysis was carried out with the factors derived from the EFA as dependent variables. RESULTS Based on 292 cancer CM user, EFA revealed two factors: a supportive effect (SPE) and an antitumoral effect (ATE). In the multiple regression analysis, reduced emotional functioning and the diagnosis of breast cancer are associated with the higher expectation of a supportive effect of CM (p < 0.001), explaining 7.1% of the variance. Emotional functioning, educational level and metastases are associated with higher expectation of an antitumoral effect of CM (p < 0.001) and explained 14.8% of the variance. DISCUSSION This study provides evidence that two overall domains (supportive effect and anti-tumoural effect) characterise the benefits of CM expected by cancer patients. Psychosocial and medical variables are associated with both domains, but explain only small proportion of the variance.
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- Joachim Weis
- Comprehensive Cancer Center University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinic for General internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, University Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany.,Research Methodology and Project Management in General Practice, Institute for General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany.,Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main/Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Brandenburg, Germany.,Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Paracelsus Medical University, Clinic Center Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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Womack DM, Kennedy R, Chamberlin SR, Rademacher AL, Sliney CD. Patients' lived experiences and recommendations for enhanced awareness and use of integrative oncology services in cancer care. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:2557-2561. [PMID: 34865887 PMCID: PMC9888321 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Consuming educational content, adhering to treatment plans and managing symptoms and side-effects can be overwhelming to new oncology patients. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to engage patients in conceptualization of enhanced clinic processes and digital health tools to support awareness and use of integrative oncology services. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT We engaged patients in participatory design to understand lived experiences surrounding use of integrative oncology services during and after conventional cancer treatment. METHODS Ten participatory design sessions were held with individual participants. Sessions began with patient story telling regarding diagnosis and paths to awareness and use of integrative oncology services. We then reviewed prototype mobile app screens to solicit feedback regarding digital health functionality to support patient navigation of symptom-alleviating options. RESULTS Oncology patients are active participants in the management of symptoms and side effects. Patients who utilize yoga, acupuncture, and massage report a need for earlier patient education about these services. Patients express interest in digital health tools to match symptoms to options for relief, provide access to searchable information, and facilitate streamlined access to in-person and remote services. DISCUSSION Patients co-produce wellbeing by seeking solutions to daily challenges and consuming educational content. Clinics can collaborate with patients to identify high priority needs and challenges. PRACTICAL VALUE Active collaboration with patients is needed to identify unmet needs and guide development of clinic processes and digital health tools to enhance awareness and use of IO services in conventional cancer care. FUNDING The principal investigator was supported by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ K12HS026370). The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of AHRQ. The sponsor had no role in the study design, data collection, analysis, report writing, or decision to submit for publication.
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- Dana M Womack
- Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA.
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- Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA
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- Office of Visitors and Volunteers, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA
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Alaloul F, Polivka B, Warraich S, Andrykowski MA. Experiences of Muslim Cancer Survivors Living in the United States. Oncol Nurs Forum 2021; 48:546-557. [PMID: 34411079 DOI: 10.1188/21.onf.546-557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To gain an understanding of the cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship experiences of adult Muslim cancer survivors residing in the United States. PARTICIPANTS & SETTING A purposive sample of 17 male and 15 female Muslim cancer survivors was recruited from across the United States. Data on Muslim cancer survivors' experience were collected through individual, in-depth, semistructured interviews. METHODOLOGIC APPROACH An interpretive, descriptive, qualitative approach was used to gain an understanding of the experience of Muslim cancer survivors. FINDINGS Six broad themes were identified to gain an understanding of the cancer experiences of adult Muslim cancer survivors residing in the United States. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING This study provided key information concerning the unique experience of Muslim cancer survivors residing in the United States. Identifying, understanding, and meeting survivors' religious needs, as well as understanding their cancer experience, may reduce cancer health disparities and enhance health outcomes.
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Frenkel M, Sapire K, Lacey J, Sierpina VS. Integrative Medicine: Adjunctive Element or Essential Ingredient in Palliative and Supportive Cancer Care? J Altern Complement Med 2021; 26:779-783. [PMID: 32924563 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2019.0316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of supportive cancer care is to actively manage patients' physical, psychologic, and spiritual concerns, independent of prognosis. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is increasingly gaining greater acceptance and support for its beneficial value in supportive cancer care. The utilization of CIM early in the cancer trajectory, during treatment and during survivorship periods, as well as during end of life, addresses a great number of unmet needs that patients affected by cancer raise. In addition, recent research supports the role that CIM has in reducing suffering and distress both physically and emotionally, as well as enhancing well-being in patients affected by cancer and their families. CIM is increasingly seen not only as an adjunctive add-on treatment or perhaps even as a luxury item for the affluent but actually as an important component in supportive cancer care for all patients. It addresses many aspects of care that sometimes are not being addressed with conventional means. With the increase in CIM-related research, as well as the increased clinical experience in oncology programs worldwide, CIM is gradually becoming an essential ingredient in supportive and palliative cancer care. In this narrative review, the authors look systematically at the contribution that CIM has in supportive care in each stage of the cancer trajectory, reflecting the needed role that CIM has in supportive care. The presented data will provide a sampling of the available clinical research for each of the broad stages being described.
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- Moshe Frenkel
- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA.,Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, Division of Oncology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.,The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA
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Adams RD, Tyson CA. "There is a Balm in Gilead": Black Social Workers' Spiritual Counterstory on the COVID-19 Crisis. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 35:523-532. [PMID: 32970547 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2020.1806169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The authors assert that art-based inquiry can serve as a powerful medium for understanding the connection between faith and resilience as perceived and understood by older African-Americans adults disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing the CRT method of counterstorytelling as our conduit to elucidate our culturally situated responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We seek to explore the connections between faith and resilience in social work practice during this public health crisis. Drawing from our shared experiences as two Black social workers we discuss the role spirituality plays in mitigating loneliness and stress among socially isolated older African-American adults (i.e., social distancing). Finally, with physical contact limited (i.e., social distancing) because of COVID-19, implications and recommendations for using spiritual-based practices with older African-American adults and families are discussed.
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- Raymond D Adams
- College of Liberal and Performing Arts, Southern Arkansas University , Magnolia, Arkansas, USA
- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Southern Arkansas University , Magnolia, Arkansas, USA
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- College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University , Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Department of Teaching and Learning, Ohio State University , Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Frenkel M, Balneaves LG. Integrative Oncology: An Essential Feature of High-Quality Cancer Care. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:855-858. [DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.29053.mfl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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- Moshe Frenkel
- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
- Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Program, Institute of Oncology Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Herman PM. The Problematic Economics of Integrative Oncology. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:1025-1027. [DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Sabin GD. Exceptional Responders, Outliers, and Radical Remissions. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:1014-1015. [DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L, Taranto P, Bernardi M, Brombin C, Cugnata F, Noviello A, Currin M, Mangili G, Rabaiotti E, Sarno L, Candiani M. "Health in the Mirror": An Unconventional Approach to Unmet Psychological Needs in Oncology. Front Psychol 2017; 8:1633. [PMID: 28983271 PMCID: PMC5613306 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background: The introduction of aesthetic care programs for cancer patients inside hospitals could help patients cope with the side effects of both disease and treatment. The specific objective of this study is to evaluate whether a complementary and supportive program, called "Health in the Mirror," has a positive effect on participants by analyzing certain psychological variables. Methods: Eighty-eight female cancer patients were included in this analysis. The support program is composed of three group aesthetic interventions that address both physical and psychological aspects that accompany cancer and its treatment. Patients were asked to complete a battery of tests in order to measure the impact of the program on certain psychological variables including anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, and quality of life. Outcome variables were measured at three different time-points: prior to participation, on the last day of the program, and after a 3-month follow-up. Results: Participating in the psychosocial support program "Health in the Mirror" determines an improvement in the psychological variables measured. Results revealed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms, anxiety and body image issues, as well as an improvement in self-esteem levels; this suggests that participating in this program could facilitate better adjustment to disease and treatment. Discussion: This study legitimizes the importance of implementing supportive and complementary therapies together with conventional therapies; the therapeutic approach to cancer cannot be restricted solely to medical care, but it must consider the patient as a whole person with needs that are not only physical or medical, but also psychological, social, and existential.
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- Valentina E Di Mattei
- Faculty of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy.,Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy.,Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy
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- Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy
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- University Centre of Statistics in the Biomedical Sciences, Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy
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- University Centre of Statistics in the Biomedical Sciences, Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy
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- Oncology Training InternationalBalgonie, SK, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy.,Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS San Raffaele HospitalMilan, Italy.,Faculty of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan, Italy
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For many years, the therapy field was dominated by a focus on the past. In this context, many clinicians were trained to use hypnosis as a tool to explore the past, and there is a rich literature documenting the use of hypnosis as a tool to induce age regression and the uncovering of traumatic memories. This article presents a therapeutic paradigm that focuses on the future. Hypnosis is used to induce creativity, flexibility, and openness to the future. In the context of health care, hypnosis is used to explore the best possible treatment outcome, which may be pharmacological, surgical, or a combination of both as well as other nonsurgical interventions. This article elaborates on the effective use of a therapeutic hypnosis strategy and technique focused on the future.
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- Moshe S Torem
- a Cleveland Clinic-Akron General & Northeast Ohio Medical University , Akron, USA
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Polley MJ, Jolliffe R, Boxell E, Zollman C, Jackson S, Seers H. Using a Whole Person Approach to Support People With Cancer: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Service Evaluation. Integr Cancer Ther 2016; 15:435-445. [PMID: 27060342 PMCID: PMC5739159 DOI: 10.1177/1534735416632060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Revised: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Introduction. Improved models of care are needed to meet all the support needs of people with cancer, which encompass psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, sexual, occupational, social and existential needs. The aim of this article is to (a) evaluate short- and long-term impacts of using a whole person approach to support people with cancer on the Living Well with the Impact of Cancer Course (LWC) and (b) use these data to inform strategic decisions about future service provision at Penny Brohn UK. Methods. Longitudinal mixed-methods service evaluation (n = 135). Data collected included health-related quality of life (HRQoL) (FACIT-SpEx); Concerns (types and severity–MYCaW); lifestyle behavior (bespoke questionnaire), and participants’ experiences over 12 months postcourse. Results. Statistically and clinically significant improvements from baseline to 12 months in severity of MYCaW Concerns (n = 64; P < .000) and mean total HRQoL (n = 66; P < .000). The majority of MYCaW concerns were “psychological and emotional” and about participants’ well-being. Spiritual, emotional, and functional well-being contributed most to HRQoL improvements at 12 months. Barriers to maintaining healthy lifestyle changes included lack of support from family and friends, time constraints, and returning to work. Three to 6 months postcourse was identified as the time when more support was most likely to be needed. Conclusions. Using a whole person approach for the LWC enabled the needs of participants to be met, and statistically and clinically significant improvements in HRQoL and MYCaW Concerns were reported. Qualitative data analysis explored how experiencing whole person support enabled participants to make and sustain healthy lifestyle changes associated with improved survivorship. Barriers experienced to making health behavior change were also identified. These data then informed wider and more person-centered clinical provision to increase the maintenance of positive long-term behavior changes. Comparison of whole person approaches to cancer treatment and support and standard care are now urgently needed.
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