The psychosocial experience of women treated for breast cancer by high-dose chemotherapy supported by autologous stem cell transplant: a qualitative analysis of support groups.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of the web-based computer-tailored intervention Kanker Nazorg Wijzer (Cancer Aftercare Guide). The intervention aims to support cancer survivors with managing psychosocial and lifestyle-related issues. In this study, the impact on quality of ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Willems RA,Bolman CA,Mesters I,Kanera IM,Beaulen AA,Lechner L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Social support is acknowledged as important in cancer survivorship, but little is known about change in support after cancer diagnosis and factors associated with this, particularly in colorectal cancer. The CREW cohort study investigated social support up to 2 years following curative intent surgery for colo...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Haviland J,Sodergren S,Calman L,Corner J,Din A,Fenlon D,Grimmett C,Richardson A,Smith PW,Winter J,members of Study Advisory Committee.,Foster C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To cope with prostate cancer (PC) and its consequences and to be certain about therapeutic alternatives, some patients seek mutual help in prostate cancer support groups (PCSGs), where they share information and find social support. Our study was intended to assess whether group participation is associated w...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Haack M,Kofahl C,Kramer S,Seidel G,von dem Knesebeck O,Dierks ML

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation is a Greek validation of the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC) scale, an instrument derived from the MAC and designed to measure styles of coping with cancer. A sample of 225 women diagnosed with breast cancer completed this questionnaire. Statistical analyses using structural equation mod...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Anagnostopoulos F,Kolokotroni P,Spanea E,Chryssochoou M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the cost-effectiveness of RT Prepare in reducing breast cancer patients' psychological distress before treatment, compared with usual care. METHODS:RT Prepare, an intervention involving patient education and support consultations with a radiation therapist (RT), was implemented at three Australi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Youens D,Halkett G,Wright C,O'Connor M,Schofield P,Jefford M,Aranda S,Kane R,Moorin R,RT Prepare project team.

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women under age 50, a quarter of all cases of breast cancer, are especially vulnerable to physical and psychosocial late effects of their treatment due to having more aggressive treatment and their relative youth. METHODS:In person interviews were conducted with the population-based sample: 185 women who we...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bloom JR,Stewart SL,Chang S,Banks PJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe fertility-related informational needs and practices, and to examine if demographic characteristics are related to these needs and practices. METHODS:A needs assessment survey was conducted at three Canadian cancer centres. RESULTS:192 male cancer patients (Mage = 33.6) completed the survey. Most...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Perez S,Lambert SD,Lee V,Loiselle CG,Chan P,Gupta A,Lo K,Rosberger Z,Zelkowitz P

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide one of the first prospective reports examining neuropsychological outcomes for children treated with 1800 cGy whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and prophylactic chemotherapy versus prophylactic chemotherapy alone for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Acute and long-term neuropsychological toxiciti...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Annett RD,Hile S,Bedrick E,Kunin-Batson AS,Krull KR,Embry L,MacLean WE Jr,Noll RB

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently reported the psychological outcome of a group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) intervention with patients who had metastatic breast cancer. The data of 92 patients who were retained at the first follow-up assessment revealed short-term improvements on measures of mood and self-esteem amongst therapy ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Edelman S,Lemon J,Bell DR,Kidman AD

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate school performance of childhood cancer survivors focusing on the child's functioning, including peer relationships, school attendance, and academic achievement. METHODS:We studied 241 children from 15 institutions in Korea between 2015 and 2016. The self-reported paper-and-pencil questionnaire...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Park M,Park HJ,Lee JM,Ju HY,Park BK,Yu ES,Yang HK,Kim JY,Park SK,Lee YH,Shim YJ,Kim HS,Lee JA,Lim YJ,Cheuh HW,Park JK,Lee MJ,Kim SK,Choi HS,Hah JO,Park KD,Kang HJ,Shin HY

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Being an African American man is a risk factor for prostate cancer, and there is little consensus about the use of screening, early detection, and the efficacy of treatment for the disease. In this context, this systematic review examines the roles women, particularly wives, play in African American men's pro...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bergner EM,Cornish EK,Horne K,Griffith DM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Family caregivers (FCGs) caring for loved ones with lung cancer are at risk for psychological distress and impaired quality of life (QOL). This study explores the relationship between FCGs' distress, per the distress thermometer (DT) and FCGs' QOL, burden, and preparedness. The purpose is to identify types of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Fujinami R,Sun V,Zachariah F,Uman G,Grant M,Ferrell B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the important role that family caregivers play in providing emotional and practical support to cancer patients, relatively little is known about the family caregiver's role in treatment decision-making (TDM). We sought to investigate patients' and family caregivers' preferences for and experiences of...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shin DW,Cho J,Roter DL,Kim SY,Sohn SK,Yoon MS,Kim YW,Cho B,Park JH

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The diagnosis of breast cancer prompts emotional reactions, which predispose to psychosocial problems and poor adjustment. Assessment of the psychosocial issues could help articulation of specific interventions. There is paucity of data on psychosocial issues in breast cancer from Nigeria. We assessed knowle...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ohaeri BM,Ofi AB,Campbell OB

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Side effects of cancer treatment have been found to have a significant impact on patients' psychological well-being. Each of the primary treatment options for prostate cancer is associated with significant side effects that can have a dramatic impact on quality of life. Hot flashes are a notable side effect o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Ulloa EW,Salup R,Patterson SG,Jacobsen PB

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:While the physical and psychosocial benefits of participating in physical activity (PA) during and following breast cancer treatment are well understood, less is known about rates and uptake of PA following diagnosis. This paper explores the levels and patterns of PA among women recently diagnosed with breast...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Harrison S,Hayes SC,Newman B

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Parents often feel ill-equipped to prepare their dependent children (<18 years old) for the death of a parent, necessitating support from professionals. The aim of this study is to explore health and social care professionals' (HSCPs) experiences and perceptions of providing supportive care to parents regardi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hanna JR,McCaughan E,Beck ER,Semple CJ

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study examines the financial cost of lymphedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer and addresses a significant knowledge gap regarding the additional impact of lymphedema on breast cancer survivors. METHODS:An online national survey was conducted with 361 women who had either breast cancer without ly...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Boyages J,Xu Y,Kalfa S,Koelmeyer L,Parkinson B,Mackie H,Viveros H,Gollan P,Taksa L

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fear of recurrence (FOR) has been increasingly recognised as an issue of significant burden for most cancer patients, and has been associated with psychological morbidity and reduced quality of life. More recently, the impact of recurrence fears has been indicated in the families of cancer patients. However,...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hodges LJ,Humphris GM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine current financial status, changes before and after bereavement, and their effects on possible major depressive disorder (MDD) and complicated grief (CG) among bereaved family members of patients with cancer. METHODS:We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire survey on 787 bereaved fam...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Aoyama M,Sakaguchi Y,Igarashi N,Morita T,Shima Y,Miyashita M

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies on anxiety within oncology show a high prevalence of anxiety both during and after the course of the disease. However, little is known about factors that influence the level of anxiety in the diagnostic phase. This study examines the presence of anxiety during diagnosis and treatment planning and expl...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bronner MB,Nguyen MH,Smets EMA,van de Ven AWH,van Weert JCM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with comorbid cancer and dementia have poorer outcomes than those without dementia. We observe oncology teams managing patients with dementia and memory loss and explore these patients' needs and experiences of outpatient cancer services. METHODS:A single site investigation of case study design to e...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Courtier N,Milton R,King A,Tope R,Morgan S,Hopkinson J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the characteristics, methodology, quality, and efficacy of psychological interventions for distress in adult patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). METHODS:A systematic review of relevant studies was conducted using six databases with supplementary hand searching...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Baliousis M,Rennoldson M,Snowden JA

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continued smoking following a cancer diagnosis has adverse impacts on cancer treatment and puts individuals at risk of secondary cancers. Data on the prevalence and correlates of smoking among cancer patients are critical for successfully targeting smoking cessation interventions. AIMS:To explore among a sa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Regan T,Carey M,Bryant J,Waller A,Mansfield E,Sitas F,Tracey E

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following breast cancer, many survivors and spouses report posttraumatic growth (PTG)-positive life changes. This correlational study identified social context and event-related correlates of PTG among husbands of breast cancer survivors (N=72). Bivariate analyses indicated that husbands' PTG was positively associated...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Weiss T

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to explore the experience of living with symptoms caused by colorectal cancer (CRC) and its treatment from the perspectives of those affected. METHODS:In a systematic search of qualitative studies published up to September 2017, 21 relevant papers were identified. The m...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Hildebrandt C,Mayer H,Koller A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Quality of life (QOL) and psychological distress at end of life (EOL) heavily depend on symptom distress and functional impairment, which may not deteriorate synchronously at EOL. METHODS:Using multivariate hierarchical linear modeling, we simultaneously evaluated the differential association of 5 previously...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Wen FH,Chen JS,Chou WC,Hsieh CH,Chang WC,Shen WC,Tang ST

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Family caregivers of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients are at risk for experiencing significant psychological distress yet screening caregivers has not been well studied. OBJECTIVE:This analysis explored the psychometric characteristics of the Distress Thermometer (DT) by examini...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Bevans M,Wehrlen L,Prachenko O,Soeken K,Zabora J,Wallen GR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer survivors report deficits in social functioning even years after completing treatment. Commonly used measures of social functioning provide incomplete understanding of survivors' social behavior. This study describes social activities of survivors and evaluates the psychometric properties of the Social...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Syrjala KL,Stover AC,Yi JC,Artherholt SB,Abrams JR

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complaints about attention disorders are common among breast cancer survivors who have undergone chemotherapy treatment. However, it is not known whether these complaints indicate a global attention deficit or the selective impairment of attention networks. OBJECTIVE:This study sought to investigate the a...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Chen X,Li J,Ren J,Hu X,Zhu C,Tian Y,Hu P,Ma H,Yu F,Wang K

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00