Breaking bad news to cancer patients: survey and analysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing proportions of patients diagnosed with cancer will become long-term survivors (≥ 5 years post-diagnosis). However, survivors may continue to experience negative effects of cancer and/or treatment, including fear of recurrence (FoR). This review aims to provide an overview of current knowledge on F...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Koch L,Jansen L,Brenner H,Arndt V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be developing into a planetary-scale mental health experiment, undermining the foundations of our being human, obliging us to keep physically apart from one another, and inducing us to see other people as a potential threat. METHODS:In the world of pediatric oncology, we have f...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Clerici CA,Massimino M,Ferrari A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual health concerns in cancer survivors are often unaddressed by providers. Study objectives were to assess cancer survivors' reported rates of communication with oncology providers about sexual health, preference for such communication with their oncology or primary care providers (PCPs), and factors ass...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Sporn NJ,Smith KB,Pirl WF,Lennes IT,Hyland KA,Park ER

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although research on social sharing suggests it could be an important factor in subsequent adjustment, it has rarely been examined in combination with the nature of the support received by patients. The goal of this study was to determine whether and to what extent social sharing concerning the disease and p...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Boinon D,Sultan S,Charles C,Stulz A,Guillemeau C,Delaloge S,Dauchy S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this review is to describe the empirical literature on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Latina breast cancer survivors by exploring the social determinants of health. In framing the key domains of survivors' quality of life within a ecological-contextual model that evaluates indiv...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lopez-Class M,Gomez-Duarte J,Graves K,Ashing-Giwa K

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a consecutive sample of 100 breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, cancer-related distress was assessed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and patients' interest in and acceptance of psychosocial support with the Questionnaire for Psychosocial Support and the European Consultation Liaison Workg...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Söllner W,Maislinger S,König A,Devries A,Lukas P

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with advanced cancer may benefit from end of life (EOL) planning, but there is evidence that their willingness and desire to engage in advance care planning (ACP) varies. The reasons for this remain poorly understood. Previous reviews on ACP most commonly report outcome measures related to medical i...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Johnson S,Butow P,Kerridge I,Tattersall M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify and examine religious and spiritual coping strategies among elderly women with newly diagnosed breast cancer. METHODS:A convenience sample of 33 women age 65 years was recruited within 6 months of diagnosis. Respondents participated in a structured interview with open-ended questions. Transcripts o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Feher S,Maly RC

更新日期：1999-09-01 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：:The literature on health behaviors of young adult cancer survivors is very limited, and thus little is known about preventable risk factors in this population. This paper describes the prevalence of five behavioral risk factors among 541 young adult survivors of childhood cancers from the CCSS cohort who were identifi...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Butterfield RM,Park ER,Puleo E,Mertens A,Gritz ER,Li FP,Emmons K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Women are at risk for prolonged psychological distress following attendance at colposcopy for cervical abnormalities, with potentially negative consequences. Little is presently known about the correlates of post-colposcopy distress. The present study aimed to extend knowledge of correlates of post-colposcopy...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kola-Palmer S,Walsh JC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The nature and magnitude of the problems facing caregivers remain largely unknown in developing countries of the world. This study addresses these issues in a group of caregivers of patients with cancer in Zaria, Nigeria. METHOD:One hundred and three patients attending an oncology outpatient clinic at the A...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Yusuf AJ,Adamu A,Nuhu FT

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Morbidity from head and neck cancers (HNCs) and their treatment are significant, given their proximity to anatomical sites impacting facial appearance and function. Assessing the needs of HNC patients throughout their cancer journey is critical to informing quality care and improving quality of life. We aimed...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shunmugasundaram C,Rutherford C,Butow PN,Sundaresan P,Dhillon HM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) document a significant proportion of cancer survivors reporting severe posttraumatic stress symptoms, even when they do not meet full diagnostic criteria. However, few studies have directly examined the clinical significance of these 'partial PTSD' symptoms in ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Varela VS,Ng A,Mauch P,Recklitis CJ

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:People with inoperable lung cancer experience higher levels of distress, more unmet needs and symptoms than other cancer patients. There is an urgent need to test innovative approaches to improve psychosocial and symptom outcomes in this group. This study tested the hypothesis that a tailored, multidisciplina...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Schofield P,Ugalde A,Gough K,Reece J,Krishnasamy M,Carey M,Ball D,Aranda S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study analyzed cancer survivors' communication experiences that fell short of being patient-centered. Patients' descriptions of communication "breakdowns" were analyzed according to domain (eg, information exchange, fostering relationships, and managing emotions), whether it was a breakdown of commission...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Street RL Jr,Spears E,Madrid S,Mazor KM

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cancer patients and partners often report inadequate communication about illness-related issues, although it is essential for mutual support and informal caregiving. This study examined the patterns of change in dyadic communication between patients with prostate cancer and their partners, and also determined...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Song L,Northouse LL,Zhang L,Braun TM,Cimprich B,Ronis DL,Mood DW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many cancer patients turn to the Internet to obtain information on their disease. This digital quest is often motivated by a perceived discrepancy between the information received from health professionals and patients' actual informational needs. This discrepancy may be reduced by supplementing standard pat...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Emond Y,de Groot J,Wetzels W,van Osch L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study addresses the meanings women with breast cancer attach to their illness within a cognitive-developmental framework. The aim of the present study was twofold: (i) to identify the content of women's meanings in five domains of breast cancer representation (identity, causes, consequences, timeline and...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Travado L,Reis JC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:People with cancer are often confronted not only with the burdens of medical treatment but also with psychological strain, which can lead to mental disorders (MD). To date, the prevalence of MD in newly diagnosed cancer patients and their utilization of mental health services (MHS) are mainly estimated throug...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Salm S,Blaschke K,Ihle P,Schubert I,Dresen A,Pfaff H,Scholten N

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Screening mammography is associated with reduced breast cancer-specific mortality; however, among older women, evidence suggests that the potential harms of screening may outweigh the benefits. We used a qualitative approach to examine the willingness of older women from different racial/ethnic groups to disc...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Housten AJ,Pappadis MR,Krishnan S,Weller SC,Giordano SH,Bevers TB,Volk RJ,Hoover DS

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to examine cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of testing for germline mutations in breast/ovarian cancer-associated genes (BRCA1/BRCA2) among men who undergo genetic testing. METHODS:A cross-sectional study compared 51 mutation carriers with 30 men who tested negativ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Shiloh S,Dagan E,Friedman I,Blank N,Friedman E

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Alopecia is a common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting approximately 65% of patients. Healthcare providers and allied staff recognize that alopecia is distressing for people with cancer; however, they are often unaware of the extent of distress or the great efforts expended by patients to cope with h...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Dua P,Heiland MF,Kracen AC,Deshields TL

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data linkage studies find that depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis predicts reduced survival. This study aimed to determine whether depression or bipolar recorded in routine hospital admission data independently predicts survival in English breast cancer patients and whether onset in relatio...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Kanani R,Davies EA,Hanchett N,Jack RH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In a prospective study of psychobiological responses in patients with operable breast cancer, psychological data were collected one day before surgery and immunological data one day before and seven days after surgery. OBJECTIVES:Explore psychoimmunological correlates related to primary surgical treatment o...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Tjemsland L,Søreide JA,Matre R,Malt UF

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine the self-reported health-related quality of life (HRQL) of children with cancer, and the consistency between child and parent reports of child HRQL, as a function of the child's adaptive style. Participants included 199 children with cancer, 108 healthy children, and their pa...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Jurbergs N,Russell KM,Long A,Phipps S

更新日期：2008-01-01 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:Breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and subsequent treatments present significant challenges and distress for both patients and their partners. This can lead to difficulties in marital relationships and, consequently, decreases in marital adjustment and psychosocial adaptation to BC for both partners. Our objective ...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Brandão T,Pedro J,Nunes N,Martins MV,Costa ME,Matos PM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:One risk management strategy that women at increased familial risk of ovarian cancer may use is screening. Until recently, this has been available as part of the UK Familial Ovarian Cancer Screening Study (UKFOCSS), using ultrasound scans of the ovaries and tumour marker blood tests. The present study aimed t...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Lifford KJ,Clements A,Fraser L,Lancastle D,Brain K,PsyFOCS Management Group.

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Melanoma is on the rise, especially in Caucasian populations exposed to high ultraviolet radiation such as in Australia. This paper examined the psychological components facilitating change in skin cancer prevention or early detection behaviours following a text message intervention. METHODS:The Queensland-b...

journal_title：Psycho-oncology

authors： Baker J,Finch L,Soyer HP,Marshall AL,Baade P,Youl P,Janda M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00