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Porserud A, Karlsson P, Nygren-Bonnier M, Aly M, Hagströmer M. The feasibility of an exercise intervention after robotic-assisted radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer, prior to the CanMoRe trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2024; 10:12. [PMID: 38254174 PMCID: PMC10802056 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-024-01443-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Complications after radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer are common. Physical activity after surgery is thought to reduce complications. However, patients with urinary bladder cancer have low levels of physical activity, and interventions supporting physical exercise are needed. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a physical exercise intervention in primary health care. One of the aims of the larger clinical trial will be to reduce complications. METHODS Patients with urinary bladder cancer and who were scheduled for a robotic-assisted radical cystectomy were recruited from Karolinska University Hospital, between February and May 2019. The patients had to be mobile, understand Swedish, and live in Stockholm. The exercise programme was conducted at one primary health care setting over 12 weeks. The exercise programme included supervised aerobic and strengthening exercises, which were performed twice a week, as well as daily walks. Feasibility was measured with process feasibility, including eligibility criteria, adherence, and acceptability, and scientific feasibility, including the ability of outcomes to indicate change, safety, and progression in the exercise programme. RESULTS Ten patients with a median age of 70 years (min 53-max 86) were included. Adherence to all parts of the intervention was not feasible because of patients' postoperative complications, resulting in dropouts. For the patients who took part in the exercise programme, adherence and acceptability for the exercise period were feasible, but the 6-min walk test was not feasible at discharge from the hospital. Physiotherapists in the primary health care setting perceived the process as feasible. Moreover, the ability of outcomes to indicate change and progression in the exercise programme was feasible, meanwhile no adverse events were registered. CONCLUSIONS The exercise intervention was feasible for the patients that took part in the exercise programme, with respect to safety and progression through the exercise programme. Furthermore, this study suggests that some improvements needed to be implemented in the process, prior to the upcoming randomised controlled trial.
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- Andrea Porserud
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 23100, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden.
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 23100, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 23100, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
- Patient Area Pelvic Cancer, Cancer Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 23100, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
- Academic Primary Health Care Centre, 113 65, Stockholm, Region Stockholm, Sweden
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Reimer N, Brodesser D, Ratiu D, Zubac D, Lehmann HC, Baumann FT. Initial observations on sexual dysfunction as a symptom of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. GERMAN MEDICAL SCIENCE : GMS E-JOURNAL 2023; 21:Doc08. [PMID: 37426888 PMCID: PMC10326524 DOI: 10.3205/000322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Introduction Peripheral neuropathy (PNP) in feet and/or hands and sexual dysfunction are common side effects of cancer therapies. In patients with other diseases, there is evidence of an association between peripheral nervous system disorders and sexual dysfunction due to the impact of impaired neuronal control on genital organ sensitivity. In cancer patient interviews, it has now been observed that PNP and sexual dysfunction may be related. The aim of the study was to investigate the potential association between PNP, sexual dysfunction, and physical activity behavior. Methods Ninety-three patients with PNP of the feet and/or hands were interviewed in August/September 2020 in a cross-sectional study regarding medical history, sexual dysfunction and functionality of the genital organs. Results Thirty-one persons who participated in the survey provided seventeen evaluable questionnaires (four men, thirteen women). Nine women (69%) and three men (75%) reported sensory disorders of the genital organs. Three men (75%) had erectile dysfunction. All men who had sensory symptoms of the genital organs received chemotherapy, and one man also received immunotherapy. Eight women were sexually active. Five (63%) of them reported genital organ symptoms and mainly lubrication disorders. Four (80%) of the five sexually inactive women reported genital organ symptoms. Eight of the nine women with sensory symptoms of the genital organs received chemotherapy, and one woman received immunotherapy. Discussion Our limited data suggest genital organ sensory symptoms in chemotherapy and immunotherapy patients. Genital organ symptoms do not appear to be directly related to sexual dysfunction, and the association between PNP and genital organ symptoms appears to be more pronounced in sexually inactive women. Chemotherapy could cause sensory symptoms of the genital organs and sexual dysfunction by damaging genital organ nerve fibers. Chemotherapy and anti-hormone therapy (AHT) could trigger a disturbance of the hormone balance, which in turn could be causative for sexual dysfunction. It remains open whether the cause of these disorders is the symptomatology of the genital organs or the altered hormone balance. The significance of the results is limited due to the small number of cases. To our knowledge, this study is the first of its kind in cancer patients and allows a better understanding of the association between PNP, sensory symptoms of the genital organs, and sexual dysfunction. Conclusion In order to be able to narrow down the cause of these initial observations in cancer patients more precisely, larger studies are needed that can relate the influence of cancer therapy-induced PNP, physical activity level and hormone balance to sensory symptoms of the genital organs and sexual dysfunction. The methodology of further studies should take into account the frequent problem of low response rates in surveys on sexuality.
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- Nadine Reimer
- University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Dusseldorf, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Dusseldorf, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Clinic and Polyclinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Dusseldorf, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Clinic and Polyclinic for Neurology, University Hospital Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Dusseldorf, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany
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Vidra N, Beeren I, van Zutphen M, Aben KK, Kampman E, Witjes JA, van der Heijden AG, Kiemeney LA, Vrieling A. Longitudinal associations of adherence to lifestyle recommendations and health-related quality of life in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Int J Cancer 2023; 152:2032-2042. [PMID: 36594579 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Although the role of lifestyle in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes has been increasingly recognized for various types of cancer, evidence in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is very limited. We aimed to evaluate the longitudinal association between adherence to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) lifestyle recommendations and HRQoL in patients with NMIBC. This study included 1029 patients with NMIBC recruited between May 2014 and April 2017 from the Dutch multi-centre prospective cohort study UroLife. Lifestyle and HRQoL data were collected at 6 weeks (baseline), 3 months and 15 months after diagnosis. Information on body mass index (BMI), physical activity, diet and alcohol was used to compute the standardized WCRF/AICR adherence score (0-7). HRQoL outcomes were evaluated by the EORTC QLQ-C30. Linear mixed models were used to assess longitudinal confounder-adjusted associations between the WCRF/AICR adherence score and HRQoL outcomes. Adherence to each additional WCRF/AICR recommendation was associated with better global quality of life, physical, role and social functioning, and less fatigue. We found stronger inter-individual than intra-individual associations, suggesting that associations were mainly driven by between-subject differences. Higher adherence to the BMI, physical activity and dietary recommendations was associated with better scores for most HRQoL outcomes, while adherence to the alcohol recommendation (ie, non-consumption) was associated with worse HRQoL. Following the WCRF/AICR lifestyle recommendations may improve HRQoL in patients with NMIBC. Intervention studies are needed to establish whether the association between lifestyle and HRQoL is causal.
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- Nikoletta Vidra
- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Philipps L, Porta N, James N, Huddart R, Hafeez S, Ballas L, Hall E. Differences in Quality of Life and Toxicity for Male and Female Patients following Chemo(radiotherapy) for Bladder Cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2023; 35:e336-e343. [PMID: 36906497 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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AIMS BC2001, a randomised trial of treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, demonstrated no difference in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) or late toxicity between patients receiving radical radiotherapy with and without chemotherapy. This secondary analysis explored sex-based differences in HRQoL and toxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Bladder (FACT-BL) HRQoL questionnaires at baseline, end of treatment, 6 months and annually until 5 years. Clinicians assessed toxicity with the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and Late Effects in Normal Tissues Subjective, Objective and Management (LENT/SOM) scoring systems at the same timepoints. The impact of sex on patient-reported HRQoL was evaluated using multivariate analyses of change in FACT-BL subscores from baseline to the timepoints of interest. For clinician-reported toxicity, differences were compared by calculating the proportion of patients with grade 3-4 toxicities occurring over the follow-up period. RESULTS For both males and females, all FACT-BL subscores had a reduction in HRQoL at the end of treatment. For males, the mean bladder cancer subscale (BLCS) score remained stable through to year 5. For females, there was a decline in BLCS from baseline at years 2 and 3 with a return to baseline at year 5. At year 3, females had a statistically significant and clinically meaningful worsening of mean BLCS score (-5.18; 95% confidence interval -8.37 to -1.99), which was not seen in males (0.24; -0.76 to 1.23). RTOG toxicity was more frequent in females than males (27% versus 16%, P = 0.027). CONCLUSION Results suggest that female patients treated with radiotherapy ± chemotherapy for localised bladder cancer report worse treatment-related toxicity in post-treatment years 2 and 3 than males.
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- L Philipps
- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton, UK
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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Leach MJ, Barber G, Monacella S, Jamieson P, Trinh T, Vo N, Schmidt U, Byrne A, Ristevski E. Physical activity, obesity, and quality of life among rural Australian cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:222. [PMID: 36939924 PMCID: PMC10027785 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07691-w] [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: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to describe physical activity (PA), obesity, and quality of life (QoL) among rural Australian cancer survivors, assess whether total and item-specific QoL are associated with sufficient PA and obesity, and assess whether PA and obesity interact with respect to QoL. METHODS In a cross-sectional study, convenience sampling was used to recruit adult cancer survivors via a chemotherapy day unit and allied health professionals at a rural hospital in Baw Baw Shire, Australia. Exclusion criteria were acute malnutrition and end-of-life care. PA and QoL were measured using Godin-Shephard and 7-item Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT-G7) questionnaires, respectively. Factors associated with total and item-specific QoL were assessed via linear and logistic regression, respectively. RESULTS Among 103 rural cancer survivors, the median age was 66 years, 35% were sufficiently physically active, and 41% presented with obesity. Mean/median total QoL scores were 17 on the FACT-G7 scale (0-28; higher scores indicate better QoL). Sufficient PA was associated with better QoL ([Formula: see text]=2.29; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.26, 4.33) and more energy (odds ratio [OR] = 4.00, 95% CI = 1.48, 10.78) while obesity was associated with worse QoL ([Formula: see text]=-2.09; 95% CI = -4.17, -0.01) and more pain (OR = 3.88, 95% CI = 1.29, 11.68). The PA-obesity interaction was non-significant (p-value = 0.83). CONCLUSIONS This is the first known study conducted among rural survivors of any cancer to find sufficient PA and obesity are associated with better and worse QoL, respectively. PA, weight management, and QoL-including energy and pain-should be considered when targeting and tailoring supportive care interventions for rural cancer survivors.
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- Michael J Leach
- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, Bendigo, VIC, Australia.
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- West Gippsland Healthcare Group, Warragul, VIC, Australia
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- West Gippsland Healthcare Group, Warragul, VIC, Australia
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- West Gippsland Healthcare Group, Warragul, VIC, Australia
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- West Gippsland Healthcare Group, Warragul, VIC, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Warragul, VIC, Australia
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Böwe R, Beuth J. Einfluss von Bewegungstherapie auf sexuelle Dysfunktionen bei Patienten mit Prostatakarzinom als Begleitung (oder nach) medizinischer Tumorbehandlung – Ein systematisches Review. PHYSIOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1546-2601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund Sexuelle Dysfunktionen sind Lebensqualität mindernde Nebenwirkungen von Standardtherapien bei Prostatakarzinom.
Ziel Diese Untersuchung erfasst den aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Kenntnisstand bezüglich Effektivität von Bewegungstherapie zur Kompensation sexueller Dysfunktionen in Folge von Standardtherapien bei Prostatakarzinom.
Methode Systematisches Review in Anlehnung an „Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses“ (PRISMA). Die Literaturrecherche wurde von 2 unabhängigen Gutachter*innen in den Datenbanken Pubmed und PEDro durchgeführt. Eingeschlossen wurden Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) mit dem American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Evidenzlevel I, die sexuelle Funktionen von Patienten mit standardtherapierten Prostatakarzinom unter Bewegungstherapie evaluieren.
Ergebnisse 17 Publikationen mit 1175 Patienten mit Prostatakarzinom erfüllten die Einschlusskriterien. 11 Studien berichten signifikante Verbesserungen der sexuellen Funktionen durch Bewegungstherapie.
Schlussfolgerung Da die Mehrzahl der Studien nicht vergleichbar war, ist keine generalisierte Aussage bezüglich der Wirksamkeit von Bewegungstherapie möglich. Weitere kontrollierte Studien sind unabdingbar, um den Einfluss von Bewegungstherapie auf sexuelle Dysfunktion bei Patienten mit Prostatakarzinom unter Standardtherapien aufzuzeigen.
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- Rebecca Böwe
- Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Sciences, Fachbereich Gesundheit & Soziales, Köln, Deutschland
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- Institut zur wissenschaftlichen Evaluation naturheilkundlicher Verfahren an der Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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Hara T, Kogure E, Iijima S, Fukawa Y, Kubo A, Kakuda W. Minimal clinically important difference in postoperative recovery among patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:2197-2205. [PMID: 34698924 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06632-9] [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: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) based on patient-reported outcomes is the smallest outcome change sufficiently significant to influence management and is crucial to the design and interpretation of comparative effectiveness trials. The purpose of this study was to estimate the MCID for postoperative recovery metrics in gastrointestinal cancer patients. METHODS This was a three-institutional cohort study. Participants were 219 patients scheduled for gastrointestinal cancer elective surgery. Body mass index (BMI), isometric knee extension torque (IKET), 6-min walk test (6 MWT), and Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36) version 2 were evaluated 1-2 days prior to surgery (baseline) and 4 weeks after surgery. Patients received postoperative rehabilitative care from a physical therapist during hospitalization. The MCID used anchor-based methods. The anchor was a score on the SF-36 physical functioning subscale greater or lower than the average score of the general Japanese population. RESULTS The receiver operating curve indicated a cutoff value on the 6 MWT of -7.8 m for clinically relevant decline (area under curve [AUC] = 0.67, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.599-0.741) or a 1.5% change. The cutoff value on the SF-36 role-physical subscale was -34.4 for clinically relevant decline (AUC = 0.691, 95% CI = 0.621-0.761) or a 36.6% decrease. No significant correlation was found between changes in BMI, IKET, and anchor. CONCLUSION Plausible MCIDs are present in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. These values can assist the interpretation of clinical trials and observation of the postoperative clinical course of gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
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- Tsuyoshi Hara
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, International University of Health and Welfare, Tochigi, Japan.
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- Rehabilitation Progress Center Incorporated, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, International University of Health and Welfare, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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Reimer N, Zopf EM, Böwe R, Baumann FT. Effects of Exercise on Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Prostate Cancer - A Systematic Review. J Sex Med 2021; 18:1899-1914. [PMID: 37057481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.09.001] [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: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emerging evidence suggests that exercise interventions may improve sexual dysfunction, one of the most common and distressing long-term adverse effects of cancer treatment. AIM The aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of the effects of exercise on sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients. METHODS A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses statement. The systematic literature search was performed on 13th July 2021 using CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, Medline and Web of Science. Studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing sexual function in prostate cancer patients conducting an exercise intervention alone or in combination with other supportive interventions. The methodological quality was assessed using the Physiotherapy Education Database Score and Jadad scale. Outcomes were reported as between-group differences. Intragroup differences were also reported if significant. OUTCOMES Positive intervention effects on sexual function were primarily observed in patients following prostatectomy and undergoing anti-hormone treatment and for pelvic floor muscle exercises as well as aerobic and resistance exercise. RESULTS 22 RCTs (n = 1.752 patients) met the eligibility criteria, conducting either an exercise-only intervention (n = 10), a multimodal (exercise plus other supportive therapy) intervention (n = 4), or pelvic floor muscle exercises (n = 8). 6 RCTs assessed sexual dysfunction as a primary endpoint and 8 RCTs used dedicated assessment methods. 9 of the 22 RCTs found significant between-group differences in favor of the intervention group. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The multifaceted etiology of sexual dysfunction provides a strong rationale to further investigate the effects of exercise on sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients and also to consider a multidisciplinary approach. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS A strength is the comprehensive literature search to identify RCTs involving different exercise interventions and a wide range of sexual function assessments. Further, this is the first systematic review on this topic. The main limitations include the difficulty to compare studies due to the heterogeneity of exercise interventions and low questionnaire completion rates in some studies. CONCLUSION Preliminary data from a small number of studies suggest that certain exercise interventions may improve sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients, however further trials involving sexual dyfunction as a primary outcome and more comprehensive assessment tools are needed to confirm the rehabilitative and preventive effects of exercise on sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients. Nadine Reimer, Eva Maria Zopf, Rebecca Böwe, et al. Effects of Exercise on Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Prostate Cancer - A Systematic Review. J Sex Med 2021;18:1899-1914.
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- Nadine Reimer
- University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Australian Catholic University, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Melbourne, Australia
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- Hochschule Fresenius, University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health & Social Work, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Factors influencing early postoperative health-related quality of life in patients with alimentary system cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:6145-6154. [PMID: 33822241 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06187-9] [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: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in early postoperative health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with gastrointestinal cancer and to examine the factors influencing such changes. METHODS Participants were 106 patients scheduled for elective surgery for gastrointestinal cancer (61 male and 45 females; aged 62.6 ± 12.0 years). HRQOL was evaluated using the Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey version 2 (SF-36) at two time points: 1-2 days prior to surgery (baseline) and 4 weeks after surgery. Clinical and social characteristics based on previous studies were investigated as potential factors influencing changes in early postoperative HRQOL. RESULTS Physical functioning, physical role functioning, bodily pain, vitality, social role functioning, and emotional role functioning significantly decreased at 4 weeks after surgery compared with baseline. Mental health at 4 weeks after surgery significantly improved compared with baseline. The scores on each SF-36 subscale at 4 weeks after surgery were significantly associated with gender, clinical stage of cancer, neoadjuvant therapy, surgical site, postoperative complications, HRQOL at baseline, and 6-min walk test at 4 weeks after surgery. CONCLUSION To increase early postoperative HRQOL in surgical patients with gastrointestinal cancer, it may be necessary to not only improve postoperative management but also increase exercise capacity after surgery and HRQOL before surgery.
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Parker NH, Basen-Engquist K, Rubin ML, Li Y, Prakash L, Ngo-Huang A, Gorzelitz J, Ikoma N, Lee JE, Katz MHG. Factors Influencing Exercise Following Pancreatic Tumor Resection. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:2299-2309. [PMID: 32886288 PMCID: PMC11112718 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09062-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated associations between exercise during pancreatic cancer treatment and quality of life and physical fitness prior to pancreatectomy. In this study, we quantified exercise among survivors following pancreatic tumor resection and characterized concordance with established guidelines. METHODS We quantified exercise frequency, duration, and intensity among survivors who underwent pancreatectomy for adenocarcinoma or a neuroendocrine tumor at our center from 2000 to 2017 and compared them with American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Cancer Survivors. Additional surveys measured motivation to exercise, barrier self-efficacy, quality of life, and fatigue. Multivariable models were constructed to evaluate associations between clinicodemographic and psychosocial variables and guideline concordance, and between guideline concordance and quality of life and fatigue. RESULTS Of 504 eligible survivors, 262 (52%) returned surveys. Only 62 participants (24%) reported meeting both aerobic and strengthening guidelines; 103 (39%) reported meeting neither. Adjusted analyses demonstrated that higher autonomous motivation was associated with higher aerobic and strengthening guideline concordance (both p < 0.01). Higher barrier self-efficacy and older age were associated with higher aerobic guideline concordance (p < 0.01). We identified no significant associations between guideline concordance and tumor type, time since surgery, or recent cancer therapy (all p > 0.05). We found favorable associations between aerobic guideline concordance and both quality of life and fatigue (both p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Less than one-quarter of participants exercised sufficiently to meet national exercise guidelines following pancreatectomy. To maximize exercise and related benefits, interventions should help survivors increase intrinsic motivation and overcome barriers to exercise.
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- Nathan H Parker
- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Bessa A, Bosco C, Mehrotra S, Rowland M, Zhang H, Russell B, Fox L, Beyer K, Rammant E, Amery S, Chatterton K, Peat N, Haggstrom C, Van Hemelrijck M. Is there a role for physical activity interventions in the treatment pathway of bladder cancer? A scoping review of the literature. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2021; 7:e000951. [PMID: 33782639 PMCID: PMC7949423 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Introduction Physical activity (PA) interventions have been introduced in patients with cancer as they may contribute to better treatment outcomes and quality of life (QoL). However, little is known about the impact of PA on patients with bladder cancer (BC). This scoping review aimed to explore efficacy and feasibility of existing PA interventions in the BC care pathway. Methods and analysis Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Scoping Review guidelines and the Levac methodology framework were used; electronic databases were searched. Two independent reviewers screened all titles, abstracts and full-text publications for inclusion. The feasibility of integrating a PA intervention in the BC treatment pathway was discussed in a consultation phase with healthcare professionals and patient and public representatives. Results A total of 675 records were identified through database searching of which 14 studies were included in our scoping review. An additional 17 clinical trials were identified of which 12 were included for which no results have been published yet. The included studies looked at the feasibility of a PA intervention programme, the associations between PA, obesity and BC, but also the determinants of PA engagement for BC patients and the assessment of QoL. Conclusion This scoping review highlights that despite the general recognition on the role of PA in the BC treatment pathway, there is a gap regarding the understanding of the impact of PA interventions in BC care pathways as well as the limited understanding of factors underlying possible benefits of PA. No clear conclusions could be made regarding structure and processes of PA interventions that may lead to better outcomes. Further PA studies for patients with BC are needed to understand how to incorporate exercise guidelines recommendations.
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- Agustina Bessa
- Translational Oncology Urology Research, King's College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Translational Oncology Urology Research, King's College London, London, UK
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- King's College London - Strand Campus, London, London, UK
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- King's College London - Strand Campus, London, London, UK
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- King's College London - Strand Campus, London, London, UK
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- Translational Oncology Urology Research, King's College London, London, UK
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Rammant E, Bultijnck R, Caperchione CM, Trinh L. The Use of Theory to Develop Physical Activity Interventions in Urological Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review. Semin Oncol Nurs 2021; 37:151109. [PMID: 33516584 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2020.151109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To summarize the current available evidence on the use of behavior change theories to explain and change physical activity behavior in urological cancer survivors. DATA SOURCES Five electronic databases including Medline, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, and Psych INFO and reference lists of key studies were searched between database inception and November 2020. Peer-reviewed articles on the use of behavior change theories to understand or change physical activity in urological cancer survivors were included. CONCLUSION The theory of planned behavior and the social cognitive theory were the most used theories to explain and change physical activity behavior in urological cancers, respectively. However, the use of behavior change theories in physical activity interventions for urological cancers is still low across all urological tumor groups. Planning frameworks such as the intervention mapping approach should be used to enhance the systematic use of behavior change theories during every phase of intervention development. In addition, more research is needed to identity which behavior change techniques are most effective to change physical activity behavior in urological cancer survivors. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurses play a key role in the urological cancer patients' clinical pathway and should be able to motivate patients to engage in sufficient physical activity levels. Therefore, it is important that nurses understand the underlying reasons why patients (do not) engage in physical activity and which behavior change techniques are most effective in changing a patients' behavior.
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- Elke Rammant
- Ghent University, Human Structure and Repair, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Ghent University, Human Structure and Repair, Ghent, Belgium; Research Foundation, Flanders (FWO), Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Health, Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Choi H, Park JY, Bae JH, Tae BS. Health-related quality of life after radical cystectomy. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:2997-3006. [PMID: 33457272 PMCID: PMC7807323 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2020.02.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Herein, we review the assessment of quality-of-life (QoL) in radical cystectomy (RC) patients, summarize the result of studies for different surgical approaches, and provide an overview of patient management, as well as other considerations. In this review article, we reviewed the QoL research and research tools for patients undergoing RC, including urinary diversion methods, gender differences, and surgical methods (open surgery vs. robotic surgery). This narrative review focused primarily on articles indexed in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. We did not used formal search strategy and meta-analysis was not performed.
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- Hoon Choi
- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Medical Center, Korea University School of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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Mo J, Thomson CA, Sun V, Wendel CS, Hornbrook MC, Weinstein RS, Ercolano E, Grant M, Cidav Z, McCorkle RC, Krouse RS. Healthy behaviors are associated with positive outcomes for cancer survivors with ostomies: a cross-sectional study. J Cancer Surviv 2020; 15:461-469. [PMID: 32940890 PMCID: PMC7965775 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00940-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors (CS) with ostomies may face challenges in sustaining physical activity (PA) levels and maintaining healthy diets. This analysis describes lifestyle behaviors and their relationships with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in CS with ostomies. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, secondary analysis of a multisite randomized self-management education trial for CS with ostomies. The baseline self-reported measures were queried on aerobic PA and diet using the City of Hope Quality of Life Ostomy measure, and the Self-Efficacy to Perform Self-Management Behaviors questionnaire (SE). PA was compared against the American Cancer Society PA guidelines for CS. Relationships between PA and HRQOL were evaluated using multiple linear regression, stratified by BMI. RESULTS Among 200 responders, fewer than 20% met or exceeded the PA guideline for cancer survivors; overall, confidence in the ability to perform gentle or aerobic PA was moderate (6/10 on the SE). Overall HRQOL (p = 0.038), psychological well-being (p = 0.017), and physical strength (p = 0.025) were associated with increased PA. Almost half (48.7%) of CS reported a special diet. CS with urostomies were less likely to report diet adjustments after their ostomy surgeries (OR: 0.16, 95% CI [0.08-0.38]) than CS with fecal ostomies. CONCLUSIONS Better HRQOL is associated with PA guideline achievement among CS with ostomies. Additionally, diet adjustments were reported more frequently in CS with fecal ostomies. Our findings bear clinical relevance for designing ostomy self-management and lifestyle recommendations for CS with ostomies. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS The evaluation of lifestyle behaviors may be an especially important focus for CS with ostomies.
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- Julia Mo
- Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St., 4 Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Division of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR, USA
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- Division of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Center for Mental Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St., 4 Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Porserud A, Karlsson P, Rydwik E, Aly M, Henningsohn L, Nygren-Bonnier M, Hagströmer M. The CanMoRe trial - evaluating the effects of an exercise intervention after robotic-assisted radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer: the study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:805. [PMID: 32842975 PMCID: PMC7448437 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-07140-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background Patients who have undergone radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer are not sufficiently physically active and therefore may suffer complications leading to readmissions. A physical rehabilitation programme early postoperatively might prevent or at least alleviate these potential complications and improve physical function. The main aim of the CanMoRe trial is to evaluate the impact of a standardised and individually adapted exercise intervention in primary health care to improve physical function (primary outcome) and habitual physical activity, health-related quality of life, fatigue, psychological wellbeing and readmissions due to complications in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer. Methods In total, 120 patients will be included and assigned to either intervention or control arm of the study. All patients will receive preoperative information on the importance of early mobilisation and during the hospital stay they will follow a standard protocol for enhanced mobilisation. The intervention group will be given a referral to a physiotherapist in primary health care close to their home. Within the third week after discharge, the intervention group will begin 12 weeks of biweekly exercise. The exercise programme includes aerobic and strengthening exercises. The control group will receive oral and written information about a home-based exercise programme. Physical function will serve as the primary outcome and will be measured using the Six-minute walk test. Secondary outcomes are gait speed, handgrip strength, leg strength, habitual physical activity, health-related quality of life, fatigue, psychological wellbeing and readmissions due to complications. The measurements will be conducted at discharge (i.e. baseline), post-intervention and 1 year after surgery. To evaluate the effects of the intervention mixed or linear regression models according to the intention to treat procedure will be used. Discussion This proposed randomised controlled trial has the potential to provide new knowledge within rehabilitation after radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer. The programme should be easy to apply to other patient groups undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer and has the potential to change the health care chain for these patients. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov. Clinical trial registration number NCT03998579. First posted June 26, 2019.
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- Andrea Porserud
- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Allied Health Professionals Function, Medical unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Allied Health Professionals Function, Medical unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Allied Health Professionals Function, Medical unit Ageing, Health and Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Patient Area Pelvic Cancer, Prostate Cancer Patient Flow, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, CLINTEC, Division of Urology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Allied Health Professionals Function, Medical unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Allied Health Professionals Function, Medical unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Region Stockholm, Academic Primary Health Care Centre, Stockholm, Sweden
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Huddart RA, Hall E, Lewis R, Porta N, Crundwell M, Jenkins PJ, Rawlings C, Tremlett J, Campani L, Hendron C, Hussain SA, James ND. Patient-reported Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients Treated for Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer with Radiotherapy ± Chemotherapy in the BC2001 Phase III Randomised Controlled Trial. Eur Urol 2020; 77:260-268. [PMID: 31843338 PMCID: PMC6983941 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2019.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND BC2001, the largest randomised trial of bladder-sparing treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, demonstrated improvement of local control and bladder cancer-specific survival from the addition of concomitant 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin C to radiotherapy. OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of treatment on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of BC2001 participants. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS 458 UK patients with T2-T4a N0 M0 transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. INTERVENTION Patients were randomised to the chemotherapy comparison (radiotherapy, 178, or chemoradiotherapy, 182); and/or to the radiotherapy comparison (standard, 108, or reduced high-dose volume radiotherapy, 111). OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Patients completed Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bladder (FACT-BL) questionnaires at baseline, end of treatment (EoT), and 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months after radiotherapy. The primary endpoint was change from baseline in the bladder cancer subscale (BLCS) at 12 months. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Data were available for 331 (92%) and 204 (93%) participants at baseline and for 192 (54%) and 114 (52%) at 12 months for the chemotherapy and radiotherapy comparisons, respectively. HRQoL declined at EoT (BLCS -5.06 [99% confidence interval: -6.12 to -4.00, p< 0.001]; overall FACT-B TOTAL score -8.22 [-10.76 to -5.68, p< 0.01]), recovering to baseline at 6 months and remaining similar to baseline subsequently. There was no significant difference between randomised groups at any time point. CONCLUSIONS Immediately following (chemo)radiotherapy, a significant proportion of patients report declines in HRQoL, which improve to baseline after 6 months. Two-thirds of patients report stable or improved HRQoL on long-term follow-up. There is no evidence of impairment in HRQoL resulting from the addition of chemotherapy. PATIENT SUMMARY Quality of life of bladder cancer patients treated with radiotherapy±chemotherapy deteriorates during treatment, but improves to at least pretreatment levels within 6 months. Addition of chemotherapy to radiotherapy does not affect patient-reported quality of life.
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- Robert A Huddart
- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK; Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Gloucestershire Oncology Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, UK
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- Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Academic unit of Oncology, Department of Oncology and Metabolism, Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Chung J, Kulkarni GS, Bender J, Breau RH, Guttman D, Maganti M, Matthew A, Morash R, Papadakos J, Jones JM. Modifiable lifestyle behaviours impact the health-related quality of life of bladder cancer survivors. BJU Int 2020; 125:836-842. [PMID: 31977152 PMCID: PMC7496791 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objective To examine health behaviours in bladder cancer survivors including physical activity (PA), body mass index, diet quality, smoking and alcohol consumption, and to explore their relationship with health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). Subjects/Patients and Methods Cross‐sectional questionnaire packages were distributed to bladder cancer survivors (muscle‐invasive bladder cancer [MIBC] and non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer [NMIBC]) aged >18 years, and proficient in English. Lifestyle behaviours were measured using established measures/questions, and reported using descriptive statistics. HRQoL was assessed using the validated Bladder Utility Symptom Scale, and its association with lifestyle behaviours was evaluated using analysis of covariance (ancova) and multivariate regression analyses. Results A total of 586 participants completed the questionnaire (52% response rate). The mean (SD) age was 67.3 (10.2) years, and 68% were male. PA guidelines were met by 20% (n = 117) and 22.7% (n = 133) met dietary guidelines. In all, 60.9% (n = 357) were overweight/obese, and the vast majority met alcohol recommendations (n = 521, 92.5%) and were current non‐smokers (n = 535, 91.0%). Health behaviours did not differ between MIBC and NMIBC, and cancer treatment stages. Sufficient PA, healthy diet, and non‐smoking were significantly associated with HRQoL, and the number of health behaviours participants engaged in was positively associated with HRQoL (P < 0.001). Conclusion Bladder cancer survivors are not meeting guidelines for important lifestyle behaviours that may improve their overall HRQoL. Future research should investigate the impact of behavioural and educational interventions for health behaviours on HRQoL in this population.
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- Jiil Chung
- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Departments of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Wellness Beyond Cancer Program, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Oncology Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Kenzik KM, Demark-Wahnefried W, Ganz PA, Colditz G, Rock CL, Rogers LQ. Changes in Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Predict Changes in Vitality During a Weight Loss Trial in Breast Cancer Survivors. Ann Behav Med 2019; 52:999-1009. [PMID: 29617707 PMCID: PMC7189976 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kay004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Breast cancer survivors rank fatigue (e.g., decreased vitality) as their number one concern affecting quality of life. Excess adiposity is associated with decreased vitality in breast cancer survivors, yet weight loss intervention trials report inconsistent effects on this parameter. Methods This is a secondary analysis of the Exercise and Nutrition to Enhance Recovery and Good Health for You trial, in which 692 overweight or obese breast cancer survivors ≤5 years from diagnosis, initiated weight loss interventions, and completed assessments semi-annually for 2 years. Assessments included the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and the SF-36 MOS vitality subscale as an inverse measure of fatigue. Multilevel structural equation models estimated the direct effects of physical activity on vitality and indirect effects through body mass index (BMI) changes. Results Within-person findings show that at assessments with greater physical activity, BMI was significantly lower (B = -0.07, p < 0.001) and vitality was higher (B = 0.22, p < 0.001). However, there was no direct relationship between lower BMI and higher vitality (B = -0.11, p = 0.262) after controlling for the relationship of physical activity with BMI and physical activity with vitality. The between-person indirect effect of physical activity change through BMI change to vitality was significant (B = 0.03, p < 0.001). Participants whose physical activity was above the mean (B = 0.37, p < 0.001) and whose BMI was below the mean (B = -1.05, p < 0.001) were more likely to report greater vitality. Conclusion Improvements in vitality are primarily associated with increases in physical activity rather than BMI changes in this trial. Vitality was lower among survivors with higher BMI, although within-individual changes in BMI had no effect on vitality. Physical activity and weight loss share mechanistic links to vitality with physical activity potentially increasing (e.g., in an additive or synergistic manner) the effect of BMI reduction on vitality.
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- Kelly M Kenzik
- Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, South Birmingham, AL, USA
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Kelly Kenzik
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Departments of Health Care Organization and Policy and Medicine, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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An KY, Morielli AR, Kang DW, Friedenreich CM, McKenzie DC, Gelmon K, Mackey JR, Reid RD, Courneya KS. Effects of exercise dose and type during breast cancer chemotherapy on longer-term patient-reported outcomes and health-related fitness: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Cancer 2019; 146:150-160. [PMID: 31173341 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise (CARE) Trial compared different types and doses of exercise performed during breast cancer chemotherapy. Here, we report the longer-term follow-up of patient-reported outcomes, health-related fitness and exercise behavior at 6, 12 and 24 months postintervention. A multicenter trial in Canada randomized 301 breast cancer patients initiating chemotherapy to thrice weekly, supervised exercise consisting of a standard dose of 25-30 min of aerobic exercise (STAN; n = 96), a higher dose of 50-60 min of aerobic exercise (HIGH; n = 101) or a combined dose of 50-60 min of aerobic and resistance exercise (COMB; n = 104) performed for the duration of chemotherapy (median of 17 weeks). Primary outcomes were patient-reported outcomes including quality of life, cancer-related symptoms and psychosocial outcomes. Secondary outcomes were objective health-related fitness (assessed at 12 months only) and self-reported exercise behavior. A total of 269 (89.4%) participants completed patient-reported outcomes at all three follow-up time points and 263 (87.4%) completed the health-related fitness assessment at 12-month follow-up. COMB was significantly superior to (i) STAN for sleep quality at 6-month follow-up (p = 0.027); (ii) HIGH for upper body muscular endurance at 12-month follow-up (p = 0.020); and (iii) HIGH for meeting the resistance exercise guideline at 6-month follow-up (p = 0.006). Moreover, self-reported meeting of the combined exercise guideline during follow-up was significantly associated with better patient-reported outcomes and health-related fitness. Performing combined exercise during and after breast cancer chemotherapy may result in better longer-term patient-reported outcomes and health-related fitness compared to performing aerobic exercise alone.
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- Ki-Yong An
- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Education, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Gopalakrishna A, Chang A, Longo TA, Fantony JJ, Harrison MR, Wischmeyer PE, Inman BA. Dietary patterns and health-related quality of life in bladder cancer survivors. Urol Oncol 2018; 36:469.e21-469.e29. [PMID: 30126776 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE A nutritious diet has been associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a variety of cancer survivors. However, little is known about dietary habits and its association with HRQOL in bladder cancer survivors. The objective of this cross-sectional study is to describe dietary intake patterns and its relationship to HRQOL in a large cohort of bladder cancer survivors. METHODS Bladder cancer survivors within our institutional database were mailed surveys to assess dietary intake patterns utilizing the Diet History Questionnaire II and assessing HRQOL utilizing the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bladder Cancer. Diet quality was assessed via Healthy Eating Index 2010 scores based on subjects' Diet History Questionnaire II results. Univariate and multivariate analyses of HRQOL based on diet quality were used to evaluate whether diet quality was associated with HRQOL. RESULTS Four hundred and fifty-nine patients (48%) returned questionnaires. Mean age was 74 years, 81% were male and 28% underwent radical cystectomy. Diet quality and quantity in our cohort was similar to the general older U.S. population and did not differ significantly between those managed conservatively or long-term following cystectomy. Our cohort had low intake of whole grains and fat-soluble vitamins, particularly vitamin D. Diet quality was significantly associated with HRQOL in the univariate analysis but lost statistical significance in our multivariate analysis. Elixhauser Comorbidity Index was significantly associated with HRQOL in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates a similar diet quality of bladder cancer survivors to the older general U.S. population that, on average, "needs improvement." Dietary intake is particularly lacking in whole grain and vitamin D intake. Future studies are warranted to determine the impact on long-term outcome, but bladder cancer survivors should be counseled on the importance and benefits of adherence to dietary guidelines, including its potential contribution toward better HRQOL.
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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Trinh L, Strom DA, Wong JN, Courneya KS. Modality-specific exercise guidelines and quality of life in kidney cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study. Psychooncology 2018; 27:2419-2426. [PMID: 30048023 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Few exercise oncology trials have compared aerobic with strength exercise or compared combined exercise (ie, aerobic and strength training) with aerobic only or strength only. It is unknown what single or combined exercise modality is optimal for quality of life (QoL) in cancer survivors. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of meeting the combined and independent aerobic and strength exercise guidelines in kidney cancer survivors (KCS) and determine any associations with QoL. METHODS One thousand nine hundred eighty-five KCS were identified through a provincial registry in Canada and mailed a survey including exercise and QoL scales. RESULTS Completed surveys were received from 703 KCS. Only 10.1% of KCS reported meeting the combined exercise guidelines. Analyses of covariance indicated that, for most QoL outcomes (eg, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue), meeting the combined exercise guideline was superior to meeting either single modality guideline that, in turn, were superior to meeting neither guideline. For the primary outcome of the Trial Outcome Index-Fatigue, meeting the combined exercise guideline was superior to meeting (a) neither guideline (P < 0.001), (b) the strength-only guideline (P = 0.021), and (c) the aerobic-only guideline (P = 0.051). In turn, the aerobic and strength exercise only guidelines were superior to meeting neither guideline (P < 0.001 for aerobic; P = 0.045 for strength) but were not different from each other (P = 0.50). CONCLUSIONS Meeting the combined exercise guideline has favorable associations with QoL in KCS, however, very few KCS are meeting the combined guideline.
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- Linda Trinh
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Approximately 1 in 5 new cases of clinically localized bladder cancer is muscle invasive and requires the patient to choose from 1 of 2 prevailing options for treatment: radical cystectomy or radiation to the bladder. However, these treatments are associated with detrimental effects on patient well-being and quality of life, particularly with respect to functional independence, urinary and sexual function, social and emotional health, body image, and psychosocial stress. Compared with the literature on other malignancies like breast or prostate cancer, high-quality studies evaluating the effects of bladder cancer treatment on quality of life are lacking.
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- Mark D Tyson
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic Hospital, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA.
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, A1302 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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Pederzoli F, Campbell JD, Matsui H, Sopko NA, Bivalacqua TJ. Surgical Factors Associated With Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction After Radical Cystectomy: What Do We Know and How Can We Improve Outcomes? Sex Med Rev 2018; 6:469-481. [PMID: 29371143 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sexual dysfunction after radical cystectomy (RC) is a frequent, though commonly overlooked symptom for both men and women. Improved oncological outcomes and the rising number of bladder cancer survivors mandate physicians to closely address and evaluate post-surgical sexual dysfunction and offer goal-directed treatment. Improvements in RC surgical techniques that promote post-operative sexual function have been proposed, alongside new quality-of-life inventories and sexual function therapeutic options; however, rigorous studies in the field are lacking. AIM To provide a comprehensive overview of post-RC sexual dysfunction and discuss new surgical techniques, sexual dysfunction evaluation, and novel treatment strategies. METHODS A non-systematic narrative review of the literature was performed through PubMed about sexual dysfunction in men and women after RC. OUTCOMES We reported on the surgical anatomy of sexual function-sparing RC, the most common inventories used to investigate sexual function in post-RC patients, and current treatment options. RESULTS Extensive knowledge about pelvic anatomy and nerve-sparing surgical techniques in men is well understood from studies about prostate anatomy and nerve-sparing prostatectomy. However, anatomical and surgical details of sexual-sparing RC in women needs further characterization. Several questionnaires are used to investigate sexuality after RC, but a standardized approach is still missing. Therapeutic options are available to treat sexual dysfunction, but limited studies have been conducted to specifically address the post-RC population. CONCLUSION Further work is needed to understand the best strategies to prevent and treat sexual dysfunction in patients after RC. Pederzoli F, Campbell JD, Matsui H, et al. Surgical Factors Associated With Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction After Radical Cystectomy: What Do We Know and How Can We Improve Outcomes? Sex Med Rev 2018;6:469-481.
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- Filippo Pederzoli
- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Bénéfices de l’activité physique en endurance chez les seniors âgés de 70 ans ou plus : une revue systématique. Presse Med 2017; 46:794-807. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2017.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Gopalakrishna A, Longo TA, Fantony JJ, Harrison MR, Inman BA. Physical activity patterns and associations with health-related quality of life in bladder cancer survivors. Urol Oncol 2017; 35:540.e1-540.e6. [PMID: 28527621 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2017.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Physical activity has been shown to significantly improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and survivorship in a variety of patients with cancer . However, little is known about the physical activity patterns of bladder cancer survivors and how these are related to HRQOL in the United States. Our objective was to describe self-reported physical activity patterns and HRQOL and examine the association between these measures in a large cohort of bladder cancer survivors. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, long-term bladder cancer survivors identified through an institutional database were mailed a survey that included the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Bladder Cancer (FACT-BL) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Associations between HRQOL, as assessed by the FACT-BL, and physical activity, as assessed by the IPAQ, were examined by stratified analyses of HRQOL by different levels of physical activity, proportional odds ordinal logistic regression models, and local polynomial regression models. RESULTS A total of 472 subjects (49% response rate) completed the survey. The mean age was 74 years; 81% were male and 87% were white. The median total weekly physical activity was 2,794 MET-min. Subjects reporting "high" physical activity had a median FACT-BL score of 129 compared with 119 among those reporting "low" physical activity, a statistically and clinically significant difference. Similarly, subjects reporting "high" physical activity had a 2.2-fold increased odds of reporting higher global HRQOL compared with subjects reporting "low" physical activity. CONCLUSIONS This large cohort of bladder cancer survivors reported high levels of physical activity. Physical activity was positively associated with HRQOL. Further studies investigating the causal relationship between physical activity and HRQOL in the posttreatment setting in bladder cancer survivors are warranted.
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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Gopalakrishna A, Longo TA, Fantony JJ, Van Noord M, Inman BA. Lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life in bladder cancer survivors: a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2016; 10:874-82. [PMID: 27002077 PMCID: PMC5018420 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-016-0533-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation are modifiable lifestyle factors that have been shown to improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in many cancer survivors. Our objective was to systematically review the literature on the associations between lifestyle factors, namely diet, physical activity, smoking status, and HRQOL in bladder cancer survivors. METHODS We queried PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane libraries. Two reviewers reviewed abstracts independently, and a third reviewer arbitrated disagreements. A descriptive analysis was performed. Quality assessment was conducted using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale for observational studies and the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for clinical trials. RESULTS We identified 1167 publications in the initial search, of which 9 met inclusion criteria for full-text review. We were able to obtain data on the outcomes of interest for 5 publications. A total of 1288 patients who underwent treatment for bladder cancer were included. Three studies were observational by design and two were randomized controlled trials. Physical activity was addressed by 4 studies, smoking status by 2 studies, and diet by 1 study. CONCLUSIONS The review highlights the limited evidence around lifestyle factors and quality of life in bladder cancer survivors. There is some evidence for a positive association between HRQOL and physical activity, but insufficient evidence upon which to draw conclusions about the effects of consuming fruits and vegetables or non-smoking. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS There is limited evidence to support a positive association between health-related quality of life and physical activity, but insufficient evidence upon which to base any conclusions about consumption of fruits and vegetables or smoking cessation in bladder cancer survivors.
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- Ajay Gopalakrishna
- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Research and Education Services, Duke University Medical Center, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
- , Box 103868, 3007 Snyderman Bldg 905 La Salle Street, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
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Danna BJ, Metcalfe MJ, Wood EL, Shah JB. Assessing Symptom Burden in Bladder Cancer: An Overview of Bladder Cancer Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments. Bladder Cancer 2016; 2:329-340. [PMID: 27500200 PMCID: PMC4969686 DOI: 10.3233/blc-160057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: A key component to monitoring and investigating patient QOL is through patient reported health related quality of life (HRQOL) outcome measures. Many instruments have been used to assess HRQOL in bladder cancer and each instrument varies in its development, validation, the context of its usage in the literature and its applicability to certain disease states. Objective: In this review, we sought to summarize how clinicians and researchers should most appropriately utilize the available HRQOL instruments for bladder cancer. Methods: We performed a comprehensive literature search of each instrument used in bladder cancer, paying particular attention to the outcomes assessed. We used these outcomes to group the available instruments into categories best reflecting their optimal usage by stage of disease. Results: We found 5 instruments specific to bladder cancer, of which 3 are validated. Only one of the instruments (the EORTC-QLQ-NMIBC24) was involved in a randomized, prospective validation study. The most heavily used instruments are the EORTC-QLQ-BLM30 for muscle-invasive disease and the FACT-Bl which is used across all disease states. Of the 5 available instruments, 4 are automatically administered with general instruments, while the BCI lacks modularity, and requires co-administration with a generalized instrument. Conclusion: There are multiple strong instruments for use in gauging HRQOL in bladder cancer patients. We have divided these instruments into three categories which optimize their usage: instruments for use following NMIBC treatments (EORTC-QLQ-NMIBC24), instruments for use following radical cystectomy (FACT-Bl-Cys and EORTC-QLQ-BLM30) and more inclusive instruments not limited by treatment modality (BCI and FACT-Bl).
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- Bernard J. Danna
- Department of Urology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of adding behavioral counseling to supervised physical activity in kidney cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Cancer Nurs 2016; 37:E8-22. [PMID: 24232192 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0b013e3182a40fb6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Supervised physical activity (PA) improves short-term health outcomes in cancer survivors, but longer-term adherence is rarely achieved. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of adding behavioral counseling to supervised PA in kidney cancer survivors (KCSs). METHODS Thirty-two KCSs were randomized to a 4-week supervised PA program plus standard exercise counseling (SPA + EC group; n = 16) or a 4-week supervised PA plus behavioral counseling based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (SPA + BC group; n = 16). The primary outcome was self-reported PA at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes were quality of life, anthropometric measures, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical function. RESULTS Follow-up rates for outcomes at 12 weeks were 88% and 94% for fitness testing and questionnaires, respectively. Adherence to the interventions was 94% in both groups with a 6% attrition rate. Analyses of covariance revealed that PA minutes at 12 weeks favored the SPA + BC group by +34 minutes (95% confidence interval, -62 to 129), which was a small effect size (d = 0.21) not reaching statistical significance (P = .47). Moreover, the SPA + BC group increased their 6-minute walk by 48 m more than the SPA + EC group (95% confidence interval, 1-95; d = +0.64; P = .046). There were no significant changes in quality of life measures. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study provides preliminary evidence that adding behavioral counseling to supervised PA in KCSs is feasible and may improve PA and fitness in the short-term. Larger and longer-term trials are needed. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Oncology nurses may consider adopting behavioral counseling strategies in addition to supervised PA to motivate KCSs to maintain PA.
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Li MY, Yang YL, Liu L, Wang L. Effects of social support, hope and resilience on quality of life among Chinese bladder cancer patients: a cross-sectional study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:73. [PMID: 27153944 PMCID: PMC4859956 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0481-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background Improvement of quality of life has been one of goals in health care for people living with bladder cancer. Meanwhile, positive psycho-social variables in oncology field have increasingly received attention. However, the assessment of quality of life of bladder cancer patients and the integrative effects of positive psycho-social variables has limited reporting. The aim of this study was to assess quality of life as well as the integrative effects of social support, hope and resilience on quality of life among Chinese bladder cancer patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at the First Hospital of China Medical University in Liaoning Province, China. A total of 365 bladder cancer patients eligible for this study completed questionnaires on demographic variables, FACT-BL, Perceived Social Support Scale, Adult Hope Scale, and Resilience Scale-14 during July 2013 to July 2014. Results The average score of FACT-BL was 87.60 ± 16.27 (Mean ± SD). Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that social support, hope and resilience as a whole accounted for 30.3 % variance of quality of life. Under standardized estimate (β) sequence, social support, hope and resilience significantly and positively associated with quality of life, respectively. Conclusions Quality of life for bladder cancer patients was at a low level in China, which should receive more attention in Chinese medical institutions. More importantly, efforts to increase social support, hope and resilience might be useful to support the quality of life among Chinese bladder cancer patients.
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- Meng-Yao Li
- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, PR China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, PR China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, PR China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, 110122, PR China.
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Stoutenberg M, Sogor A, Arheart K, Cutrono SE, Kornfeld J. A Wellness Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers: Developing an Integrative Pilot Program with Exercise, Nutrition, and Complementary Medicine. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2016; 31:47-54. [PMID: 25663357 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-014-0785-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The Integrative Wellness Program (IWP) at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) sought to provide integrative wellness education to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers by offering instruction in exercise, nutrition, and complementary and alternative medicine. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the IWP on the overall wellness of the individuals participating in the program. Three different 10-week versions of the IWP were conducted over a 1-year period. Each session focused on a different wellness topic presented through interactive lectures and applied activities. A series of self-report questionnaires were administered at baseline and again at the completion of the program to assess improvements in physical activity levels, dietary habits, sleep hygiene, and quality of life. Participants were generally older, Caucasian, female, had higher levels of education, and still currently receiving treatment. Significant changes were observed in two measures: Starting the Conversation (-2.0 ± 2.40, p = .037) and the Sticking To It subscale of the Self-Efficacy and Eating Habits Survey (1.7 ± 1.22, p = .0013). A trend for improvement in the Reducing Fat subscale of the Self-Efficacy Eating Habits (0.44 ± 0.60, p = .056) was also observed. Participant satisfaction surveys indicated high levels of satisfaction and applicability of the material presented. The significant improvements detected related to dietary habits, combined with the responses from the participant satisfaction surveys, suggest that the IWP was well received and can positively impact the overall wellness of cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.
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- Mark Stoutenberg
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1008, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1008, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1008, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1008, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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A Single-centre Early Phase Randomised Controlled Three-arm Trial of Open, Robotic, and Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy (CORAL). Eur Urol 2015; 69:613-621. [PMID: 26272237 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2015.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 216] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) and robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) are increasingly popular, but high-level evidence for these techniques remains lacking. OBJECTIVE To compare the outcomes of patients undergoing open radical cystectomy (ORC), RARC, and LRC. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS From March 2009 to July 2012, 164 patients requiring radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer or high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer were invited to participate, with an aim of recruiting 47 patients into each arm. Overall, 93 were suitable for trial inclusion; 60 (65%) agreed and 33 (35%) declined. INTERVENTION ORC, RARC, or LRC with extracorporeal urinary diversion. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Primary end points were 30- and 90-d complication rates. Secondary end points were perioperative clinical, pathologic, and oncologic outcomes, and quality of life (QoL). The Fisher exact test and analysis of variance were used for statistical analyses. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS The 30-d complication rates (classified by the Clavien-Dindo system) varied significantly between the three arms (ORC: 70%; RARC: 55%; LRC: 26%; p=0.024). ORC complication rates were significantly higher than LRC (p<0.01). The 90-d complication rates did not differ significantly between the three arms (ORC: 70%; RARC: 55%; LRC 32%; p=0.068). Mean operative time was significantly longer in RARC compared with ORC or LRC. ORC resulted in a slower return to oral solids than RARC or LRC. There were no significant differences in QoL measures. Major limitations are the small sample size and potential surgeon bias. CONCLUSIONS The 30-d complication rates varied by type of surgery and were significantly higher in the ORC arm than the LRC arm. There was no significant difference in 90-d Clavien-graded complication rates between the three arms. PATIENT SUMMARY We compared patients having open, robotic, or laparoscopic bladder removal surgery for bladder cancer and found no difference in Clavien-graded complication rates at 90 d.
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Guancial EA, Roussel B, Bergsma DP, Bylund KC, Sahasrabudhe D, Messing E, Mohile SG, Fung C. Bladder cancer in the elderly patient: challenges and solutions. Clin Interv Aging 2015; 10:939-49. [PMID: 26089655 PMCID: PMC4467651 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s74322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Bladder cancer (BC) is an age-associated malignancy with increased prevalence in the elderly population. Elderly patients are a vulnerable population at increased risk for treatment-related toxicity secondary to medical comorbidities and geriatric syndromes. As a result, this population has been historically undertreated and suffers worse disease-specific outcomes than younger patients with BC. Recognition of this disparity has led to efforts to individualize treatment decisions based on functional status rather than chronologic age in an effort to optimize the use of curative therapies for the fit elderly and modify treatments to reduce the risk of toxicity and disease-related morbidity in vulnerable or frail patients. The comprehensive geriatric assessment is a decision framework that helps to balance underlying health considerations and risks of therapy with aggressiveness of the cancer. Development of systemic therapies with increased efficacy against BC and reduced toxicity are eagerly awaited, as are techniques and interventions to reduce the morbidity from surgery and radiation for patients with BC.
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- Elizabeth A Guancial
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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Longitudinal study on the impact of physical activity on the symptoms of lung cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2015; 23:3545-53. [PMID: 25855040 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2724-7] [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: 09/26/2014] [Accepted: 03/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the effect of physical activity on the physical and psychosocial symptoms of lung cancer survivors. METHODS A longitudinal design was used in this study. Participants were recruited from the chest and surgical departments of medical centers in Taiwan. The instruments used were the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and the Taiwanese version of the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory. RESULTS In total, 185 survivors were followed up for 6 months (response rate 66%). Disturbed sleep was the most prevalent symptom in the participants. A generalized estimating equation (GEE) method was employed to analyze the relationships among intensity of physical activity, symptom severity, and symptom interference in the daily life of the participants. Regarding symptom severity, significant differences were observed in fatigue, drowsiness, and disturbed sleep between the participants who engaged in moderate physical activity and those who did not engage in any physical activity. Regarding symptom interference, the participants who engaged in light physical activity experienced a significantly lower level of symptom interference than did those with a sedentary lifestyle. CONCLUSION This is the first study to explore the role of physical activity in alleviating symptoms in lung cancer survivors by using the GEE method. The results suggest that physical activity plays an essential role in alleviating the physical and psychological symptoms of lung cancer survivors.
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Lee J, Lee M, Hong S, Kim JY, Park H, Oh M, Yang HI, Kang DW, Park J, Kim DI, Chu S, Lee J, Hur H, Kim NK, Jeon JY. Association between physical fitness, quality of life, and depression in stage II-III colorectal cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2015; 23:2569-77. [PMID: 25688034 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2615-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The impact of cancer on quality of life and depression is an important issue. The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of physical fitness on quality of life and depression in stage II-III colorectal cancer survivors. METHODS Participants in the current study included 122 stage II-III colorectal cancer survivors (57 females; 56.67 ± 9.16 years of age and 55 males; 54.69 ± 9.78 years of age). Fitness was assessed using the 6-min walk test, chair stand test, and push-up test. Quality of life and depression were measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal (FACT-C) scale and a 9-item patient health questionnaire interview, respectively. RESULTS There was a significant association between physical fitness and quality of life and depression in colorectal cancer survivors. The 6-min walk test results were associated with FACT-C total (r = 0.298, p < 0.05), physical well-being (r = 0.230, p < 0.05), functional well-being (r = 0.234, p < 0.05), colorectal cancer concern (r = 0.229, p < 0.05), and depression (r = -0.228, p < 0.05), and the chair stand test results were associated with functional well-being (r = 0.231, p < 0.05), colorectal cancer concern (r = 0.242, p < 0.05), and depression (r = -0.227, p < 0.05) even after controlling for all potentially confounding variables. A multiple regression analysis indicated that the 6-min walk was a significant predictor of health-related quality of life, and participants in the lowest tertile of the 6-min walk test results had lower quality of life and greater depression than those in the highest tertile. CONCLUSION Improving and maintaining physical fitness are important for quality of life and depression in stage II-III colorectal cancer survivors.
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- Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, Yonsei University, 134 Seodaemun-Gu, Shinchon-Dong, Seoul, Korea, 120-749
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Rogers LQ, Vicari S, Trammell R, Hopkins-Price P, Fogleman A, Spenner A, Rao K, Courneya KS, Hoelzer KS, Robbs R, Verhulst S. Biobehavioral factors mediate exercise effects on fatigue in breast cancer survivors. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2014; 46:1077-88. [PMID: 24212124 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000000210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to examine mediators of fatigue response to an exercise intervention for breast cancer survivors in a pilot randomized controlled trial. METHODS Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors (n = 46; ≤stage 2), off primary treatment, and reporting fatigue and/or sleep dysfunction were randomized to a 3-month exercise intervention (160 min·wk of moderate-intensity aerobic walking, twice weekly resistance training with resistance bands) or control group. Six discussion group sessions provided behavioral support to improve adherence. Fatigue, serum cytokines, accelerometer physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, sleep dysfunction, and psychosocial factors were assessed at baseline and 3 months. RESULTS The exercise intervention effect sizes for fatigue were as follows: fatigue intensity d = 0.30 (P = 0.34), interference d = -0.38 (P = 0.22), and general fatigue d = -0.49 (P = 0.13). Using the Freedman-Schatzkin difference-in-coefficients tests, increase in fatigue intensity was significantly mediated by interleukin 6 (IL-6) (82%), IL-10 (94%), IL-6/IL-10 (49%), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α):IL-10 (78%) with reduced sleep dysfunction increasing the relationship between intervention and fatigue intensity rather than mediating intervention effects (-88%). Decrease in fatigue interference was mediated by sleep dysfunction (35%), whereas IL-10 and pro-anti-inflammatory cytokine ratios increased the relationship between intervention and interference (-25% to -40%). The reduction in general fatigue was significantly mediated by minutes of physical activity (76%), sleep dysfunction (45%), and physical activity enjoyment (40%), with IL-10 (-40%) and IL-6/IL-10 (-11%) increasing the intervention-fatigue relationship. In the intervention group, higher baseline fatigue, anxiety, depression, and perceived exercise barrier interference predicted a greater decline in fatigue interference and/or general fatigue during the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Biobehavioral factors mediated and enhanced intervention effects on fatigue, whereas psychosocial factors predicted fatigue response. Further study is warranted to confirm our results and to improve understanding of relationships that mediate and strengthen the intervention-fatigue association.
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- Laura Q Rogers
- 1Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; 2Department of Psychiatry, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL; 3Department of Internal Medicine, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL; 4Center for Clinical Research, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL; 5Department of Medicine, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL; 6Department of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA; and 7Department of Hematology Oncology, Springfield Clinic, Sprinfield, IL
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Modh RA, Mulhall JP, Gilbert SM. Sexual dysfunction after cystectomy and urinary diversion. Nat Rev Urol 2014; 11:445-53. [PMID: 24980191 DOI: 10.1038/nrurol.2014.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men and sexual dysfunction in men and women are common after cystectomy and urinary diversion. Research has focused on both qualifying the prevalence of ED following cystectomy and identifying surgical approaches to limit sexual dysfunction after surgery, but most studies have been limited by small patient populations, an absence of control groups, and a lack of adjustment for confounding factors. Similarly, quality of life (QoL) research studies have also emerged in the context of bladder cancer and cystectomy, and increase our understanding of sexual outcomes associated with cystectomy. A number of instruments for collection of patient-reported outcomes among patients with bladder cancer treated with cystectomy are available for the assessment of condition-specific and procedure-specific QoL. However, other factors that negatively affect sexual function after removal of the bladder, such as psychological issues, age, and health-related competing risks for ED, body image, partner response, and change in life course and sexual priorities, have received less attention. Nevertheless, ED and sexual dysfunction are important complications of cystectomy and urinary diversion. Although changes in the approach to surgery, such as nerve-sparing cystectomy, might improve outcomes, evaluation and management of the source factors of ED and sexual dysfunction are necessary to optimize recovery of function.
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- Rishi A Modh
- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
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- Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine Program, Urology Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Department of Genitourinary Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Fung C, Pandya C, Guancial E, Noyes K, Sahasrabudhe DM, Messing EM, Mohile SG. Impact of bladder cancer on health related quality of life in 1,476 older Americans: a cross-sectional study. J Urol 2014; 192:690-5. [PMID: 24704007 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.03.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The impact of bladder cancer diagnosis on health related quality of life is poorly understood. We compared health related quality of life measures in patients before and after bladder cancer diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study in 1,476 patients 65 years old or older with bladder cancer in the SEER-MHOS linkage database between 1998 and 2007 to assess differences in physical and mental component summary scores in 620 and 856 who completed a survey before and after bladder cancer diagnosis, respectively. To determine differences in physical and mental scores in the prediagnosis and post-diagnosis cohorts, we used ANOVA adjusting for baseline covariates. RESULTS There were statistically significant differences in physical and mental component summary scores between the prediagnosis and post-diagnosis groups (-2.7, 95% CI -3.8, -1.7 vs -1.4, 95% CI -2.6, -0.3). In patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer the physical and mental score differences were -1.9 (p <0.01) and -1.4 (p = 0.01), respectively. In those with muscle invasive bladder cancer there was a statistically and clinically significant difference in the physical but not the mental score (-5.3, p <0.01 vs -2.7, p = 0.07). This difference in the physical domain persisted up to 10 years after the diagnosis of muscle invasive bladder cancer. Patients with bladder cancer who had 4 or more comorbid medical conditions and 1 or more deficits in daily living activity were most at risk for low physical component summary scores. CONCLUSIONS Future research into interventions to improve health related quality of life and methods to incorporate health related quality of life into decision making models are critical to improve outcomes in older patients with bladder cancer.
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- Chunkit Fung
- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Urology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. Physical activity could help lung cancer patients improve their health. OBJECTIVE The purpose of our study was to investigate lung cancer patients' physical activity preferences and relevant contributing factors, so that we could develop individualized intervention strategies to fit their needs. METHODS This study used a descriptive and correlational design. Instruments included a physical activity preference survey form, the Physical Activity Social Support Scale, and Physical Activity Self-efficacy Scale. RESULTS From 81 lung cancer patients' physical activity preferences, our results showed that during the course of their illness, 85.2% of patients wanted to have a physical activity consultation and preferred to obtain advice from their physicians (28.4%) through face-to-face counseling (48.1%). Moreover, patients (70.4%) showed an interest in physical activity programs, and many (69.1%) revealed that they were able to participate. About 88.9% of patients showed a preference for walking, and 54.3% patients preferred moderate physical activity. CONCLUSIONS This study also revealed that social support and self-efficacy for physical activity effectively predicted moderate physical activity preferences. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The adherence to regular physical activity is improved by understanding the lung cancer patients' unique preferences for physical activity.
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Porserud A, Sherif A, Tollbäck A. The effects of a physical exercise programme after radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer. A pilot randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2013; 28:451-9. [PMID: 24249842 DOI: 10.1177/0269215513506230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Assessment of feasibility and effects of an exercise training programme in patients following cystectomy due to urinary bladder cancer. DESIGN Single-blind, pilot, randomized controlled trial. SETTING University hospital, Sweden. SUBJECTS Eighteen patients (64-78 years), of 89 suitable, cystectomized due to urinary bladder cancer, were randomized after hospital discharge to intervention or control. INTERVENTIONS The 12-week exercise programme included group exercise training twice a week and daily walks. The control group received only standardized information at discharge. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Trial eligibility and compliance to inclusion were registered. Assessments of functional capacity, balance, lower body strength and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with SF-36. RESULTS Out of 122 patients 89 were eligible, but 64 did not want to participate/were not invited. Twenty-five patients were included, but 7 dropped out before randomization. Eighteen patients were randomized to intervention or control. Thirteen patients completed the training period. The intervention group increased walking distance more than the control group, 109 m (75-177) compared to 62 m (36-119) (P = 0.013), and role physical domain in SF-36 more than the control group (P = 0.031). Ten patients were evaluated one year postoperatively. The intervention group had continued increasing walking distance, 20 m (19-36), whereas the control group had shortened the distance -15.5 m (-43 to -5) (P = 0.010). CONCLUSIONS A 12-week group exercise training programme was not feasible for most cystectomy patients. However, functional capacity and the role-physical domain in HRQoL increased in the short and long term for patients in the intervention group compared with controls.
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- Andrea Porserud
- 1Department of Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Philip EJ, Coups EJ, Feinstein MB, Park BJ, Wilson DJ, Ostroff JS. Physical activity preferences of early-stage lung cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2013; 22:495-502. [PMID: 24091722 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-2002-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Engagement in physical activity can provide important benefits for cancer patients and survivors, including those diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite this, many survivors do not engage in recommended levels of physical activity and little is known about the obstacles encountered by lung cancer survivors. The current study examines the physical activity preferences of early-stage lung cancer survivors. METHOD As part of a larger survey study, 175 non-small cell lung cancer survivors who were on average 3.6 years from surgical treatment responded to questions regarding their preferences for physical activity and physical activity advice. Demographic and medical characteristics were also collected. RESULTS The majority of respondents (62 %) reported a desire to receive advice regarding physical activity, predominantly before treatment (68 %), in face-to-face interactions (95 %) with a physician (80 %), and within the context of a cancer care center (92 %). Approximately half of participants indicated they would be interested in an exercise program tailored to lung cancer survivors and most individuals (73 %) reported feeling capable of engaging in an exercise program. Differences in physical activity preferences emerged based on demographic and disease characteristics. CONCLUSIONS The majority of participants reported a desire for physical activity advice and a willingness to engage in physical activity. Important differences were found based on demographic and medical characteristics, which may warrant consideration in the development and dissemination of physical activity interventions for this cancer survivor population.
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- Errol J Philip
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10022, USA,
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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Behavior Change Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Survivors. Ann Behav Med 2013; 46:382-93. [DOI: 10.1007/s12160-013-9519-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Thong MSY, Mols F, Stein KD, Smith T, Coebergh JWW, van de Poll-Franse LV. Population-based cancer registries for quality-of-life research. Cancer 2013; 119 Suppl 11:2109-23. [PMID: 23695923 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Revised: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Melissa S. Y. Thong
- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (C o RPS) Tilburg University; Tilburg the Netherlands
- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (C o RPS) Tilburg University; Tilburg the Netherlands
- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
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- Behavioral Research Center; American Cancer Society; Atlanta Georgia
- Rollins School of Public Health; Emory University; Atlanta Georgia
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- Behavioral Research Center; American Cancer Society; Atlanta Georgia
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health; Erasmus University Medical Center; Rotterdam the Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (C o RPS) Tilburg University; Tilburg the Netherlands
- Comprehensive Cancer Center South (CCCS); Eindhoven Cancer Registry; Eindhoven the Netherlands
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Pinto BM, Dunsiger S, Waldemore M. Physical activity and psychosocial benefits among breast cancer patients. Psychooncology 2013; 22:2193-9. [PMID: 23494869 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Revised: 01/22/2013] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Physical activity (PA) has been shown to provide health benefits for breast cancer patients. The effects of augmenting oncology healthcare provider (HCP) advice for PA with 3 months of telephone counseling versus contact control were evaluated in a randomized trial. Our goal in this secondary analysis was to examine the amount of PA (min/week) needed for psychosocial benefits among both groups. METHODS After receiving brief HCP advice to become physically active, 192 women (age in years: mean = 60.0, SD = 9.9) who had completed treatment for Stage 0-IV breast cancer were randomized to telephone counseling to support PA (n = 106) or contact control (n = 86). Their PA, fatigue, physical functioning, and quality of life were assessed at baseline (before receiving HCP advice), 3, 6, and 12 months. A non-randomized design was used to examine the dose-response relationship between PA and psychosocial outcomes. RESULTS Exercising for at least 150 min/week at moderate intensity was associated with improved physical functioning (b = 5.9, SE = 2.9, p = 0.04) and quality of life (b = 3.6, SE = 1.9, p = 0.05) at 3 months. These relationships were not found at 6 and 12 months (p's > 0.05). However, women who reported at least 150 min/week of PA at both 3 and 6 months had significantly reduced fatigue (b = 1.3, SE = 0.7, p = 0.05) and improved physical functioning (b = 3.1, SE = 1.3, p = 0.02) and quality of life (b = 2.0, SE = 0.9, p = 0.02) compared with women who did not meet this criterion. CONCLUSION Women who exercised at recommended levels (at least 150 min/week) and sustained this level of activity for at least 6 months accrued psychosocial benefits.
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- Bernardine M Pinto
- The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.,W. Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.,W. Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Quality of life in patients with muscle invasive and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Support Care Cancer 2012; 21:1383-93. [PMID: 23238655 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-012-1680-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Compared to the literature on other malignancies, data on quality of life (QoL) in bladder cancer are sparse. This study sought answers to the following questions: In what QoL domains do patients with bladder cancer differ from the general population? Do patients with radical cystectomy differ in QoL compared to those who received conservative treatment? Do patients with neobladder generally have better QoL compared to patients with other diversion methods? METHODS At the beginning of inpatient rehabilitation, N = 823 patients with bladder cancer were assessed. Data of a representative community sample (N = 2037) were used for comparison. The questionnaire EORTC QLQ-C30 was used to measure QoL. Multivariate linear regression models were computed to investigate differences between groups. RESULTS Patients with both non-muscle invasive and muscle invasive bladder cancer reported significantly more problems and worse functioning than the general population. Radiotherapy is associated with clinically relevant more pain, dyspnoea, constipation, appetite loss and decreased social functioning while chemotherapy is associated more with dyspnoea. Cystectomy patients reported more fatigue, appetite loss and decreased role functioning. Male patients ≥70 years with conduit experienced more sleep and emotional problems. These effects of urinary diversion were not observed in women and younger patients. CONCLUSIONS Patients with bladder cancer experience various QoL concerns at the beginning of inpatient rehabilitation. These problems can partly be explained by the type of treatment the patients receive. Type of urinary diversion is relevant for QoL in subgroups of patients.
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Mishra SI, Scherer RW, Geigle PM, Berlanstein DR, Topaloglu O, Gotay CC, Snyder C. Exercise interventions on health-related quality of life for cancer survivors. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012; 2012:CD007566. [PMID: 22895961 PMCID: PMC7387117 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007566.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 360] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors experience numerous disease and treatment-related adverse outcomes and poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Exercise interventions are hypothesized to alleviate these adverse outcomes. HRQoL and its domains are important measures for cancer survivorship. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of exercise on overall HRQoL and HRQoL domains among adult post-treatment cancer survivors. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PEDRO, LILACS, SIGLE, SportDiscus, OTSeeker, and Sociological Abstracts from inception to October 2011 with no language or date restrictions. We also searched citations through Web of Science and Scopus, PubMed's related article feature, and several websites. We reviewed reference lists of included trials and other reviews in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) comparing exercise interventions with usual care or other nonexercise intervention to assess overall HRQoL or at least one HRQoL domain in adults. Included trials tested exercise interventions that were initiated after completion of active cancer treatment. We excluded trials including people who were terminally ill, or receiving hospice care, or both, and where the majority of trial participants were undergoing active treatment for either the primary or recurrent cancer. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Five paired review authors independently extracted information on characteristics of included trials, data on effects of the intervention, and assessed risk of bias based on predefined criteria. Where possible, meta-analyses results were performed for HRQoL and HRQoL domains for the reported difference between baseline values and follow-up values using standardized mean differences (SMD) and a random-effects model by length of follow-up. We also reported the SMDs between mean follow-up values of exercise and control group. Because investigators used many different HRQoL and HRQoL domain instruments and often more than one for the same domain, we selected the more commonly used instrument to include in the SMD meta-analyses. We also report the mean difference for each type of instrument separately. MAIN RESULTS We included 40 trials with 3694 participants randomized to an exercise (n = 1927) or comparison (n = 1764) group. Cancer diagnoses in study participants included breast, colorectal, head and neck, lymphoma, and other. Thirty trials were conducted among participants who had completed active treatment for their primary or recurrent cancer and 10 trials included participants both during and post cancer treatment. Mode of the exercise intervention included strength training, resistance training, walking, cycling, yoga, Qigong, or Tai Chi. HRQoL and its domains were measured using a wide range of measures.The results suggested that exercise compared with control has a positive impact on HRQoL and certain HRQoL domains. Exercise resulted in improvement in: global HRQoL at 12 weeks' (SMD 0.48; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.16 to 0.81) and 6 months' (0.46; 95% CI 0.09 to 0.84) follow-up, breast cancer concerns between 12 weeks' and 6 months' follow-up (SMD 0.99; 95% CI 0.41 to 1.57), body image/self-esteem when assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale at 12 weeks (MD 4.50; 95% CI 3.40 to 5.60) and between 12 weeks' and 6 months' (mean difference (MD) 2.70; 95% CI 0.73 to 4.67) follow-up, emotional well-being at 12 weeks' follow-up (SMD 0.33; 95% CI 0.05 to 0.61), sexuality at 6 months' follow-up (SMD 0.40; 95% CI 0.11 to 0.68), sleep disturbance when comparing follow-up values by comparison group at 12 weeks' follow-up (SMD -0.46; 95% CI -0.72 to -0.20), and social functioning at 12 weeks' (SMD 0.45; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.87) and 6 months' (SMD 0.49; 95% CI 0.11 to 0.87) follow-up. Further, exercise interventions resulted in decreased anxiety at 12 weeks' follow-up (SMD -0.26; 95% CI -0.07 to -0.44), fatigue at 12 weeks' (SMD -0.82; 95% CI -1.50 to -0.14) and between 12 weeks' and 6 months' (SMD -0.42; 95% CI -0.02 to -0.83) follow-up, and pain at 12 weeks' follow-up (SMD -0.29; 95% CI -0.55 to -0.04) when comparing follow-up values by comparison group.Positive trends and impact of exercise intervention existed for depression and body image (when analyzing combined instruments); however, because few studies measured these outcomes the robustness of findings is uncertain.No conclusions can be drawn regarding the effects of exercise interventions on HRQoL domains of cognitive function, physical functioning, general health perspective, role function, and spirituality.Results of the review need to be interpreted cautiously owing to the risk of bias. All the trials reviewed were at high risk for performance bias. In addition, the majority of trials were at high risk for detection, attrition, and selection bias. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This systematic review indicates that exercise may have beneficial effects on HRQoL and certain HRQoL domains including cancer-specific concerns (e.g. breast cancer), body image/self-esteem, emotional well-being, sexuality, sleep disturbance, social functioning, anxiety, fatigue, and pain at varying follow-up periods. The positive results must be interpreted cautiously due to the heterogeneity of exercise programs tested and measures used to assess HRQoL and HRQoL domains, and the risk of bias in many trials. Further research is required to investigate how to sustain positive effects of exercise over time and to determine essential attributes of exercise (mode, intensity, frequency, duration, timing) by cancer type and cancer treatment for optimal effects on HRQoL and its domains.
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Sabiston CM, Brunet J. Reviewing the Benefits of Physical Activity During Cancer Survivorship. Am J Lifestyle Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/1559827611407023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Increasing physical activity is a possible strategy for the prevention and/or treatment of many physical and mental health conditions that are experienced among cancer survivors. Although engaging in physical activity is safe, feasible, and effective for cancer survivors, few are sufficiently active to obtain health benefits. This review summarizes findings from published research studies and review articles to highlight the benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors. For the purpose of this review, a cancer survivor is defined as an individual who has been diagnosed with cancer and who has completed all systemic or primary treatments. This review includes evidence from a wide range of sources to help provide a holistic summary of both quantitative and qualitative findings on the benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors. The benefits are presented within survival, biological/physiological, psychological, and social themes using a using a broad quality of life model. The evidence suggests physical activity is associated with reduced rates of mortality, improved immune function, improved health-related quality of life, decreased fatigue, improved fitness, maintenance of healthy weight and bone density, improved physical and psychological indicators of well-being, and that physical activity programs can foster social support and feelings of connectedness. This review establishes that physical activity may reduce the various adverse side effects associated with cancer treatments and improve cancer survivors’ physical, psychological and social quality of life facets. Encouraging physical activity is the first step in helping cancer survivors experience long-term health and well-being.
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- Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Vallance JK, Lavallee CM, Culos-Reed NS, Trudeau MG. Physical activity is associated with clinically important differences in health-related quality of life among rural and small-town breast cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2011; 20:1079-87. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-011-1188-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2010] [Accepted: 05/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Trinh L, Plotnikoff RC, Rhodes RE, North S, Courneya KS. Associations between physical activity and quality of life in a population-based sample of kidney cancer survivors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2011; 20:859-68. [PMID: 21467240 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-10-1319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) improves quality of life (QoL) in several cancer survivor groups, but no study to date has focused on kidney cancer survivors (KCS). The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of PA in KCS and determine any associations with QoL. METHODS All 1,985 KCS diagnosed between 1996 and 2010 identified through a Canadian provincial Registry were mailed a survey that consisted of the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire and several Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy QoL scales. Standard demographic and medical variables were also reported. RESULTS Completed surveys were received from 703 (43%) of the 1,654 KCS that received the survey. Over half (56.3%) were completely sedentary (CS), 17.6% were insufficiently active, 11.9% were active within public health guidelines, and 14.1% exceeded public health guidelines. After adjustment for key demographic and medical covariates, analyses of covariance indicated a dose-response association between PA and most QoL outcomes from CS to within guidelines (WG) with no further improvements for exceeding guidelines. For the primary QoL outcome of patient-reported physical functioning, the overall difference between CS and WG was 8.6 points (95% CI: 4.2-12.9, P < 0.001) which exceeds the minimally important difference of 5.0 points for this scale. Few associations were moderated by demographic or medical variables. CONCLUSION Over half of KCS are CS; however, even some PA may be beneficial for QoL. IMPACT PA is a modifiable lifestyle factor that may have implications for QoL and disease outcomes in KCS.
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- Linda Trinh
- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Exercise behavior in cancer survivors and associated factors. J Cancer Surviv 2010; 5:35-43. [PMID: 20890674 PMCID: PMC3040309 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-010-0148-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2010] [Accepted: 08/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Physical activity is an important component in promoting a healthy life style in cancer survivors. We estimated the proportion of cancer survivors who are physically active, defined as meeting public health exercise guidelines, and changes in level of physical activity (LPA) from before diagnosis to after treatment. We also identified medical and demographic factors associated with LPA and its changes. METHODS A cross-sectional survey assessing LPA before diagnosis and after treatment, together with demographic and medical variables in 975 cancer survivors. RESULTS Forty-five percent of the cancer survivors were physically active after treatment. Before diagnosis and after treatment 33% were active, whereas 40% were inactive at both time points. Fifteen percent were active before diagnosis but inactive after treatment, and 12% were inactive before diagnosis but active after treatment. Increasing age and weight, low education, comorbidity and smoking were associated with physical inactivity after treatment. Change in LPA from active to inactive was associated with comorbidity, distant disease and smoking, while a change from inactive to active was associated with high education. CONCLUSIONS Less than half of cancer survivors were physically active. Almost three quarters of cancer survivors remained stable in LPA. The remaining quarter changed LPA, with slightly more cancer survivors becoming inactive than active. Age, weight, education, comorbidity, disease stage and smoking can identify survivors at risk of physical inactivity after treatment. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Recognizable variables can be used to identify physically inactive cancer survivors after treatment and give these survivors support to start or maintain LPA.
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Bélanger LJ, Plotnikoff RC, Clark A, Courneya KS. Physical activity and health-related quality of life in young adult cancer survivors: a Canadian provincial survey. J Cancer Surviv 2010; 5:44-53. [PMID: 20857227 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-010-0146-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2010] [Accepted: 07/23/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Physical activity (PA) improves health-related quality of life (HRQL) in several cancer survivor groups but no studies have focused on young adult cancer survivors (YACS). This study determined the prevalence of PA in YACS and examined dose-response associations with HRQL. METHODS A random sample of 2,000 YACS between the ages of 20-44 were identified through a Canadian provincial cancer registry and mailed a survey that included the Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form (SF36) survey, and several validated psychosocial scales. The primary endpoint was the physical component summary (PCS) of the SF36. RESULTS Completed questionnaires were received from 588 YACS. In terms of PA prevalence, 23% were completely sedentary, 25% were insufficiently active, 22% were active within public health guidelines, and 29% were active above public health guidelines. Analysis of covariance adjusted for important medical and demographic covariates showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful dose-response association between PA and the PCS that spanned 6.3 points (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.7 to 8.8; p < 0.001) from completely sedentary to within guidelines. Similar associations were found for the mental component summary scale (p = 0.002), depression (p < 0.001), stress (p < 0.001) and self-esteem (p < 0.001). Associations between PA and HRQL were stronger for YACS that had previously received chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS PA is strongly associated with HRQL in YACS but only half of YACS are meeting public health guidelines and almost a quarter are completely sedentary. Randomized controlled trials examining intervention strategies to increase PA and improve health outcomes in this understudied patient population are warranted.
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- Lisa J Bélanger
- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, E-488 Van Vliet Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2H9
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