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Conceptualizing Sexual Self-Schemas: a Review of Different Approaches and Their Implications for Understanding Women’s Sexual Function. CURRENT SEXUAL HEALTH REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11930-021-00310-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Knowles S, Maxwell J, Lumsden A, Pearson L, Pulhin J, McLean J, Brackstone M, Hanrahan R. An alternative to standard lumpectomy: a 5-year case series review of oncoplastic breast surgery outcomes in a Canadian setting. Can J Surg 2020; 63:E46-E51. [PMID: 31995336 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.003819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Background Oncoplastic surgery (OPS) is becoming the new standard of care for breast-conserving surgery (BCS). It has become increasingly popular in Europe; however, it has not yet been widely accepted in North America. This study aims to describe the experience with OPS at a Canadian tertiary care centre. Methods This study is a retrospective case series consisting of consecutive OPS cases at a single Canadian centre, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, between 2009 and 2015. Results A total of 275 women who consecutively underwent OPS were included. The average size of the tumour was 17 mm (standard deviation [SD] 13 mm; range 0–110 mm). The average specimen weight was 155 g (SD 146 g; range 15–1132 g). Invasive ductal carcinoma was the most common diagnosis (237 patients, 86.2%), followed by ductal carcinoma in situ (18 patients, 6.6%) and then invasive lobular carcinoma (15 patients, 5.5%). A positive margin was recorded in 37 (13.5%) patients. Immediate postoperative complications included seroma and edema (32.7%), wound infection (13.1%), hematoma (8.7%) and delayed wound healing (6.5%). A delay to adjuvant therapy due to postoperative complications occurred in 7 of 217 (3.2%) patients. The median follow-up was 18 months. There were local and distant recurrences in 9 (3.3%) and 2 (0.7%) patients, respectively. Overall survival was 99.3%. Conclusion The findings of this study are comparable to results in the literature on OPS and demonstrate that OPS is an attractive alternative to standard lumpectomy for Canadian general surgeons who treat breast cancer.
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- Sarah Knowles
- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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- From Western University, London, Ont. (Knowles, Brackstone); the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. (Maxwell); Georgian College, Barrie, Ont. (Lumsden, Pearson, Pulhin); Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ont. (McLean, Hanrahan); and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. (Hanrahan)
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Sibulwa S, Chansa-Kabali T, Hapunda G. "Every part of me has changed"-shared lived experiences of adolescents living with cancer in Zambia. Health Psychol Open 2019; 6:2055102919833537. [PMID: 30915226 PMCID: PMC6429662 DOI: 10.1177/2055102919833537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This study explored experiences of adolescents living with cancer, focusing on physical and psychosocial problems. Semi-structured interviews were carried out on 18 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results showed that the adolescents faced a lot of physical, psychological, and social problems due to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care. In order to improve their well-being and quality of life, psychosocial interventions should be incorporated in biomedical interventions that adolescents with cancer receive. This study proposes cost-effective interventions that can be implemented in resource-restricted sub-Saharan countries like Zambia.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zambia, Zambia
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Mukherjee A, Mazumder K, Ghoshal S. Impact of Different Sociodemographic Factors on Mental Health Status of Female Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Recurrent Disease. Indian J Palliat Care 2018; 24:426-430. [PMID: 30410253 PMCID: PMC6199836 DOI: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_64_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Context: Deterioration in mental health and poor quality of life (QOL) among women suffering from breast and ovarian cancer is not a direct result of the illness but mediated by many other psychosocial variables. Aims: The study intended to examine if there was any effect of educational level, residential status, family type, duration of treatment, and income level of family on anxiety, depression, and QOL among the breast and ovarian cancer patients, undergoing second- or subsequent-line chemotherapy. Subjects and Methods: Forty married female cancer patients with breast and ovarian cancer, aging between 40 and 60 years, education level ranges from no formal education to postgraduate degree, income level ranges from Rs. 1000 per month to Rs. 20000 per month, and undergoing second- or subsequent-line chemotherapy for the past 1–10 years were studied. Levels of anxiety and depression were determined by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The QOL was measured by using WHO QOLBREF scale. Statistical Analysis Used: Mean and standard deviation and Levene's F values were calculated. If Levene's F value was significant, then Mann–Whitney U-test was done or else independent samples t-test was used. Results: Among all the variables, education, residential status, and income affect significantly on anxiety, depression, and QOL. Conclusions: Early detection of psychosocial variables is essential for better screening of the cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and therefore, further psychological intervention can be planned accordingly.
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- Anindita Mukherjee
- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Impact of marital coping on the relationship between body image and sexuality among breast cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2015; 23:2551-9. [PMID: 25617071 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2612-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aims of the study were (1) to understand the relationship between women's marital coping efforts and body image as well as sexual relationships and (2) to test a hypothesized model suggesting that marital coping efforts have a mediating effect on the relationship between body image and sexual relationships among breast cancer survivors. METHODS A total of 135 breast cancer survivors who had finished cancer treatment completed a self-reported questionnaire concerning body image, marital coping efforts, and sexual relationship. RESULTS Body image, marital coping, and sexual relationship were found to be significantly correlated with each other. The final path model showed that negative marital coping efforts, including avoidance and self-blame, significantly mediated the effect of women's body image on their sexual relationships. Although a positive approach did not correlate with body image, it did significantly correlate with women's sexual relationships. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that negative marital coping using self-blame and avoidance mediated the association between body image and sexual relationship. Future interventions to address the body image and sexual life of breast cancer survivors should be considered using positive approaches that prevent disengaged avoidance or self-blame coping efforts intended to deal with marital stress.
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Rogers SN, Hazeldine P, O'Brien K, Lowe D, Roe B. How often do head and neck cancer patients raise concerns related to intimacy and sexuality in routine follow-up clinics? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 272:207-17. [PMID: 24627075 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-014-2971-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Intimacy and sexuality problems are underreported in head and neck cancer patients. The aim of this study was to collate the various prompts available in a routine follow-up clinic through the use of an intimacy screening question and Patient's Concerns Inventory (PCI), and to identify how often these problems were raised by patients and what possible actions took place as a consequence. 177 patients completed the intimacy screening question, PCI and UW-QOLv.4 at follow-up clinics, from October 2008 to January 2011. Case note review identified if intimacy was mentioned in clinic letters and if referral for support was made. On the intimacy screening question, 15 % (26) reported problems of considerable/some concern (24) or selected intimacy/sexuality on the PCI (2). The PCI identified that 9 of the 24 reporting the worst problems wanted the topic discussed in clinic, and clinic letters suggested that 5 of these discussed the issue in clinic with 4 being referred on, 3 to a clinical psychologist and 1 to a clinical nurse specialist. Intimacy problems are underreported in clinic reviews. It is a difficult subject to discuss. It will remain a potential unmet need unless attempts are made to advance the opportunities for patient screening, information leaflets, staff training on how to talk about such sensitive issues and referral for counselling.
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- S N Rogers
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK,
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Rosenberg SM, Tamimi RM, Gelber S, Ruddy KJ, Kereakoglow S, Borges VF, Come SE, Schapira L, Winer EP, Partridge AH. Body image in recently diagnosed young women with early breast cancer. Psychooncology 2012; 22:1849-55. [PMID: 23132765 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Revised: 10/04/2012] [Accepted: 10/11/2012] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess body image concerns among young women following a breast cancer diagnosis. METHODS A total of 419 women with recently diagnosed stage 0-III breast cancer were surveyed following enrollment as part of a prospective cohort study of women age 40 or younger at diagnosis. Body image was assessed using three items from the psycho-social scale of the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System (CARES). CARES scores range from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicative of greater image concerns. Mean CARES scores were calculated and compared between treatment groups using t-tests and analysis of variance. Multiple linear regression models were fit to evaluate the relationship between physical and psychological factors and body image. RESULTS Mean time from diagnosis to completion of the baseline survey was 5.2 months. The mean CARES score for all women was 1.28. Mean CARES scores in the mastectomy-only group (1.87) and in the mastectomy with reconstruction group (1.52) were significantly higher (p < 0.0001) compared with the scores in the lumpectomy group (0.85), indicating that radical surgery was associated with more body image concerns. Radiation (p = 0.01), anxiety (p = 0.0001), depression (p < 0.0001), fatigue (p = 0.04), musculoskeletal pain symptoms (p < 0.0001), weight gain (p = 0.01), and weight loss (p = 0.02), in addition to surgery type (p < 0.0001), were all associated with more body image concerns in the multi-variable analysis. CONCLUSION This analysis highlights the impact of treatment, along with physical and psychological factors, on body image early in the survivorship period. Our findings provide targets for potential future intervention and may aid young women in the surgical decision-making process.
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Brown N, Scurr J. The need for a standardised anthropometric protocol for objective assessment of pre- and postoperative breast surgery. Gland Surg 2012; 1:142-5. [PMID: 25083437 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2227-684x.2012.10.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2012] [Accepted: 10/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Nicola Brown
- 1 School of Sport, Health & Applied Science, St Mary's University College, Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4SX, UK ; 2 Department of Sport & Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Cambridge Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 2ER, UK
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- 1 School of Sport, Health & Applied Science, St Mary's University College, Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4SX, UK ; 2 Department of Sport & Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Cambridge Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 2ER, UK
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Milbury K, Badr H. Sexual problems, communication patterns, and depressive symptoms in couples coping with metastatic breast cancer. Psychooncology 2012; 22:814-22. [PMID: 22565300 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2011] [Revised: 03/09/2012] [Accepted: 03/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of breast cancer tends to result in physical side effects (e.g., vaginal dryness, stomatitis, and atrophy) that can cause sexual problems. Although studies of early-stage breast cancer have demonstrated that sexual problems are associated with increased depressive symptoms for both patients and their partners, comparatively little is known about these associations in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and how patients and partners cope together with sexual problems. We examined the links between sexual problems, depressive symptoms, and two types of spousal communication patterns (mutual constructive and demand-withdraw) in 191 couples in which the patient was initiating treatment for MBC. METHODS Patients and partners separately completed paper-and-pencil surveys. RESULTS Multilevel models indicated that high levels of sexual problems were significantly associated with more depressive symptoms only for patients who reported low levels of mutual constructive communication (p < 0.01) and high levels of demand-withdraw communication (p < 0.0001). In contrast, for partners, greater sexual problems were associated with more depressive symptoms regardless of the communication pattern reported. These associations remained significant when we controlled for patients' reports of average pain and functional and physical well-being and couples' dyadic adjustment. CONCLUSIONS Sexual problems were associated with depressive symptoms for both MBC patients and their partners. The way in which patients and partners talk with one another about cancer-related problems seems to influence this association for patients. MBC patients may benefit from programs that teach couples how to minimize demand-withdraw communication and instead openly and constructively discuss sexual issues and concerns.
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- Kathrin Milbury
- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230-1439, USA.
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Salani R, Andersen BL. Gynecologic care for breast cancer survivors: assisting in the transition to wellness. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2012; 206:390-7. [PMID: 22177185 PMCID: PMC3752900 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2011] [Revised: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/18/2011] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Currently, there are >2 million survivors of breast cancer in the United States. Two years after cancer treatment, patients may transition to primary care providers and/or gynecologists. Many of these survivors may have difficulties with menopausal symptoms. If they do not know already, some of these women may want or need risk assessment for hereditary- or treatment-induced second cancers. At least 20% will also have significant psychologic, sexual, and/or relationship difficulties that require attention. All of the women will need assistance to learn and follow recommendations for surveillance, detecting recurrence, and promoting wellness. Thus, gynecologists play a critical role in helping these patients in their health care transitions. To assist the gynecologists, we have reviewed the evaluation and management of common sequelae of breast cancer diagnoses and treatments.
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- Ritu Salani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Parker PA. Breast reconstruction and psychosocial adjustment: what have we learned and where do we go from here? Semin Plast Surg 2011; 18:131-8. [PMID: 20574491 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-829047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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For women with breast cancer, there are many treatment options, with surgery often the primary treatment for early-stage disease. An increasing number of women are choosing to have reconstruction following their mastectomies. Both surgical and medical treatments for breast cancer are increasingly evaluated not only on the basis of their safety and medical outcomes but also their impact on women's psychosocial and quality of life (QOL). The objective of this article is to describe current knowledge regarding the psychosocial adjustment of women undergoing reconstruction, identify limitations in the existing literature, and offer suggestions for the direction of future work in this area. Though most studies have found comparable general QOL in women who have different surgical treatments for breast cancer, some research suggests that reconstruction may provide benefits in terms of body image and sexuality, especially compared with women who have mastectomies only. Most of the existing studies have failed to consider the potential importance of demographic- and treatment-related variables on women's psychosocial adjustment. As reconstruction procedures continue to be developed and refined, the impact of these procedures on women's short- and long-term psychosocial adjustment and QOL is needed.
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- Patricia A Parker
- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate whether age-matched women with and without early-stage breast cancer differentially experience sexual problems over time and whether changes in patients' problems differ by type of surgical procedure. METHODS We conducted four interviews (4-6 wk, 6 mo, and 1 and 2 y) after tumor resection (patients) or after a negative/benign screening mammogram (controls). Mixed-effects models with repeated ordinal measurements tested the effects of time and diagnostic group (stages 0, I, and IIA vs controls) and, for patients, the effects of time and type of surgical procedure (mastectomy vs lumpectomy) using a newly developed nine-item sexual-problem measure. Two-sided P values < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS Using data from 1,033 women (17.3% stage 0, 33.4% stage I/IIA, and 49.3% controls; mean age, 57.1 y; 23.1% nonwhite; 64.7% married), two factors measuring problems with sexual attractiveness and sexual interest/enjoyment emerged in exploratory factor analysis (alpha > or = 0.74 for each subscale and the nine-item measure). Patients and controls reported few sexual problems on average, but controls were more likely to report sexual problems on the nine-item measure over time and stage I patients were less likely to report problems with sexual attractiveness over time (each P < 0.05) compared with at baseline. Patients who underwent mastectomy (35.7%) were 2.7 times more likely to report sexual problems on the nine-item measure at 2-year follow-up compared with baseline (P = 0.0339). CONCLUSIONS Patients and controls experienced few sexual problems over time, and in fact, controls were more likely to report sexual problems at subsequent interviews, whereas patients were not.
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Mercadante S, Vitrano V, Catania V. Sexual issues in early and late stage cancer: a review. Support Care Cancer 2010; 18:659-65. [PMID: 20237806 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-010-0814-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2009] [Accepted: 01/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sexuality is an important aspect of life involving physical, psychological, interpersonal, and behavioral aspects. The aim of this review was to examine the literature regarding sexuality in advanced cancer patients, after taking into consideration the principal changes produced by the disease and its treatment. METHODS This review considered references through a search of PubMed by use of the search terms "advanced cancer," "palliative care," in combination with "sexuality" and/or "intimacy." RESULTS Surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, and drugs commonly given for the symptomatic treatment have relevant consequences on sexuality, also in the advanced stage of disease. Sexual dysfunction is a multifaceted issue and different causes may concomitantly have a role, including the psychological and clinical status. The existing clinical studies have shown important cultural barriers on sexuality. Sexuality is not considered a medical concern compared with the priority of treating cancer or symptoms. Although this issue is very private, unaddressed sexuality changes can be among the most negative influences on the social well being of a cancer patient. It is increasingly acknowledged that issues surrounding sexuality are an important factor in quality of life for patients with cancer and that sexuality is a legitimate area of concern in oncology and palliative care. Few studies have assessed sexuality in the advanced stage of disease. Nevertheless, advanced cancer patients are willing to talk about their sex lives and the impact of the disease on their sexual function. CONCLUSIONS To provide this component of care, professionals need to have good communication skills, an open and non-judgmental approach, and knowledge of the potential ramifications of disease and treatment of sexuality problems.
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- Sebastiano Mercadante
- Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, La Maddalena Cancer Center, Via San Lorenzo 312, 90146 Palermo, Italy.
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Shoma AM, Mohamed MH, Nouman N, Amin M, Ibrahim IM, Tobar SS, Gaffar HE, Aboelez WF, Ali SE, William SG. Body image disturbance and surgical decision making in egyptian post menopausal breast cancer patients. World J Surg Oncol 2009; 7:66. [PMID: 19678927 PMCID: PMC2739851 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-7-66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Accepted: 08/13/2009] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In most developing countries, as in Egypt; postmenopausal breast cancer cases are offered a radical form of surgery relying on their unawareness of the subsequent body image disturbance. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of breast cancer surgical choice; Breast Conservative Therapy (BCT) versus Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM); on body image perception among Egyptian postmenopausal cases. METHODS One hundred postmenopausal women with breast cancer were divided into 2 groups, one group underwent BCT and the other underwent MRM. Pre- and post-operative assessments of body image distress were done using four scales; Breast Impact of Treatment Scale (BITS), Impact of Event Scale (IES), Situational Discomfort Scale (SDS), and Body Satisfaction Scale (BSS). RESULTS Preoperative assessment showed no statistical significant difference regarding cognitive, affective, behavioral and evaluative components of body image between both studied groups. While in postoperative assessment, women in MRM group showed higher levels of body image distress among cognitive, affective and behavioral aspects. CONCLUSION Body image is an important factor for postmenopausal women with breast cancer in developing countries where that concept is widely ignored. We should not deprive those cases from their right of less mutilating option of treatment as BCT.
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- Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt
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- Psychiatric Department, Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt
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- Psychiatric Department, Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt
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- Medical Surgical Department, Alexandria Faculty of Nursing, Egypt
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- Medical Surgical Department, Alexandria Faculty of Nursing, Egypt
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Stavrou D, Weissman O, Polyniki A, Papageorgiou N, Haik J, Farber N, Winkler E. Quality of life after breast cancer surgery with or without reconstruction. EPLASTY 2009; 9:e18. [PMID: 19572009 PMCID: PMC2691644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In the modern era, where breast-conserving surgery is a viable alternative to mastectomy, breast cancer patients and their healthcare providers have to consider the issue of quality of life in regards to the type of surgery. The choice of surgical procedure should consider the perceptions of women diagnosed with breast cancer as well as their functional and emotional well-being. A more holistic approach to the patient should be implemented with proper psychological evaluation before and psychological support after the crisis.
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- Demetris Stavrou
- The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel,Correspondence:
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- The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Internal Medicine B, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Heppner PP, Armer JM, Mallinckrodt B. Problem-solving style and adaptation in breast cancer survivors: a prospective analysis. J Cancer Surviv 2009; 3:128-36. [PMID: 19396549 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-009-0085-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2008] [Accepted: 03/24/2009] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Emotional care of the breast cancer patient is not well understood; this lack of understanding results in both a high cost to the patient, as well as the health care system. This study examined the role of problem-solving style as a predictor of emotional distress, adjustment to breast cancer, and physical function immediately post-surgery and 12 months later. METHODS The sample consisted of 121 women diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing surgery as a primary treatment. The survivors completed a measure of problem-solving style and three outcome measures immediately post-surgery, as well as at 1 year later. There was a 95.6% retention rate at 1 year. RESULTS Multiple hierarchical regressions revealed, after controlling for patient demographics and stage of cancer, that problem-solving style (particularly personal control) was associated with emotional distress, adjustment to chronic illness, and physical function immediately following surgical intervention. In addition, a more positive problem-solving style was associated with less emotional distress, but not a better adaptation to a chronic illness or physical functioning 12 months later; the Personal Control again was the best single predictor of the emotional distress, adding 10% of the variance in predicting this outcome. CONCLUSIONS The utility of post-surgery assessment may help identify those in need for problem-solving training to improve these outcomes at 1 year. Future studies need to determine the impact of interventions tailored to levels of problem-solving styles in cancer survivors over time. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Understanding the role of problem solving style in breast cancer survivors deserves attention as it is associated with emotional distress immediately and one year after medical intervention. Problem-solving style should be evaluated early, and interventions established for those most at risk for emotional distress.
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- P Paul Heppner
- Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri, 16 Hill Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
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Sexual well-being after breast cancer recurrence has received little clinical attention. In discussing the sexual difficulties after recurrence we draw upon our longitudinal studies of newly diagnosed patients. It is noted that sexuality declines after a patient's initial diagnosis and treatment, with further decline after recurrence. However, data suggest that couples strive to maintain intimacy as the health of the patient falters, providing further evidence of the resilience of patients coping with a worsened prognosis.
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Andersen BL, Carpenter KM, Yang HC, Shapiro CL. Sexual well-being among partnered women with breast cancer recurrence. J Clin Oncol 2007; 25:3151-7. [PMID: 17634495 PMCID: PMC2150748 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.09.6958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A woman's risk for sexual disruption after breast cancer recurrence has received little clinical or research attention. PATIENTS AND METHODS Breast cancer patients recently diagnosed with recurrence (n = 60) were initially assessed at baseline and completed follow-ups at 4, 8, and 12 months. They were compared by age, stage, and duration and frequency of follow-up with matched patients who remained disease free (n = 120). Using linear mixed modeling, the groups were compared in their trajectories of change on measures of sexuality, relationship satisfaction, cancer-specific stress, and physical functioning. Recurrence subgroups, those with locoregional versus distant disease and those younger versus older than 52 years, were also compared. RESULTS At baseline, the recurrence group had significantly lower intercourse frequency and physical functioning compared with the disease-free group and these differences were maintained. There were no significant differences in the frequencies of kissing or sexual and relationship satisfactions. For the recurrence group patients, the heightened stress of the diagnostic/early recurrence treatment period declined to the lower disease-free levels by 12 months. This effect was largely due to improvement of the patients with distant disease. Finally, sexual changes were most notable for younger patients. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal, controlled study of sexuality-sexuality in the context of other quality of life domains-for women coping with recurrence. Despite disruption, patients maintained their sexual lives. Younger and distant recurrence patients, however, may have greatest risk of sexual disruption. The factors contributing to sexual disruption remain unknown, and studies investigating strategies to help patients maintain this aspect of quality of life are needed.
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- Barbara L Andersen
- Department of Psychology, Division of Hematology/Oncology, College of Medicine, and the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Frierson GM, Thiel DL, Andersen BL. Body change stress for women with breast cancer: the Breast-Impact of Treatment Scale. Ann Behav Med 2006; 32:77-81. [PMID: 16827632 PMCID: PMC2150736 DOI: 10.1207/s15324796abm3201_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Body change stress refers to subjective psychological stress that accompanies women's negative and distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors resultant from breast cancer and breast surgeries. Body change stress is manifest with traumatic stress-like symptoms. PURPOSE The development of the Breast-Impact of Treatment Scale (BITS) is described. The construct is assessed with 13 items that comprise a one-factor solution. METHODS AND RESULTS Tests of convergent validity demonstrate the relationship, but not overlap, of the BITS with measures of stress, emotional distress, and sexuality. The BITS distinguishes between women receiving segmental mastectomy (lumpectomy) versus mastectomy. Incremental validity is shown with comparison to ratings of body satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS An early psychometric foundation enables use of the BITS to assess a common and distressing quality of life outcome for women with breast cancer.
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- Georita M Frierson
- Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1222, USA
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Andersen BL. Biobehavioral outcomes following psychological interventions for cancer patients. J Consult Clin Psychol 2002. [PMID: 12090371 DOI: 10.1037//0022-006x.70.3.590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Psychological interventions for adult cancer patients have primarily focused on reducing stress and enhancing quality of life. However, there has been expanded focus on biobehavioral outcomes--health behaviors, compliance, biologic responses, and disease outcomes--consistent with the Biobehavioral Model of cancer stress and disease course. The author reviewed this expanded focus in quasiexperimental and experimental studies of psychological interventions, provided methodologic detail, summarized findings, and highlighted novel contributions. A final section discussed methodologic issues, research directions, and challenges for the coming decade.
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- Barbara L Andersen
- Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1222, USA.
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Cyranowski JM, Andersen BL. Evidence of Self-Schematic Cognitive Processing in Women with Differing Sexual Self-Views. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 2000; 19:519-543. [PMID: 21179383 DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2000.19.4.519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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