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Choghazardi Y, Faghirnavaz H, Fooladi M, Sharini H, Sobhani M, Khazaie H, Khodamoradi M, Naseri S. Investigate Effects of Music Therapy on Functional Connectivity in Papez Circuit of Breast Cancer Patients Using fMRI. Brain Topogr 2024; 38:6. [PMID: 39397183 DOI: 10.1007/s10548-024-01079-7] [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: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024]
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The aim of this study is to investigate activity and functional connectivity (FC) of Papez circuit networks associated with music processing using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in depressed breast cancer patients. Twenty-three breast cancer patients listened to four different Iranian/Persian music paradigms during the resting-state fMRI scanning session: negative stimulation of traditional music, negative stimulation of pop music, positive stimulation of traditional music and positive stimulation of pop music. The amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) was used to evaluate the local characteristics of spontaneous brain activity. FC maps were created using multivariate ROI-to-ROI connectivity (mRRC) and Papez circuit-based regions of interest (ROIs) selection. We found that music increases FC within various brain networks which are involved in memory, emotion, and cognitive function, including the limbic system, the default mode network (DMN), salience network (SN), and central executive network (CEN). Moreover, it seems that the traditional types (both positive and negative) of Iranian music may be more effective to affect brain activity in the patients with breast cancer, than the Iranian pop music. These findings demonstrate that music therapy, as an effective and easily applicable approach, supports the neuropsychological recovery and can contribute to standard treatment protocols in patients with breast cancer.
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- Yazdan Choghazardi
- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Radio Oncology Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran.
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Sierra-Murguía MA, Mazatán-Orozco R, Jiménez-Pacheco SE, Padrós-Blázquez F. A latent classes analysis to detect cognitive and emotional profiles in cancer patients. J Health Psychol 2024:13591053241257317. [PMID: 38907613 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241257317] [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: 06/24/2024] Open
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Thought style has been described as a mediator between cancer diagnosis and the emotional response to cancer. Describe the latent profiles related to thought style (rumination, cognitive engagement, and cognitive avoidance) and emotional response in a sample of cancer patients. 159 cancer patients were assessed prior to starting treatment. Measurement instruments used were HADS, Cancer response thought style inventory, distress thermometer, and PTGI. Analysis of latent classes to explore profiles of who share the same thought style. The solution had 4 subgroups: first group was avoidance, the means for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic growth were the lowest of the four groups. The second group was rumination, presenting highest scores for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic growth. The third group was indeterminate, this group presented low anxiety and depression. The fourth group, with cognitive engagement presented low anxiety and depression and post-traumatic growth was high.
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Sierra-Murguía M, Guevara-Sanginés ML, Navarro-Contreras G, Peralta-Castillo G, Padilla-Rico A, González-Alcocer L, Padrós-Blázquez F. Relationship between Thought Style, Emotional Response, Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), and Biomarkers in Cancer Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:763. [PMID: 38929009 PMCID: PMC11203421 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21060763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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(1) Introduction: Cancer diagnosis has been related to depression, anxiety, and distress, as well as to post-traumatic growth (PTG). One of the mediating variables for emotional response is thought style (rumination, cognitive avoidance, and cognitive engagement). (2) Aim: To identify the relationship between thought style and emotional responses to cancer. A secondary aim was to identify the relationship between emotional responses and inflammatory immunological biomarkers. (3) Method: A total of 115 patients with cancer were included in the study. Before initiating cancer treatment, patients were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), distress thermometer, and Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Patients provided their most recent blood biometry. (4) Results: Rumination correlated with anxiety, depression, and distress. Cognitive avoidance correlated with PTG (-0.240) and distress (-0.209). Cognitive engagement correlated with PTG (0.393). Regarding thought style and biomarkers, a negative correlation was observed for absolute neutrophils with cognitive avoidance (-0.271) and rumination (0.305). Regarding biomarkers and emotional responses, there was a negative correlation between PTG and absolute lymphocytes (-0.291). There was also a correlation between PTG and neutrophils (0.357) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (0.295). (5) Conclusions: Thought style is related to the emotional response to a cancer diagnosis; rumination is related to depression, distress, and anxiety; and cognitive engagement is related to PTG. PTG is related to inflammation and immunological biomarkers.
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- Mariana Sierra-Murguía
- Cancer Center Tec100, Ignacio Zaragoza 263 H16, Col. Centro, Querétaro 76000, QE, Mexico; (G.P.-C.); (A.P.-R.); (L.G.-A.)
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- Economic Administrative Science Division, University of Guanajuato, Fraccionamiento 1, Col. El Establo S/N, Guanajuato 36250, GJ, Mexico;
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- Health Science Division, University of Guanajuato, Blvd. Puente Milenio #1001, Fracción del Predio San Carlos, León 37670, GJ, Mexico;
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- Cancer Center Tec100, Ignacio Zaragoza 263 H16, Col. Centro, Querétaro 76000, QE, Mexico; (G.P.-C.); (A.P.-R.); (L.G.-A.)
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- Cancer Center Tec100, Ignacio Zaragoza 263 H16, Col. Centro, Querétaro 76000, QE, Mexico; (G.P.-C.); (A.P.-R.); (L.G.-A.)
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- Cancer Center Tec100, Ignacio Zaragoza 263 H16, Col. Centro, Querétaro 76000, QE, Mexico; (G.P.-C.); (A.P.-R.); (L.G.-A.)
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- Psychology Faculty, Universidad Michoacana San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Francisco Villa 450, Col. Dr. Miguel Silva, Morelia 58120, MC, Mexico;
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Shin J, Chang JS, Kim JS, An JY, Chung SY, Yoon SY, Kim YB. An Investigation of the Effect of Virtual Reality on Alleviating Anxiety in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:1191-1199. [PMID: 37451473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiety-reducing effects of virtual reality (VR) on patients with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant radiation therapy (RT). METHODS AND MATERIALS This randomized controlled trial was conducted among patients with breast cancer receiving RT at a single institution. Of 196 enrolled and randomized patients, 97 were assigned to a VR explanation group (intervention) and 99 were assigned to the standard-of-care group (control). Anxiety levels were measured using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) as the primary endpoint and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Linear Analogue Scale Assessment (LASA) as secondary endpoints. Knowledge of the RT procedure, patient satisfaction, and time spent for counseling were also assessed. RESULTS Intervention significantly reduced patient anxiety immediately, not only on the primary endpoint, APAIS, but also on the STAI and LASA anxiety scales. Specifically, in the intervention group, there were immediate reductions of 26.0%, 16.1%, and 55.8% for APAIS, STAI, and LASA, respectively, whereas in the control group, the respective reductions were 8.1%, 8.5%, and 13.7%. Among the 3 anxiety scales, long-term anxiety reduction was observed only when anxiety was measured by LASA. Subgroup analyses showed that the effect on anxiety did not differ based on the physician, baseline anxiety level, use of hormone therapy, or health literacy. The intervention also significantly improved knowledge of the RT procedure (81.9/100 vs 76.8/100; P = .006) and patient satisfaction with the explanation manner (6.56 vs 5.72; P < .001) compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS Immersive VR applied to the current procedure reduces anxiety during RT planning for patients with breast cancer. Further research is necessary to investigate the long-term effects of VR on anxiety.
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- Jaeyong Shin
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea; Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Economics, Graduate School, Sogang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Design Environment and Analysis, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Benallel K, El Kilali R, Benjelloun R, Kadiri M. Depression and Breast Cancer in Morocco: Prevalence and Associated Factors. Int J Breast Cancer 2023; 2023:3277929. [PMID: 38054202 PMCID: PMC10695691 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3277929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Background Depression is frequently associated with breast cancer. However, its prevalence and impact on patients' quality of life are negligible. Depression is often underdiagnosed and less treated. Objectives Our study is aimed at estimating the prevalence of depression in breast cancer patients, describing their sociodemographic and clinical profile, and determining the factors associated with this depression. Material and Methods. We carried out a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study, conducted from January to March 2018 at Mohammed V Military Hospital in Rabat. The survey included 100 breast cancer patients. It was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire, the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview test (MINI test) to diagnose depression and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to assess its severity. Results The major depressive episode was diagnosed in 26% of breast cancer patients. Age under 40, psychiatric history, metastatic breast cancer, refusal of treatment, heavier treatment, and spousal alteration were the factors most associated with higher depression prevalence in these patients. Discussion and Conclusion. The high prevalence of depression in breast cancer patients, as well as the influence of personal characteristics and treatment in the occurrence of this ailment, has been confirmed by several authors. It is recommended to improve the psychooncological care of patients with breast cancer, to prevent the occurrence of depression in this vulnerable population.
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- Khadija Benallel
- Psychiatry Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Psychiatry Department, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed IV University of Health Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Psychiatry Department, Mohammed V Military Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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Haussmann J, Budach W, Corradini S, Krug D, Bölke E, Tamaskovics B, Jazmati D, Haussmann A, Matuschek C. Whole Breast Irradiation in Comparison to Endocrine Therapy in Early Stage Breast Cancer-A Direct and Network Meta-Analysis of Published Randomized Trials. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4343. [PMID: 37686620 PMCID: PMC10487067 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15174343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple randomized trials have established adjuvant endocrine therapy (ET) and whole breast irradiation (WBI) as the standard approach after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) in early-stage breast cancer. The omission of WBI has been studied in multiple trials and resulted in reduced local control with maintained survival rates and has therefore been adapted as a treatment option in selected patients in several guidelines. Omitting ET instead of WBI might also be a valuable option as both treatments have distinctly different side effect profiles. However, the clinical outcomes of BCS + ET vs. BCS + WBI have not been formally analyzed. METHODS We performed a systematic literature review searching for randomized trials comparing BCS + ET vs. BCS + WBI in low-risk breast cancer patients with publication dates after 2000. We excluded trials using any form of chemotherapy, regional nodal radiation and mastectomy. The meta-analysis was performed using a two-step process. First, we extracted all available published event rates and the effect sizes for overall and breast-cancer-specific survival (OS, BCSS), local (LR) and regional recurrence, disease-free survival, distant metastases-free interval, contralateral breast cancer, second cancer other than breast cancer and mastectomy-free interval as investigated endpoints and compared them in a network meta-analysis. Second, the published individual patient data from the Early Breast Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group (EBCTCG) publications were used to allow a comparison of OS and BCSS. RESULTS We identified three studies, including a direct comparison of BCS + ET vs. BCS + WBI (n = 1059) and nine studies randomizing overall 7207 patients additionally to BCS only and BCS + WBI + ET resulting in a four-arm comparison. In the network analysis, LR was significantly lower in the BCS + WBI group in comparison with the BCS + ET group (HR = 0.62; CI-95%: 0.42-0.92; p = 0.019). We did not find any differences in OS (HR = 0.93; CI-95%: 0.53-1.62; p = 0.785) and BCSS (OR = 1.04; CI-95%: 0.45-2.41; p = 0.928). Further, we found a lower distant metastasis-free interval, a higher rate of contralateral breast cancer and a reduced mastectomy-free interval in the BCS + WBI-arm. Using the EBCTCG data, OS and BCSS were not significantly different between BCS + ET and BCS + WBI after 10 years (OS: OR = 0.85; CI-95%: 0.59-1.22; p = 0.369) (BCSS: OR = 0.72; CI-95%: 0.38-1.36; p = 0.305). CONCLUSION Evidence from direct and indirect comparison suggests that BCS + WBI might be an equivalent de-escalation strategy to BCS + ET in low-risk breast cancer. Adverse events and quality of life measures have to be further compared between these approaches.
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- Jan Haussmann
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), 81377 Munich, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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Hung JK, Kuo WH, Tseng CC, Cheng YR, Wu CH. The effect of the preoperational psychoeducation program for Taiwanese breast cancer patients: A three-month follow-up study. PEC INNOVATION 2022; 1:100001. [PMID: 37364022 PMCID: PMC10194183 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2021.100001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Objective Studies suggest that psychosocial interventions might be more effective during highly stressful periods, such as before surgery. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the Preoperational Health Psychology Education program among Taiwanese breast cancer patients. Methods A total of 137 adult women (1) diagnosed with breast cancer; and (2) admitted to the ward for surgery were recruited to join the program one day before surgery. Emotional distress, worries, and cancer self-efficacy were evaluated at admission, post-program, and 3-month post-surgery. Patients were grouped into high/low distress groups, and mixed-design ANOVA was used to examine the program's effectiveness. Results The results showed significant interactions of Group × Time in emotional distress (F = 16.15, p = .000) and worry (F = 5.81, p = .005), but not in self-efficacy (F = 2.97, p = .068). The post-hoc tests revealed significant decreases in emotional distress and worry in the high distress group. Conclusion The program was found helpful in reducing emotional distress and worries. The effect lasting for three-month for those with higher preoperational emotional distresses. Innovation This psycho-education program with a relatively rare one-session design, targeted at a less-studied pre-surgery period, is helpful to a less-studied population, Asian cancer patients.
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- Jui-Ko Hung
- Clinical Psychology Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
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- Clinical Psychology Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
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- Clinical Psychology Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
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- Clinical Psychology Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan
- Department of Psychology, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
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Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy and the Moderating Role of Cortisol. Cancer Nurs 2022; 45:E856-E864. [PMID: 35324503 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Quality of life (QoL) is severely affected by breast cancer (BC) and its treatment, particularly chemotherapy treatment. Psychological morbidity, illness perceptions, and self-efficacy for coping are important variables that impact QoL during the treatment of BC. The impact of cortisol on QoL has been poorly studied. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the contributing variables to QoL in women with BC receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, as well as the moderating role of cortisol in the relationship between treatment adverse effects and QoL. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 112 women with BC undergoing chemotherapy who answered the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Supplementary Questionnaire Breast Cancer Module, the Illness Perception Questionnaire, the Cancer Behavior Inventory-Brief Version, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. In addition, salivary cortisol concentrations were also assessed. RESULTS The strongest contributor to lower QoL was treatment adverse effects. The illness perception and the cancer stage also contributed to a lower QoL. Nadir cortisol moderated the relationship between adverse effects and QoL. CONCLUSION Breast cancer chemotherapy and illness perceptions, even at the beginning of treatment, showed a great impact on QoL. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE It is important during chemotherapy to assess women's illness perceptions, as well as their stress levels to help women cope with the stress associated with treatment adverse effects. Monitoring cortisol is important as cortisol moderated the relationship between adverse effects and QoL. For those women struggling with stress, a reference to a mental health provider is warranted.
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Na L, Yang L, Mezo PG, Liu R. Age disparities in mental health during the COVID19 pandemic: The roles of resilience and coping. Soc Sci Med 2022; 305:115031. [PMID: 35649300 PMCID: PMC9100296 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID19 pandemic has caused a mental health crisis worldwide, which may have different age-specific impacts, partly due to age-related differences in resilience and coping. The purposes of this study were to 1) identify disparities in mental distress, perceived adversities, resilience, and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic among four age groups (18-34, 35-49, 50-64, and ≥65); 2) assess the age-moderated time effect on mental distress, and 3) estimate the effects of perceived adversities on mental distress as moderated by age, resilience and coping. METHODS Data were drawn from a longitudinal survey of a nationally representative sample (n = 7830) administered during the pandemic. Weighted mean of mental distress and adversities (perceived loneliness, perceived stress, and perceived risk), resilience, and coping were compared among different age groups. Hierarchical random-effects models were used to assess the moderated effects of adversities on mental distress. RESULTS The youngest age group (18-34) reported the highest mental distress at baseline with the mean (standard error) as 2.70 (0.12), which showed an incremental improvement with age (2.27 (0.10), 1.88 (0.08), 1.29 (0.07) for 35-49, 50-64, and ≥65 groups respectively). The older age groups reported lower levels of loneliness and perceived stress, higher perceived risk, greater resilience, and more relaxation coping (ps < .001). Model results showed that mental distress declined slightly over time, and the downward trend was moderated by age group. Perceived adversities, alcohol, and social coping were positively,whereas resilience and relaxation were negatively associated with mental distress. Resilience and age group moderated the slope of each adversity on mental distress. CONCLUSIONS The youngest age group appeared to be most vulnerable during the pandemic. Mental health interventions may provide resilience training to combat everyday adversities for the vulnerable individuals and empower them to achieve personal growth that challenges age boundaries.
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- Ling Na
- School of Population Health, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43606, USA
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Prevalence and Persistence of Anxiety and Depression over Five Years since Breast Cancer Diagnosis-The NEON-BC Prospective Study. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:2141-2153. [PMID: 35323373 PMCID: PMC8947204 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29030173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Anxiety and depression are frequent among patients with breast cancer (BCa). Evidence of the persistence and recovery from these conditions and their determinants is scarce. We describe the occurrence of clinically significant anxiety and depression symptoms and their associated factors among BCa patients. A total of 506 women admitted in 2012 at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto were evaluated before treatment and after one, three, and five years (7.9% attrition rate). The five-year prevalence of anxiety and/or depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, subscores ≥ 11) was 55.4%. The peak prevalence for anxiety was before treatment (38.0%), and after one year for depression (13.1%). One in five patients with anxiety/depression at baseline had persistent anxiety/depression over time, while only 11% and 22% recovered permanently from anxiety and depression, respectively, during the first year. Higher education, higher income, practicing physical activity, and adequate fruit and vegetable intake were protective factors against anxiety and/or depression. Loss of job and income, anxiolytics and antidepressants, cancer-related neuropathic pain, and mastectomy were associated with higher odds of anxiety and/or depression. These results highlight the importance of monitoring anxiety/depression during the first five years after cancer diagnosis and identify factors associated with these conditions.
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Wulandari P, Livana PH. Factors that Influence the Incidence of Depression in Breast Cancer Patients. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.7740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The prevalence of psychological distress in breast cancer patients is high, and they are at higher risk of experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and potential mood disorders. Depression that occurs in breast cancer patients is influenced by several factors. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the incidence of depression in breast cancer patients. The population of this study were all breast cancer patients in the outpatient clinic for oncology surgery and inpatient building A Zone A 2
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floor at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jakarta, the sample in this study was 102 respondents. The research design used in this study was cross-sectional. The measuring instrument used to measure the incidence of depression is to use depression screening tools in accordance with those used at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jakarta. Items assessing socio-demography, physical symptom burden, social support, and medical and medication history, with complementary medical record reviews, were used to assess variables potentially associated with depressive symptoms. Logistic regression was used to identify associated factors. The incidence of depression in breast cancer patients was dominated by the group of respondents who did not experience depression as many as 57 people (55.9%), compared to the group of respondents who experienced depression as many as 45 people (44.1%). The results of the logistic regression showed that there was only family support variable which had a p = 0.002 < 0.005, meaning that family support was the most influential variable on the incidence of depression in breast cancer patients. It is recommended to reduce the incidence of depression, namely nurses should facilitate adequate family support for breast cancer patients to reduce the incidence of depression.
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Xu C, Ganesan K, Liu X, Ye Q, Cheung Y, Liu D, Zhong S, Chen J. Prognostic Value of Negative Emotions on the Incidence of Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 129,621 Patients with Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030475. [PMID: 35158744 PMCID: PMC8833353 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the common malignant tumors in women and affects 1.6 million new cases globally each year. Investigators have recently found that negative emotions (NEs) and their impacts have greatly influenced the incidence and risk of BC. The present study aims to provide an association between NEs and the incidence of BC with possible risk factors. A total of 9343 studies were screened; nine studies met all inclusion criteria that were considered for the meta-analysis. The qualitative studies were measured by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale; the observational studies were included with relative risks (RR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Besides the NEs and BC, the possible risk factors were evaluated. We analyzed data from 129,621 women diagnosed with NEs of which 2080 women were diagnosed with BC and their follow-up year ranges were from 4–24 years. NEs were significantly (p < 0.0001) associated with a higher incidence of BC with RR = 1.59, 95% CI:1.15–2.19, with other high-risk factors including, geographical distribution, emotion types, standard diagnosis of NEs, and follow-up duration. This study suggests that NEs significantly increase the risk for the incidence of BC, which can be supportive of the prognosis of the disease.
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- Cong Xu
- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; (C.X.); (K.G.); (Y.C.)
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- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; (C.X.); (K.G.); (Y.C.)
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; (X.L.); (D.L.)
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China;
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- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; (C.X.); (K.G.); (Y.C.)
- Department of Breast Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; (X.L.); (D.L.)
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; (X.L.); (D.L.)
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; (X.L.); (D.L.)
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (J.C.); Tel.: +852-39-17-6479 (J.C.)
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- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; (C.X.); (K.G.); (Y.C.)
- Department of Breast Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China; (X.L.); (D.L.)
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China;
- Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, The University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Correspondence: (S.Z.); (J.C.); Tel.: +852-39-17-6479 (J.C.)
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Shim IH, Choi CW, Bae DS, Ha SH, Kwon KA, Yoon TI, Yi OV. Psychiatric comorbidities and quality of life in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment: Risk and protective factors. Int J Psychiatry Med 2022; 57:53-68. [PMID: 33451272 DOI: 10.1177/0091217421989144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The primary goal was to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities and changes in psychological distress levels among breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy (RT). The secondary goal was to determine risk and protective factors for psychiatric comorbidities of these patients. METHODS From June 2018 to November 2019, patients were recruited from the hospital, Department of Psychiatry. Patients completed baseline surveys after seeing their radiation oncologist and prior to the first treatment, which was scheduled to take place within 7 days (visit 1, baseline); visit 2 occurred within 7 days after RT completion, and visit 3 occurred at 6 weeks after RT completion. A total of 99 patients participated in the study at visit 1; 56 patients completed the study through visit 3. RESULTS Although changes in psychiatric comorbidities and overall quality of life were observed in patients with breast cancer prior to, during, and after RT, the differences were not significant among visits. Patients diagnosed with psychiatric comorbidities after RT had exhibited risk factors at previous visits, including preexisting psychiatric comorbidities, functional deterioration, and more severe symptoms related to breast cancer. Based on the results, the psychological characteristics of optimism and resilience can be considered as protective factors for psychiatric comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that early detection and follow-up of psychological distress and poor quality of life at the onset of RT are of paramount importance, and that psychosocial interventions to enhance protective factors (optimism and resilience) may be helpful.
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- In Hee Shim
- Department of Psychiatry, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology of Internal Medicine, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Massa E, Donisi C, Liscia N, Madeddu C, Impera V, Mariani S, Scartozzi M, Lai E. The Difficult Task of Diagnosing Depression in Elderly People with Cancer: A Systematic Review. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health 2021; 17:295-306. [PMID: 35444712 PMCID: PMC8985471 DOI: 10.2174/1745017902117010295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Depression is a common psychiatric problem in the elderly and oncology patients. In elderly people with cancer, depression has a peculiar phenomenology. It has a significant impact on the quality of life. Moreover, it is associated with poor adherence to treatments, increased risk of suicide, and mortality. Nevertheless, the topic of depression in elderly people with cancer remains unexplored.
Objective:
The main goal of this article is to review the literature from the past 20 years on the relationships between depression, cancer, and aging.
Methods:
The methods followed the Prisma model for eligibility of studies. The articles in which the keywords “depression”, “cancer”, “ elderly, aging, or geriatric” were present, either in the text or in the abstract, were selected. 8.056 articles, by matching the keywords “depression and elderly and cancer,” were identified. Only 532 papers met the eligibility criteria of search limits and selection process. Out of 532 papers, 467 were considered irrelevant, leaving 65 relevant studies. Out of 65 suitable studies, 39 (60.0%) met our quality criteria and were included.
Results:
The risk factors associated with depression in elderly people with cancer can be divided into 4 groups: 1) tumor-related; 2) anticancer treatment-related; 3) patients-related; 4) number and type of comorbidity. The main obstacles in diagnosing depression in elderly patients with cancer are the overlap of the symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment with the symptoms of depression but also the different ways of reporting depressive symptoms of elderly people and the different clinical types of depression. There is a lack of data regarding validated scales to assess depression in geriatric patients with cancer. Any mental illness, specifically co-occurring anxiety and depression, increases the risk of diagnosis delay and anticancer treatment adherence. Cancer and the diagnosis of mental disorders prior to cancer diagnosis correlate with an increased risk for suicide. A non-pharmacological therapeutic approach, pharmacological treatment and/or a combination of both can be used to treat elderly patients with cancer, but a detailed analysis of comorbidities and the assessment of polypharmacy is mandatory in order to avoid potential side-effects and interactions between antidepressants and the other drugs taken by the patients.
Conclusion:
Future research should be conducted with the aim of developing a modified and adapted assessment method for the diagnosis and treatment of depression in elderly people with cancer in order to improve their clinical outcomes and quality of life.
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Teng S, Wang M, Han B, Ma Y, Du H, Ji L, Sun X, Liu J, Lu Q, Jia L, Lu G. The relationship between post-traumatic stress and negative emotions in patients with breast cancer: the mediating role of emotion regulation. J Psychosoc Oncol 2021; 40:506-518. [PMID: 34392806 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1950885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Negative emotions can adversely affect the treatment and recovery of breast cancer patients. Post-traumatic stress caused by cancer can increase the negative emotions of patients. This study assessed the relationship between post-traumatic stress and emotional regulation strategies, and the role of emotional regulation in the relationship between post-traumatic stress and negative emotions in breast cancer patients. DESIGN Cross-sectional questionnaire with sample of 214 Chinese women with breast cancer. METHODS Participants completed the Impact of Event Scale-Revised, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Correlation and mediation analyses were conducted to assess associations among the scores of these scales. FINDINGS Patients with low post-traumatic stress chose cognitive reappraisal strategies, while those with high post-traumatic stress chose expressive suppression strategies. Cognitive reappraisal had a significant negative predictive effect on negative emotions, while expressive suppression had a significant positive predictive effect on patient's negative emotions. CONCLUSIONS Cognitive reappraisal may reduce the impact of post-traumatic stress on negative emotions experienced by breast cancer patients. Implications for psychosocial providers or policy: Psychosocial workers in China should conduct cognitive reappraisal training for breast cancer patients with high negative emotions and severe post-traumatic stress. For Chinese breast cancer patients living in other regions, the local oncology social workers should take into account their cultural background and lack of expression, and encourage them to choose cognitive reappraisal strategies.
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- Shuai Teng
- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of breast surgery, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of breast and thyroid surgery, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Psychology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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Housman B, Flores R, Lee DS. Narrative review of anxiety and depression in patients with esophageal cancer: underappreciated and undertreated. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:3160-3170. [PMID: 34164206 PMCID: PMC8182527 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-3529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Depression and anxiety are emotional disorders that commonly affect patients with esophageal cancer. As a result of its high morbidity, mortality, and complication rates, this population is at particularly high risk for developing or exacerbating affective disorders; even when compared to patients with other forms of cancer. Many of the medical conditions and social behaviors that predispose patients to this disease are also independently associated with affective disorders, and likely compound their effects. Unfortunately, in the existing literature, there is wide variability in study design and diagnostic criteria. There is no standard method of evaluation, many studies are limited to written surveys, and widespread mental health screening is not included as a part of routine care. As a result, the prevalence of these illnesses remains elusive. Additionally, psychiatric and psychosocial illness can affect compliance with surveillance and treatment, and gaps in knowledge may ultimately influence patient outcomes and survival. This review will discuss the existing literature on depression and anxiety in patients with esophageal cancer. It will highlight current methods of psychological evaluation, the prevalence of affective disorders in this population, and their effects on treatment, compliance, and outcomes. It will also discuss possible screening tools, treatments and interventions for these comorbid illnesses that may improve oncologic outcomes as well as quality of life.
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- Brian Housman
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, USA
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Fatigue, anxiety, and quality of life in breast cancer patients compared to non-cancer controls: a nationwide longitudinal analysis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2021; 187:275-285. [PMID: 33392843 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-06067-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Fatigue and anxiety are common and significant symptoms reported by cancer patients. Few studies have examined the trajectory of multidimensional fatigue and anxiety, the relationships between them and with quality of life. METHODS Breast cancer patients (n = 580) from community oncology clinics and age-matched controls (n = 364) completed fatigue and anxiety questionnaires prior to chemotherapy (A1), at chemotherapy completion (A2), and six months post-chemotherapy (A3). Linear mixed models (LMM) compared trajectories of fatigue /anxiety over time in patients and controls and estimated their relationship with quality of life. Models adjusted for age, education, race, BMI, marital status, menopausal status, and sleep symptoms. RESULTS Patients reported greater fatigue and anxiety compared to controls at all time points (p's < 0.001, 35% clinically meaningful anxiety at baseline). From A1 to A2 patients experienced a significant increase in fatigue (β = 8.3 95%CI 6.6,10.0) which returned to A1 values at A3 but remained greater than controls' (p < 0.001). General, mental, and physical fatigue subscales increased from A1 to A2 remaining significantly higher than A1 at A3 (p < 0.001). Anxiety improved over time (A1 to A3 β = - 4.3 95%CI -2.6,-3.3) but remained higher than controls at A3 (p < 0.001). Among patients, fatigue and anxiety significantly predicted one another and quality of life. Menopausal status, higher BMI, mastectomy, and sleep problems also significantly predicted change in fatigue. CONCLUSION Breast cancer patients experience significant fatigue and anxiety up to six months post-chemotherapy that is associated with worse quality of life. Future interventions should simultaneously address anxiety and fatigue, focusing on mental and physical fatigue subdomains.
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He Y, Gao C, Pang Y, Chen J, Tang L. Psychosomatic symptoms affect radiotherapy setup errors in early breast cancer patients. Chin J Cancer Res 2021; 33:323-330. [PMID: 34321829 PMCID: PMC8286889 DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2021.03.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective To examine the trajectory of psychosomatic symptoms and to explore the impact of psychosomatic symptoms on setup error in patients undergoing breast cancer radiotherapy. Methods A total of 102 patients with early breast cancer who received initial radiotherapy were consecutively recruited. The M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI) and three different anxiety scales, i.e., the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI), were used in this study. The radiotherapy setup errors were measured in millimetres by comparing the real-time isocratic verification film during radiotherapy with the digitally reconstructed radiograph (DRR). Patients completed the assessment at three time points: before the initial radiotherapy (T1), before the middle radiotherapy (T2), and before the last radiotherapy (T3). Results The SAS and STAI-State scores of breast cancer patients at T1 were significantly higher than those at T2 and T3 (F=24.44, P<0.001; F=30.25, P<0.001). The core symptoms of MDASI were positively correlated with anxiety severity. The setup errors of patients with high SAS scores were greater than those of patients with low anxiety levels at T1 (Z=-2.01, P=0.044). We also found that higher SAS scores were associated with a higher risk of radiotherapy setup errors at T1 (B=0.458, P<0.05). Conclusions This study seeks to identify treatment-related psychosomatic symptoms and mitigate their impact on patients and treatment. Patients with early breast cancer experienced the highest level of anxiety before the initial radiotherapy, and then, anxiety levels declined. Patients with high somatic symptoms of anxiety may have a higher risk of radiotherapy setup errors.
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- Yi He
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Psycho-oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Department of Outpatient, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Psycho-oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Psycho-oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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Wong CJ, Tay MRJ, Aw HZ. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Adhesive Capsulitis in Asian Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing an Outpatient Community Cancer Rehabilitation Program. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 102:843-848. [PMID: 33203512 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.10.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence and risk factors for adhesive capsulitis in postoperative breast cancer patients up to 5 years after surgery who were attending an outpatient community cancer rehabilitation program, and to determine whether any significant relationship exists between arm lymphedema and adhesive capsulitis. DESIGN Cross-sectional observational study. SETTING National cancer rehabilitation center. PARTICIPANTS Asian women (N=135) who underwent breast surgery and were referred for an outpatient community cancer rehabilitation program. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Presence of adhesive capsulitis, lymphedema. RESULTS The prevalence of adhesive capsulitis and lymphedema in this population was 22.2% and 33.3%, respectively. A history of mastectomy (odds ratio [OR], 3.93; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23-12.63; P=.021), mastectomy with reconstruction (OR, 2.72; 95% CI, 1.27-30.54; P=.024), and lymphedema (OR, 7.92; 95% CI, 2.73-22.95; P<.001) were found to be significantly associated with adhesive capsulitis on multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Adhesive capsulitis and lymphedema are common in breast cancer survivors. The design of cancer rehabilitation programs for breast cancer survivors should include surveillance and management of adhesive capsulitis, especially in the presence of lymphedema.
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- Chin Jung Wong
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Singapore Cancer Society Rehabilitation Center, Singapore Cancer Society, Singapore
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Cohee AA, Kroenke K, Vachon E, Wu J, Tu W, Johns SA. Predictors of depression outcomes in adults with cancer: A 12 month longitudinal study. J Psychosom Res 2020; 136:110169. [PMID: 32559503 PMCID: PMC7484175 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The prevalence of depression in patients with cancer ranges from 8% to 24% within the first year of receiving a cancer diagnosis. Identifying predictors of depression outcomes may facilitate tailored or more intensive treatment in patient subgroups with a poorer prognosis for depression improvement. The objective of this study was to determine predictors of depression severity and improvement over 12 months among adults with cancer. METHODS Longitudinal analysis of data from the Indiana Cancer Pain and Depression trial was performed in 309 patients (n = 309) with cancer-related depression. Depression outcomes were assessed at baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months and included depression severity (Hopkins Symptom Checklist-20) and global improvement (Depression Global Rating of Improvement (DGRI)). Multivariable repeated measures analyses, adjusting for treatment group, baseline depression, and time point, were conducted to determine symptom (pain), demographic, and clinical predictors of depression outcomes over 12 months. RESULTS Pain was particularly important, with a clinically meaningful reduction in pain predicting a 12-24% greater odds of depression global improvement. Other factors that independently predicted better depression outcomes over 12 months included female sex, newly-diagnosed or maintainence/disease-free cancer, fewer comorbid medical conditions, and higher socioeconomic status. As expected, the three covariates adjusted for in the model (treatment group, passage of time, and baseline depression severity) also predicted depression outcomes. CONCLUSION Pain as well as several demographic and clinical factors predict depression outcomes over 12 months. These findings may help identify patient subgroups requiring closer monitoring and more intensive or tailored depression treatment. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00313573.
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA,Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN USA
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Temple University College of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA,Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., Indianapolis, IN USA,Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN USA,Research in Palliative and End of Life Communication and Training Center, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN USA
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Villarreal-Garza C, Platas A, Miaja M, Fonseca A, Mesa-Chavez F, Garcia-Garcia M, Chapman JA, Lopez-Martinez EA, Pineda C, Mohar A, Galvez-Hernandez CL, Castro-Sanchez A, Martinez-Cannon BA, Barragan-Carrillo R, Muñoz-Lozano JF, Goss P, Bargallo-Rocha JE, Aguilar D, Cardona S, Canavati M. Young Women With Breast Cancer in Mexico: Results of the Pilot Phase of the Joven & Fuerte Prospective Cohort. JCO Glob Oncol 2020; 6:395-406. [PMID: 32142405 PMCID: PMC7113130 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.19.00264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The pilot-phase report of the Joven & Fuerte prospective cohort broadly characterizes and assesses the needs of Mexican young women with breast cancer (YWBC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Women age ≤ 40 years with nonmetastatic primary breast cancer were consecutively accrued from 2 hospitals. Data were collected at the first/baseline oncology visit and 2 years later using a sociodemographic survey, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life (QOL) Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30) and Breast Cancer-Specific QOL Questionnaire (QLQ-BR23), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI), Sexual Satisfaction Inventory, and patients' medical records. Pearson χ2 and 2-sided t tests were used for statistical analysis. An unadjusted P value < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS Ninety patients were included, all with government health care coverage. Most had low monthly household incomes (98%) and at least a high school education (59%). There was a considerable prevalence of unpartnered patients (36%) and unmet parity (25%). Patients' most common initial symptom was a palpable mass (84%), and they were most frequently diagnosed with stage III disease (48%), with 51% having had a physician visit ≤ 3 months since detection but 39% receiving diagnosis > 12 months later. At baseline, 66% of patients were overweight/obese, and this proportion had significantly increased by 2 years (P < .001). Compared with baseline, global QLQ-C30 had improved significantly by 2 years (P = .004), as had HADS-Anxiety (P < .001). However, both at baseline and at 2 years, nearly half of patients exhibited FSFI sexual dysfunction. CONCLUSION These preliminary findings demonstrate that YWBC in Mexico have particular sociodemographic and clinicopathologic characteristics, reinforcing the necessity to further describe and explore the needs of these young patients, because they may better represent the understudied and economically vulnerable population of YWBC in limited-resource settings.
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- Cynthia Villarreal-Garza
- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Departamento de Tumores Mamarios y Departamento de Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Canadian Cancer Trials Group, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada (retired)
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Departamento de Tumores Mamarios y Departamento de Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Departamento de Tumores Mamarios y Departamento de Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Departamento de Tumores Mamarios y Departamento de Investigacion, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Joven & Fuerte: Programa para la Atencion e Investigacion de Mujeres Jovenes con Cancer de Mama, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Centro de Cancer de Mama, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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Ogez D, de Timary P, Maddalena F, Gundermann N, Van Maanen A, Zech E. Can We Change Patients’ Perception of the Psychologist to Promote Support in Oncology? Randomized Impact Study of the Psycho-oncology Intervention. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGIE 2020. [DOI: 10.3166/pson-2019-0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Aims: To assess the interest and the efficacy of a systematic encounter with a psycho-oncologist on the perception of the psychologist among men and women with cancer.
Procedure: The patients who systematically encounter the psycho-oncologist were compared to a control group. Anxio-depression symptoms and the patients’ perception of the psychologist were assessed on two occasions: at the time of diagnosis and 4 months later, during treatment.
Results: On the overall group, we failed to observe significant differences between conditions about the perception of the psychologist, but gender was a critical factor associated with both perception of the psychologist and further psychological consultations. Those men who met a psychologist soon after diagnosis continued to meet the psychologist to a far greater extent than those in the control group. Conversely, women pursued psychological support whether they had encountered the psychologist or not.
Conclusion: Results indicate that an encounter with the psychologist can be helpful to elicit interest in a psychological support, especially for men.
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Zhang Y, Li W, Zhang Z, Sun H, Garg S, Yang Y, Wang H. Suicidal Ideation in Newly-Diagnosed Chinese Cancer Patients. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:708. [PMID: 32793000 PMCID: PMC7390886 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Suicide is one of the main reasons cited behind the death rate of cancer, and suicidal ideation (SI) is the first step toward it. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associates of suicidal ideation in newly-diagnosed Chinese cancer patients. METHODS This multicenter study was conducted from January 2018 to September 2019. Eligible participants were asked to complete a Case Record Form (CRF), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), General Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7), Fear of Cancer Recurrence Questionnaire (FCRQ-7), and McGill Pain Questionnaire-Visual Analogue Scale (MPQ-VAS). Univariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted for assessment. RESULTS Out of 603 patients, 91 (15.1%, 95%CI: 12.23%-17.96%) reported suicidal ideation in the last 2 weeks. Physical comorbidities (OR=1.808, P=0.039), childhood adversity experience (OR=5.999, P=0.001), cancer pain (OR=1.828, P=0.047), depression (OR=2.811, P=0.013), and anxiety (OR=6.532, P<0.001) were significantly associated with suicidal ideation. It was also found that patients who regularly exercised were less likely to report suicidal thoughts (OR=0.172, P=0.007). CONCLUSION Physical comorbidities, body ache, and mood disturbances are possible risk factors for suicidal ideation that warrant further attention in clinical practice. Preventive measures, such as systematic screening and arrangement for regular check-ups, could be beneficial to lower the risk of suicide.
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- Yongfu Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Social Work and Counselling Team, CNSST Foundation, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Guangzhou, China
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- School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Southern Medical University Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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Hashemi SM, Rafiemanesh H, Aghamohammadi T, Badakhsh M, Amirshahi M, Sari M, Behnamfar N, Roudini K. Prevalence of anxiety among breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Breast Cancer 2019; 27:166-178. [DOI: 10.1007/s12282-019-01031-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Pilevarzadeh M, Amirshahi M, Afsargharehbagh R, Rafiemanesh H, Hashemi SM, Balouchi A. Global prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 176:519-533. [PMID: 31087199 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05271-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Depression in patients with breast cancer imposes huge costs to patients, families, and healthcare systems. The present study aimed at evaluating the global prevalence depression among patients with breast cancer. METHODS In this meta-analysis, three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were searched from 1 January, 2000 until 30 March, 2019. The Hoy tool was used to evaluate the quality of the articles included in the meta-analysis. The search, screening, quality evaluation, and data extraction were carried out by two of the researchers. RESULTS Of 47,424 studies, 72 studies performed in 30 countries entered the final stage of analysis. The global prevalence of depression was 32.2%. Specifically, the prevalence of depression was highest in the Eastern Mediterranean region and twice as high in middle-income countries as compared to developed countries. CONCLUSIONS Regarding the high prevalence of depression in patients with breast cancer, it is vital to carry out screening within standard time periods and offer the necessary emotional support.
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- Motahare Pilevarzadeh
- Department of Nursing Education, Nursing and Midwifery School, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Immunology Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology Ward, Ali-Ebne-Abitalelb Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Nursing and Midwifery School, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Faye-Schjøll HH, Schou-Bredal I. Pessimism predicts anxiety and depression in breast cancer survivors: A 5-year follow-up study. Psychooncology 2019; 28:1314-1320. [PMID: 30950120 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the prevalence of anxiety and depression at diagnosis and at 1, 3, and 5 years after breast cancer diagnosis. We hypothesized that a low level of optimism (pessimism) at diagnosis could predict change in anxiety and depression 5 years later. METHODS Three hundred sixty-seven women with operable breast cancer were included, and data were collected at all five-time points for 293 of these. Anxiety and depression were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Dispositional optimism/pessimism was measured using the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R). Frequency analysis was used to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression. Logistic regression was used to examine dispositional optimism/pessimism as a predictor of change in anxiety and depression 5 years after diagnosis. RESULTS The prevalence rates of anxiety and depression 5 years after diagnosis were 26.3% and 9.6%, respectively. Predictors of change in anxiety 5 years after diagnosis were pessimism (odds ratio [OR] = 0.82; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.76-0.89, P < .001); younger age (OR = 0.96; 95% CI: 0.93-0.99, P = .005); and anxiety at diagnosis (OR = 2.41; 95% CI: 1.33-4.37, P = .004). Predictors of change in depression 5 years after diagnosis were pessimism (OR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.77-0.94, P < .001) and comorbidity (OR = 1.51, 95% CI: 1.10-2.06, P = 0.01). CONCLUSION Anxiety and depression did not decrease after the first postoperative year. Pessimism was a predictor of change in both anxiety and depression 5 years after breast cancer diagnosis.
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- Department of Cancer, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute for Health and Science, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Bhattacharya IS, Haviland JS, Kirby AM, Kirwan CC, Hopwood P, Yarnold JR, Bliss JM, Coles CE. Patient-Reported Outcomes Over 5 Years After Whole- or Partial-Breast Radiotherapy: Longitudinal Analysis of the IMPORT LOW (CRUK/06/003) Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Oncol 2019; 37:305-317. [PMID: 30532984 PMCID: PMC6357225 DOI: 10.1200/jco.18.00982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE IMPORT LOW demonstrated noninferiority of partial-breast and reduced-dose radiotherapy versus whole-breast radiotherapy for local relapse and similar or reduced toxicity at 5 years. Comprehensive patient-reported outcome measures collected at serial time points are now reported. PATIENTS AND METHODS IMPORT LOW recruited women with low-risk breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to 40 Gy whole-breast radiotherapy (control), 36 Gy whole-breast and 40 Gy partial-breast radiotherapy (reduced-dose), or 40 Gy partial-breast radiotherapy only (partial-breast) in 15 fractions. European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaires Core 30 and Breast Cancer-Specific Module, Body Image Scale, protocol-specific items, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were administered at baseline, 6 months, and 1, 2, and 5 years. Patterns of moderate/marked adverse effects (AEs) were assessed using longitudinal regression models, and baseline predictors were investigated. RESULTS A total of 41 of 71 centers participated in the patient-reported outcome measures substudy; 1,265 (95%) of 1,333 patients consented, and 557 (58%) of 962 reported no moderate/marked AEs at 5 years. Breast appearance change was most prevalent and persisted over time (approximately 20% at each time point). Prevalence of breast hardness, pain, oversensitivity, edema, and skin changes reduced over time ( P < .001 for each), whereas breast shrinkage increased ( P < .001). Analysis by treatment group showed average number of AEs per person was lower in partial-breast (incidence rate ratio, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.71 to 0.84; P < .001) and reduced-dose (incidence rate ratio, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.76 to 0.90; P < .001) versus whole-breast group and decreased over time in all groups. Younger age, larger breast size/surgical deficit, lymph node positivity, and higher levels of anxiety/depression were baseline predictors of subsequent AE reporting. CONCLUSION Most AEs reduced over time, with fewer AEs in the partial-breast and reduced-dose groups. Baseline predictors for AE reporting were identified. These findings will facilitate informed discussion and shared decision making for future patients receiving moderately hypofractionated breast radiotherapy.
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, United Kingdom
- Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- University of Manchester and University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, United Kingdom
- Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- University of Manchester and University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Wei M, Guo L, Zhu Y, Guo Y, Yv S, Namassevayam G, Xue W, Li J, Li L, Shen Z, Yv J, Zhu Z, Wang W, Liu Y, Zhao J, Chen F. Type C Personality and Depression Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients: The Mediating Role of Sense of Coherence. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2019; 15:3519-3529. [PMID: 31920312 PMCID: PMC6935278 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s230278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to explore the mediating role of sense of coherence in the relationship of type C personality and depression among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. METHODS A descriptive and correlational survey was conducted in 600 breast cancer patients aged ≥18 years from September 2018 to March 2019 in Zhengzhou, China. The demographic questionnaire, Cancer Behavior Scale, Sense of Coherence Scale and Hamilton Depression Scale were included in this study. Data analysis was performed by correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and structural equation modeling. RESULTS The valid questionnaires were 575 (effective response rate: 95.8%). The score of sense of coherence was negatively correlated with type C personality and depression (r = -0.41, P < 0.01; r = -0.58, P < 0.01); the score of type C personality and depression were positively correlated (r = 0.51, P < 0.01). The results of multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the effect of type C personality on depression was partly mediated by sense of coherence, which was confirmed by structural equation modeling. The mediation effect accounts for 45.2% (0.269/0.594) of the total effect. CONCLUSION The results of this study revealed that sense of coherence as a partial mediating role is essential for reducing the influence of type C personality on depression. Early and targeted psychological interventions on sense of coherence are needed to alleviate the symptom of depression in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
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- Miao Wei
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Administration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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Is age a risk factor for depression among the oldest old with cancer? J Geriatr Oncol 2018; 9:476-481. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Tsaras K, Papathanasiou IV, Mitsi D, Veneti A, Kelesi M, Zyga S, Fradelos EC. Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:1661-1669. [PMID: 29938451 PMCID: PMC6103579 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.6.1661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Introduction: Having breast cancer or receiving treatment has been seen as a traumatic experience for women due to its impacts on their self-image and sexual relationship, and may lead to an psychological reactions such as denial, anger, or intense fear toward their disease and treatment process. Also many of breast cancer patients have psychiatric morbidities such as depression and anxiety. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients, in order to identify independent predictors of mental health disorders risk. Material and Methods: A cohort of 152 breast cancer patients who were attending an outpatient oncology department was recruited. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire consisted by social, clinical and demographic information and PHQ-2 and GAD-2 scales. Results: The mean age of the patients was 53.25 years (SD=12.10), 69.7% of the patients underwent mastectomy and 30.3% ongectomy. Chemotherapy received 46.1% of patients as adjuvant therapy, 15.8% radiotherapy and 38.2% received both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A large percentage found to be classified as depressed (38.2%) and anxious (32.2%) and factors that found to be associated were age, marital status, educational level, stage of cancer from univariate analyses and place of residence, religion, symptoms burden from multivariate analysis (for depression and anxiety). Conclusions: Breast cancer patients are in high risk for developing psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. Being rural resident, non-Orthodox Christian and experiencing extend symptom burden can be predicting factors associated with depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients.
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- Konstantinos Tsaras
- Department of Nursing, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
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Mills J, Haviland JS, Moynihan C, Bliss JM, Hopwood P. Women's Free-text Comments on their Quality of Life: An Exploratory Analysis from the UK Standardisation of Breast Radiotherapy (START) Trials for Early Breast Cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2018; 30:433-441. [PMID: 29653749 PMCID: PMC6005815 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2018.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Aims Exploratory analysis of patients' unsolicited written comments in the first 2 years of the Standardisation of Breast Radiotherapy (START) trial quality of life study highlighted a potential effect of non-treatment-related problems on the ratings and interpretation of patient self-reported questionnaires. At 5 years of follow-up all eligible subjects were invited to write comments to further explore these findings. Materials and methods Using inductive qualitative methods informed by the exploratory analysis, comments were allocated to relevant themes. Key patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), clinical and demographic factors were collated for patients who did and did not comment at 5 years and comparisons between the groups explored. Results Of 2208 women completing baseline PROMs, 482 proffered comments from 0 to 24 months, forming nine distinct themes, including chronic conditions, life events and psychosocial concerns. At 5 years, 1041/1727 (60.3%) women contributed comments, of whom 500 randomly selected participants formed the sample for analysis. Findings revealed comorbidity, impaired physical functioning and psychosocial problems as key themes, with prevalent adverse effects from local and systemic treatments. Eight new themes emerged at 5 years, including ageing, concerns about future cancer and positive aspects of care. Women commenting were better educated, slightly older and more likely to have had chemotherapy compared with non-commenters. They had significantly worse PROM scores for global health and key quality of life domains relevant to the difficulties they revealed. Conclusions Difficult personal circumstances and other health concerns affected many women's PROM ratings at 5 years of follow-up, in addition to ongoing cancer treatment effects. Greater attention to multiple sources of distress and adversity could facilitate personalised care and aid interpretation of PROMs.
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- J Mills
- ICR-Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU), Division of Clinical Studies, The Institute of Cancer Research, London UK
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- ICR-Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU), Division of Clinical Studies, The Institute of Cancer Research, London UK.
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- Department of Genetics & Oncology, The Institute of Cancer Research, London UK
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- ICR-Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU), Division of Clinical Studies, The Institute of Cancer Research, London UK
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- ICR-Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU), Division of Clinical Studies, The Institute of Cancer Research, London UK
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Amatya B, Khan F, Galea MP. Optimizing post-acute care in breast cancer survivors: a rehabilitation perspective. J Multidiscip Healthc 2017; 10:347-357. [PMID: 28919774 PMCID: PMC5587162 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s117362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. Therapeutic advances and improved survival rates of women with BC have implications for long-term impact on disability, psychological function and quality of life (QoL), which may be amenable to rehabilitation. The focus of rehabilitation is on managing disability, reducing sequelae and symptoms, and enhancing participation and societal reintegration, to achieve the highest possible independence and the best QoL. Rehabilitation interventions should be considered early for maintaining functional capacity and reducing the risk of losing important abilities or independence and should be individualized depending on disease phase, functional deficits, personal requirements and specific goals. A number of interventions have been trialled to support rehabilitation input for women with BC, which include physical therapy, psychological interventions (psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral training) and others. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and uni-disciplinary interventions such as physical therapy have been shown to be beneficial in reducing disability, and improving participation and QoL. There is a need for comprehensive assessment of health domains in BC patients using a standardized framework and a common language for describing the impact of disease at different levels, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health core sets. This will provide more detailed information on the needs of these patients, so more efficient and targeted rehabilitation interventions can be provided.
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- Bhasker Amatya
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Australian Rehabilitation Research Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Australian Rehabilitation Research Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Australian Rehabilitation Research Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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Harris J, Cornelius V, Ream E, Cheevers K, Armes J. Anxiety after completion of treatment for early-stage breast cancer: a systematic review to identify candidate predictors and evaluate multivariable model development. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:2321-2333. [PMID: 28405845 PMCID: PMC5445146 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3688-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Purpose The purpose of this review was to identify potential candidate predictors of anxiety in women with early-stage breast cancer (BC) after adjuvant treatments and evaluate methodological development of existing multivariable models to inform the future development of a predictive risk stratification model (PRSM). Methods Databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, CENTRAL and PsycINFO) were searched from inception to November 2015. Eligible studies were prospective, recruited women with stage 0–3 BC, used a validated anxiety outcome ≥3 months post-treatment completion and used multivariable prediction models. Internationally accepted quality standards were used to assess predictive risk of bias and strength of evidence. Results Seven studies were identified: five were observational cohorts and two secondary analyses of RCTs. Variability of measurement and selective reporting precluded meta-analysis. Twenty-one candidate predictors were identified in total. Younger age and previous mental health problems were identified as risk factors in ≥3 studies. Clinical variables (e.g. treatment, tumour grade) were not identified as predictors in any studies. No studies adhered to all quality standards. Conclusions Pre-existing vulnerability to mental health problems and younger age increased the risk of anxiety after completion of treatment for BC survivors, but there was no evidence that chemotherapy was a predictor. Multiple predictors were identified but many lacked reproducibility or were not measured across studies, and inadequate reporting did not allow full evaluation of the multivariable models. The use of quality standards in the development of PRSM within supportive cancer care would improve model quality and performance, thereby allowing professionals to better target support for patients. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00520-017-3688-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jenny Harris
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA, UK.
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit (ICTU), School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA, UK
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA, UK
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Depression in breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy: A national cohort study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0175395. [PMID: 28394909 PMCID: PMC5386257 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of post-operative depression in breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy with the incidence of post-operative depression in non-breast cancer participants (controls). Methods Using data from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), we selected 2,130 patients with breast cancer who have undergone mastectomy for this national cohort study and matched these patients 1:4 with 8,520 control participants according to age, sex, income, region, and pre-operative depression. The incidence of post-operative depression was measured from mastectomy year to post-op year 10. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for data analysis, and the false-discovery rate was applied to determine statistical significance (P < 0.05). Results The incidence of depression was higher in the breast cancer with mastectomy group than in the control group up to 3 years after mastectomy). However, there was no difference in the incidence of depression between the breast cancer with mastectomy group and the control group after post-op 4 years. The incidence of depression was higher in the breast cancer with mastectomy group than in the control group up to 2 years after mastectomy, and there was no difference in the incidence of depression between the two groups after post-op 3 years in middle-aged and older adults (≥ 40 years old). In young adults (≤ 39 years old), the incidence of depression was significantly higher in the breast cancer with mastectomy group than in the control group in mastectomy year. Conclusion Patients undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer experience depression more frequently than healthy people. However, patients overcome their depressive mood symptoms during the postoperative period. Young adults overcome their symptoms more quickly than middle-aged and older adults.
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Tschuschke V, Karadaglis G, Evangelou K, Gräfin von Schweinitz C, Schwickerath J. Psychological Stress and Coping Resources during Primary Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer. Results of a Prospective Study. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2017; 77:158-168. [PMID: 28331238 PMCID: PMC5357229 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-101237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Introduction This prospective study reports on the impact of psychological factors on women with primary breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. These women are in a special situation, where they not only have to deal with the shock of the cancer diagnosis but also with the fact that the malignant tumor will not be removed immediately but only after completing chemotherapy. A situation like this is stressful and requires a personal strength which not every woman may have. Methods In a prospective study 53 patients were assessed using various psychological and psycho-oncological questionnaires which aimed to evaluate their psychological stress and their coping resources. The women were evaluated before starting systemic treatment (t-1) and again immediately after completing chemotherapy but prior to surgery (t-2). The patients were also asked about their coping strategies at t-1 and t-2. Using the Ulm Coping Manual (UCM) the interviews were rated by independent assessors blinded to the respective patient's medical data. Patients were followed up for 3.7-5.5 years after completing chemotherapy. Results Patients with poor psychosocial adjustment to the situation were identified prior to starting treatment (at t-1). The social coping strategies of these women were found to be inadequate. Their coping behavior was characterized by resignation and they did not attempt to seek social support. This was found to increase their overall risk of recurrence or of developing another type of malignancy during the follow-up period. The study also identified patients who coped significantly better with primary systemic treatment by strengthening their coping strategies. Conclusion Careful psychological screening of women's vulnerabilities or strengths immediately after the diagnosis and prior to any oncological treatment is strongly recommended. This would help to identify those patients early on who will require additional psycho-oncological support due to their psychological vulnerability.
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- Volker Tschuschke
- Sigmund Freud-Privatuniversität Berlin, Schwerpunkt Psychotherapiewissenschaft, Berlin, Germany
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Cramer H, Lauche R, Klose P, Lange S, Langhorst J, Dobos GJ. Yoga for improving health-related quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 1:CD010802. [PMID: 28045199 PMCID: PMC6465041 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010802.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the cancer most frequently diagnosed in women worldwide. Even though survival rates are continually increasing, breast cancer is often associated with long-term psychological distress, chronic pain, fatigue and impaired quality of life. Yoga comprises advice for an ethical lifestyle, spiritual practice, physical activity, breathing exercises and meditation. It is a complementary therapy that is commonly recommended for breast cancer-related impairments and has been shown to improve physical and mental health in people with different cancer types. OBJECTIVES To assess effects of yoga on health-related quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms among women with a diagnosis of breast cancer who are receiving active treatment or have completed treatment. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialised Register, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; 2016, Issue 1), Indexing of Indian Medical Journals (IndMED), the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) search portal and Clinicaltrials.gov on 29 January 2016. We also searched reference lists of identified relevant trials or reviews, as well as conference proceedings of the International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR), the European Congress for Integrative Medicine (ECIM) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). We applied no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials were eligible when they (1) compared yoga interventions versus no therapy or versus any other active therapy in women with a diagnosis of non-metastatic or metastatic breast cancer, and (2) assessed at least one of the primary outcomes on patient-reported instruments, including health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, fatigue or sleep disturbances. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently collected data on methods and results. We expressed outcomes as standardised mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and conducted random-effects model meta-analyses. We assessed potential risk of publication bias through visual analysis of funnel plot symmetry and heterogeneity between studies by using the Chi2 test and the I2 statistic. We conducted subgroup analyses for current treatment status, time since diagnosis, stage of cancer and type of yoga intervention. MAIN RESULTS We included 24 studies with a total of 2166 participants, 23 of which provided data for meta-analysis. Thirteen studies had low risk of selection bias, five studies reported adequate blinding of outcome assessment and 15 studies had low risk of attrition bias.Seventeen studies that compared yoga versus no therapy provided moderate-quality evidence showing that yoga improved health-related quality of life (pooled SMD 0.22, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.40; 10 studies, 675 participants), reduced fatigue (pooled SMD -0.48, 95% CI -0.75 to -0.20; 11 studies, 883 participants) and reduced sleep disturbances in the short term (pooled SMD -0.25, 95% CI -0.40 to -0.09; six studies, 657 participants). The funnel plot for health-related quality of life was asymmetrical, favouring no therapy, and the funnel plot for fatigue was roughly symmetrical. This hints at overall low risk of publication bias. Yoga did not appear to reduce depression (pooled SMD -0.13, 95% CI -0.31 to 0.05; seven studies, 496 participants; low-quality evidence) or anxiety (pooled SMD -0.53, 95% CI -1.10 to 0.04; six studies, 346 participants; very low-quality evidence) in the short term and had no medium-term effects on health-related quality of life (pooled SMD 0.10, 95% CI -0.23 to 0.42; two studies, 146 participants; low-quality evidence) or fatigue (pooled SMD -0.04, 95% CI -0.36 to 0.29; two studies, 146 participants; low-quality evidence). Investigators reported no serious adverse events.Four studies that compared yoga versus psychosocial/educational interventions provided moderate-quality evidence indicating that yoga can reduce depression (pooled SMD -2.29, 95% CI -3.97 to -0.61; four studies, 226 participants), anxiety (pooled SMD -2.21, 95% CI -3.90 to -0.52; three studies, 195 participants) and fatigue (pooled SMD -0.90, 95% CI -1.31 to -0.50; two studies, 106 participants) in the short term. Very low-quality evidence showed no short-term effects on health-related quality of life (pooled SMD 0.81, 95% CI -0.50 to 2.12; two studies, 153 participants) or sleep disturbances (pooled SMD -0.21, 95% CI -0.76 to 0.34; two studies, 119 participants). No trial adequately reported safety-related data.Three studies that compared yoga versus exercise presented very low-quality evidence showing no short-term effects on health-related quality of life (pooled SMD -0.04, 95% CI -0.30 to 0.23; three studies, 233 participants) or fatigue (pooled SMD -0.21, 95% CI -0.66 to 0.25; three studies, 233 participants); no trial provided safety-related data. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Moderate-quality evidence supports the recommendation of yoga as a supportive intervention for improving health-related quality of life and reducing fatigue and sleep disturbances when compared with no therapy, as well as for reducing depression, anxiety and fatigue, when compared with psychosocial/educational interventions. Very low-quality evidence suggests that yoga might be as effective as other exercise interventions and might be used as an alternative to other exercise programmes.
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- Holger Cramer
- University of Duisburg‐EssenDepartment of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Kliniken Essen‐Mitte, Faculty of MedicineAm Deimelsberg 34aEssenGermany45276
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- University of Technology SydneyAustralian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine235‐253 Jones StreetUltimoAustralia2007
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- University of Duisburg‐EssenDepartment of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Kliniken Essen‐Mitte, Faculty of MedicineAm Deimelsberg 34aEssenGermany45276
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- University of Duisburg‐EssenDepartment of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Kliniken Essen‐Mitte, Faculty of MedicineAm Deimelsberg 34aEssenGermany45276
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- University of Duisburg‐EssenDepartment of Integrative Gastroenterology, Kliniken Essen‐Mitte, Faculty of MedicineAm Deimelsberg 34aEssenGermany45276
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- University of Duisburg‐EssenDepartment of Internal and Integrative Medicine, Kliniken Essen‐Mitte, Faculty of MedicineAm Deimelsberg 34aEssenGermany45276
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Merckaert I, Lewis F, Delevallez F, Herman S, Caillier M, Delvaux N, Libert Y, Liénard A, Nogaret JM, Ogez D, Scalliet P, Slachmuylder JL, Van Houtte P, Razavi D. Improving anxiety regulation in patients with breast cancer at the beginning of the survivorship period: a randomized clinical trial comparing the benefits of single-component and multiple-component group interventions. Psychooncology 2016; 26:1147-1154. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Isabelle Merckaert
- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Hôpital Erasme; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Centre du Cancer, Cliniques universitaires de Saint-Luc; Brussels Belgium
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- Centre du Cancer, Cliniques universitaires de Saint-Luc; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles; Brussels Belgium
- Institut Jules Bordet; Brussels Belgium
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Lang MJ, David V, Giese-Davis J. The Age Conundrum: A Scoping Review of Younger Age or Adolescent and Young Adult as a Risk Factor for Clinical Distress, Depression, or Anxiety in Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2016; 4:157-73. [PMID: 26697266 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2015.0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This scoping review was conducted to understand the extent, range, and nature of current research on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer and distress, depression, and anxiety (DDA). This information is necessary to find and aggregate valuable data on the AYA population embedded in generalized studies of DDA. Keyword searches of six relevant electronic databases identified 2156 articles, with 316 selected for abstract review and 40 for full text review. Full-text reviews and data extraction resulted in 34 studies being included, which ranged widely in design, sample size, age-range categorization, analysis methods, DDA measurement tool, overall study rigor, and quality of evidence. Studies very seldom reported using theory to guide their age categorization, with only four studies giving any rationale for their age-group definitions. All 34 studies found a significant association between at least one DDA construct and the younger age group relative to the older age groups at some point along the cancer trajectory. However, age as an independent risk factor for DDA is still unclear, as the relationship could be confounded by other age-related factors. Despite the wide range of definitions and effect sizes in the studies included in this review, one thing is clear: adolescents and young adults, however defined, are a distinct group within the cancer population with an elevated risk of DDA. Widespread adoption of a standard AYA age-range definition will be essential to any future meta-analytical psycho-oncology research in this population.
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- Michael J Lang
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary , Alberta, Canada . ; Provincial Integrated Survivorship Program, Provincial Practices, Alberta Health Services-Cancer Control , Alberta, Canada
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- Undergraduate Medical Education, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary , Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary , Alberta, Canada . ; Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services-Cancer Control , Alberta, Canada . ; Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary , Alberta, Canada
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Evans SB, Yu JB. Hypofractionated radiation therapy versus conventionally fractionated radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer: how do we choose? Future Oncol 2016; 11:2105-7. [PMID: 26235175 DOI: 10.2217/fon.15.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Suzanne B Evans
- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, & Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.,Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, & Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale, New Haven, CT, USA
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Yamamoto S, Masutani E, Arao H. Effect of persistent menopausal symptoms on the wellbeing of Japanese breast cancer survivors. Nurs Health Sci 2016; 18:379-86. [PMID: 27101769 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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While more women with breast cancer survive because of advances in cancer treatment including hormonal therapy, they are at a risk of menopausal symptoms, which can threaten their psychological wellbeing. We examined the effect of menopausal symptoms on women's psychological wellbeing during three different phases of breast cancer: short-term (0-1 years since diagnosis), medium-term (2-5 years), and long-term (more than 5 years). In this cross-sectional study, 425 survivors treated with hormonal therapy were recruited from a convenience sample in Japan and completed an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis revealed that menopausal symptoms significantly contributed to psychological wellbeing in all phases. In long-term survivors, menopausal symptoms were significantly milder; however, the negative effect was prolonged. One in three to four survivors was suspected to have poor psychological wellbeing, irrespective of time. Although the effect of menopausal symptoms on psychological wellbeing has been described in short-term survivors, little is known about the long-term effect. This study examines the effect of menopausal symptoms on psychological wellbeing, thereby providing useful information regarding long-term quality of life.
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- Sena Yamamoto
- Division of Health Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Cancer Education and Research Center, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Champagne AL, Brunault P, Huguet G, Suzanne I, Senon JL, Body G, Rusch E, Magnin G, Voyer M, Réveillère C, Camus V. Personality disorders, but not cancer severity or treatment type, are risk factors for later generalised anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder in non metastatic breast cancer patients. Psychiatry Res 2016; 236:64-70. [PMID: 26747215 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Revised: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 12/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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This study aimed to determine whether personality disorders were associated with later Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in breast cancer patients. This longitudinal and multicentric study included 120 French non-metastatic breast cancer patients. After cancer diagnosis (T1) and 7 months after diagnosis (T3), we assessed MDD and GAD (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview 5.0). We assessed personality disorders 3 months after diagnosis (VKP). We used multiple logistic regression analysis to determine what were the factors associated with GAD and MDD at T3. At T3, prevalence rate was 10.8% for MDD and 19.2% for GAD. GAD at T3 was significantly and independently associated with GAD at T1 and with existence of a personality disorder, no matter the cluster type. MDD at T3 was significantly and independently associated with MDD at T1 and with the existence of a cluster C personality disorder. Initial cancer severity and the type of treatment used were not associated with GAD or MDD at T3. Breast cancer patients with personality disorders are at higher risk for GAD and MDD at the end of treatment. Patients with GAD should be screened for personality disorders. Specific interventions for patients with personality disorders could prevent psychiatric disorders.
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- Anne-Laure Champagne
- CHRU de Tours, Clinique Psychiatrique Universitaire, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France
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- CHRU de Tours, Clinique Psychiatrique Universitaire, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France; CHRU de Tours, Équipe de Liaison et de Soins en Addictologie, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, Département de Psychologie, EA 2114 « Psychologie des Âges de la Vie », 3 rue des Tanneurs BP 4103, 37041 Tours Cedex 1, France.
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- CHRU de Tours, Clinique Psychiatrique Universitaire, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France
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- CHRU de Tours, Clinique Psychiatrique Universitaire, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Henri-Laborit, Service de Psychiatrie, 370 Avenue Jacques Cœur, 86021 Poitiers, France
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- CHRU de Tours, Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France
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- CHRU de Tours, Service d'Information Médicale, Epidémiologie et Economie de la Santé, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France
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- CHU de Poitiers, Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, 2 rue de la Milétrie, 86021 Poitiers, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Henri-Laborit, Service de Psychiatrie, 370 Avenue Jacques Cœur, 86021 Poitiers, France
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- Université François Rabelais de Tours, Département de Psychologie, EA 2114 « Psychologie des Âges de la Vie », 3 rue des Tanneurs BP 4103, 37041 Tours Cedex 1, France
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- CHRU de Tours, Clinique Psychiatrique Universitaire, 2 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37042 Tours Cedex 9, France; UMR INSERM U930, 2 boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours Cedex, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, 3 rue des Tanneurs BP 4103, 37041 Tours Cedex 1, France
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Li L, Yang Y, He J, Yi J, Wang Y, Zhang J, Zhu X. Emotional suppression and depressive symptoms in women newly diagnosed with early breast cancer. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2015; 15:91. [PMID: 26497200 PMCID: PMC4620014 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-015-0254-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Background Patients with breast cancer usually present varying levels of depressive symptoms. Emotional suppression, as a coping style, refers to an individual’s ability to consciously control expression of negative emotions. Thus, emotional suppression is an important psychological factor related to depressive symptoms in patients with breast cancer. It has long been considered that compared to European and American women, Chinese women are more likely to ascribe to norms of negative emotion control for smooth social interaction. However, there is paucity of research focusing on emotional suppression among Chinese women with breast cancer. Thus the aims of the current study were (1) to investigate the incidence of depressive symptoms in women newly diagnosed with early breast cancer in Mainland China, and (2) to examine the relationships between emotional suppression and depressive symptoms in these patients. Methods The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Chinese version of the Courtauld Emotional Control Scale (CECS) were used to assess the level of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and emotional suppression respectively in 247 women with early breast cancer and 362 healthy women. Analyses of variance were conducted to investigate group differences on depressive symptoms and emotional suppression. Bivariate correlations and Hierarchical regression analyses were performed to examine the effect of emotional suppression on depressive symptoms in participants after controlling the impact of group membership and anxiety level. Results (1) The incidence rates of clinical and severe depressive symptoms in patients were 36.4 and 36.0 % respectively. (2) Patients scored significantly higher than healthy women on CECS. (3) The scores on CECS were significantly associated with the total CES-D scores in all participants; Anger suppression significantly predicted the total CES-D scores. Conclusions The majority of women newly diagnosed with early breast cancer reported clinical or severe depressive symptoms. As well, these patients presented a controlled emotion coping style. Emotional suppression was associated with the level of depressive symptoms in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Anger suppression might play a unique role in the depressive symptoms among women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
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- Lingyan Li
- Medical Psychological Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, P. R. China.
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou, China.
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- Medical Psychological Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, P. R. China.
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- Medical Psychological Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, P. R. China.
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- Medical Psychological Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, P. R. China.
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- Medical Psychological Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, P. R. China. .,National Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Identifying trajectory clusters in breast cancer survivors' supportive care needs, psychosocial difficulties, and resources from the completion of primary treatment to 8 months later. Support Care Cancer 2015; 24:357-366. [PMID: 26076962 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2799-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to chart patterns of simultaneous trajectories over 8 months in breast cancer survivors' (BCS) supportive care needs, psychological distress, social support, and posttraumatic growth. Clusters of BCS among these trajectories were identified and characterized. METHODS Of 426 BCS study participants, 277 (65%) provided full assessments in the last week of primary cancer treatment and 4 and 8 months later. Latent trajectories were obtained using growth mixture modeling for patients who responded to all scores for at least one time point (n = 348). Then, classification of BCS was performed by hierarchical agglomerative clustering on axes derived from a multiple factor analysis of trajectory assignments. Self-esteem, attachment security, and satisfaction with care were assessed at baseline. RESULTS Four trajectory clusters were identified, including two BCS subgroups (63%) with low needs and low psychological distress. Two others (37%) exhibited high or increasing needs and concerning levels of psychological distress. These latter clusters were characterized by higher insecure attachment, lower satisfaction with care, and either lower education or younger age, and having undergone chemotherapy. CONCLUSION More than a third of BCS present unfavorable patterns in supportive care needs over 8 months after primary cancer treatment. Identified psychosocial and cancer care characteristics point to targets for enhanced BCS supportive care.
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Lee BO, Choi WJ, Sung NY, Lee SK, Lee CG, Kang JI. Incidence and risk factors for psychiatric comorbidity among people newly diagnosed with cancer based on Korean national registry data. Psychooncology 2015; 24:1808-14. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.3865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Byung Ook Lee
- Department of Psychiatry; Ilsan Hospital, National Health Insurance Service; Goyang South Korea
- Department of Psychiatry and Institute of Behavioral Science in Medicine; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry; Ilsan Hospital, National Health Insurance Service; Goyang South Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computing; Yonsei University; Seoul South Korea
- Cancer Information and Education Branch; National Cancer Center; Goyang South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry; Ilsan Hospital, National Health Insurance Service; Goyang South Korea
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- National Health Insurance Service; Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry and Institute of Behavioral Science in Medicine; Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul South Korea
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Jassim GA, Whitford DL, Hickey A, Carter B. Psychological interventions for women with non-metastatic breast cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015:CD008729. [PMID: 26017383 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008729.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. It is a distressing diagnosis and, as a result, considerable research has examined the psychological sequelae of being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. Breast cancer is associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety and reduced quality of life. As a consequence, multiple studies have explored the impact of psychological interventions on the psychological distress experienced after a diagnosis of breast cancer. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of psychological interventions on psychological morbidities, quality of life and survival among women with non-metastatic breast cancer. SEARCH METHODS We searched the following databases up to 16 May 2013: the Cochrane Breast Cancer Group Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and PsycINFO; and reference lists of articles. We also searched the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (WHO ICTRP) search portal and ClinicalTrials.gov for ongoing trials in addition to handsearching. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials that assessed the effectiveness of psychological interventions for non-metastatic breast cancer in women. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently appraised and extracted data from eligible trials. Any disagreement was resolved by discussion. Extracted data included information about participants, methods, the intervention and outcome. MAIN RESULTS Twenty-eight randomised controlled trials comprising 3940 participants were included. The most frequent reasons for exclusion were non-randomised trials and the inclusion of women with metastatic disease. A wide range of interventions were evaluated, with 24 trials investigating a cognitive behavioural therapy and four trials investigating psychotherapy compared to control. Pooled standardised mean differences (SMD) from baseline indicated less depression (SMD -1.01, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.83 to -0.18; P = 0.02; 7 studies, 637 participants, I(2) = 95%, low quality evidence), anxiety (SMD -0.48, 95% CI -0.76 to -0.21; P = 0.0006; 8 studies, 776 participants, I(2) = 64%, low quality evidence) and mood disturbance (SMD -0.28, 95% CI -0.43 to -0.13; P = 0.0003; 8 studies, 1536 participants, I(2) = 47%, moderate quality evidence) for the cognitive behavioural therapy group than the control group. For quality of life, only an individually-delivered cognitive behavioural intervention showed significantly better quality of life than the control with an SMD of 0.65 (95% CI 0.07 to 1.23; P = 0.03; 3 studies, 141 participants, I(2) = 41%, very low quality evidence). Pooled data from two group-delivered studies showed a non-significant overall survival benefit favouring cognitive behavioural therapy compared to control (pooled hazard ratio (HR) 0.76, 95% CI 0.25 to 2.32; P = 0.63; 530 participants, I(2) = 84%, low quality evidence). Four studies compared psychotherapy to control with one to two studies reporting on each outcome. The four studies were assessed as high risk of bias and provided limited evidence of the efficacy of psychotherapy. Adverse events were not reported in any of the included studies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS A psychological intervention, namely cognitive behavioural therapy, produced favourable effects on some psychological outcomes, in particular anxiety, depression and mood disturbance. However, the evidence for survival improvement is still lacking. These findings are open to criticism because of the notable heterogeneity across the included studies and the shortcomings of the included studies.
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- Ghufran A Jassim
- Department of Family & Community Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Medical University of Bahrain, Adliya, Bahrain
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Egan M, Burke E, Meskell P, MacNeela P, Dowling M. Quality of life and resilience related to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients post treatment with platinums and taxanes. J Res Nurs 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/1744987115574296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to ascertain patients' quality of life and resilience related to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) after treatment with platinum- and taxane-based chemotherapy drugs. A self-administered questionnaire combining the EORTC QLQ-C30 (version 3), the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 and the resilience scale RS-14TM was posted to a non-probability sample of 100 patients who had recently completed treatment with a platinum- or taxane-based drug. In total, 86 completed questionnaires were returned (86% response rate). Participants rated their overall quality of life and overall health over the previous week. The combined global health status score was 70, indicating that participants had a relatively high health status. Similar to the scores on the EORTC QLQ-30, scores for the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 showed that the majority of participants indicated experiencing very little impact (not at all, a little) on sensory, motor and autonomic scales. However, motor scale items were generally rated lower than items concerning sensory functioning. The study results are an encouraging indication of minimal impact on quality of life when treatment with taxanes and platinums ended. The results also indicate that resilience scores among the participants were moderately high.
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- Mary Egan
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland
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- University Teacher, School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Lecturer, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Lecturer and programme director, School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Quality of life and cosmesis after breast cancer: whole breast radiotherapy vs partial breast high-dose-rate brachytherapy. TUMORI JOURNAL 2015; 101:161-7. [PMID: 25768319 DOI: 10.5301/tj.5000233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIM AND BACKGROUND Conservative surgery and radiotherapy for early breast cancer offers a better quality of life than mastectomy. As 80-85% of breast relapses develop close to the tumour bed, partial breast irradiation was developed to overcome drawbacks with standard radiotherapy. This study compares quality of life and cosmesis after partial breast multi-catheter high-dose rate interstitial brachytherapy or standard radiotherapy. METHODS A questionnaire, exploring body image, fear of recurrence, satisfaction with treatment and cosmesis, was administered to 39 partial and 78 whole breast patients at a median of 20 and 80 months after radiotherapy. Patients' and physicians' cosmetic assessments were compared. RESULTS Groups were well-matched, except for: a higher percentage of chemotherapy-treated patients in the whole breast group and a older median age and a higher percentage of infiltrating ductal carcinoma G1 in partial breast group. At first and second analysis no significant inter-group difference emerged on body image and fear of recurrence, while partial breast patients were more satisfied with cosmetic outcome and at first analysis with treatment. Comparing results from first and second analysis into each treatment group, body image was significantly better at the first analysis in both groups. Fear of recurrence was unchanged. No differences were found in cosmesis as assessed by patients. At first and second analyses physicians' assessment of cosmesis was significantly better in the partial breast group. CONCLUSIONS Even at longer follow-up, quality of life is similar after partial or whole breast irradiation. Cosmesis is better after partial breast irradiation.
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Lewis F, Merckaert I, Liénard A, Libert Y, Etienne AM, Reynaert C, Slachmuylder JL, Scalliet P, Van Houtte P, Coucke P, Salamon E, Razavi D. Anxiety at the first radiotherapy session for non-metastatic breast cancer: Key communication and communication-related predictors. Radiother Oncol 2015; 114:35-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2014.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2014] [Revised: 06/23/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Emotional adjustment over 1 year post-diagnosis in patients with cancer: understanding and predicting adjustment trajectories. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:1391-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2492-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 10/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fang SY, Chang HT, Shu BC. Objectified Body Consciousness, Body Image Discomfort, and Depressive Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/0361684314552652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The literature comparing the effects of breast reconstructive surgery, breast-conserving surgery, and mastectomy on body image and mental health yields conflicting results. Objectified body consciousness may be a factor that influences the psychological well-being of breast cancer survivors. Women with average time of 19 months from breast cancer surgery were approached in outpatient clinics to participate in our study. Using structural equation modeling, we tested and verified a model that included self-reported objectified body consciousness, cancer-related body image discomfort, and depression among 193 breast cancer survivors in Taiwan. Our results provided support for the hypothesized indirect relation of objectified body consciousness with depression through the mediating role of cancer-related body image discomfort. Specifically, women with higher objectified body consciousness levels reported more cancer-related body image discomfort, which in turn was related to greater depression. Additionally, the degree of this mediation relationship across surgery types was different. These findings are significant to clinicians who should be cognizant of the potential role of objectified body consciousness in promoting cancer-related body image discomfort and depression in breast cancer survivors. Encouraging women to clarify their perceptions of their new bodies and providing care combined with psychological counseling after breast cancer surgery are critical.
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- Su-Ying Fang
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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