A survivorship care plan for breast cancer survivors: extended results of a randomized clinical trial

Boekhout, Annelies H.; Maunsell, Elizabeth; Pond, Gregory R.; Julian, Jim A.; Coyle, Doug; Levine, Mark; Grunfeld, Eva

doi:10.1007/s11764-015-0443-1

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“…Yet that perceived lack of difficulty did not necessarily mean that patients received all aspects of recommended care. At 24 months' follow-up, Boekhout et al 47 found that 41% of control and 44% of intervention patients had received 3 or more clinical examinations, and that 68% of control and 69% of intervention patients had received 2 or more breast imaging tests. Guidelines for follow-up after breast cancer also include recommendations for psychosocial support, sexual functioning treatment, and other aspects of care 35,48 .…”

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Views of Family Physicians about Survivorship Care Plans to Provide Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care: Exploration of Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

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Views of Family Physicians about Survivorship Care Plans to Provide Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care: Exploration of Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…For instance, a study of 408 early-stage breast cancer survivors randomized subjects to a survivorship care plan or a control group and reported no differences in cancerspecific distress, QOL, satisfaction, or health service outcomes [55]. Similarly, a systematic review of survivorship care plan outcomes reported that among 10 prospective studies of a variety of cancers, no significant benefit was found for distress, satisfaction, or coordination of cancer care [56].…”

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Quality of life among testis cancer survivors

Gilligan

2015

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“…The IOM also made key recommendations including the use of SCP’s to address many of the concerns raised by the current study’s participants [58]. There is a volume of literature suggesting that SCP’s may assist women to identify and address many of the ongoing issues and concerns relating to breast cancer survivorship [22, 25, 99, 133–135]. …”

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A dyadic approach to understanding the impact of breast cancer on relationships between partners during early survivorship

2016

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BackgroundThe shared impact of breast cancer for women and their male partners is emerging as an important consideration during the experience of a breast cancer diagnosis, particularly during survivorship. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women and their partners during early survivorship and contributes a range of insights into the lives of those intimately affected by breast cancer.MethodsIn-depth interviews were completed with Australian women survivors of breast cancer (n = 8) and their partners (n = 8), between six months and five years following cessation of treatment. Questions included a focus on the women and their partners’ daily experiences during early survivorship, including the management of ongoing symptoms, engagement in leisure and social interests, returning to work, communicating with each other, maintenance of the current relationship and other important roles and responsibilities. Thematic analysis was employed to determine key themes arising from the dyadic accounts of women and their partners’ experiences during early breast cancer survivorship.ResultsWomen and their partners experienced many changes to their previous roles, responsibilities and relationships during early breast cancer survivorship. Couples also reported a range of communication, intimacy and sexuality concerns which greatly impacted their interactions with each other, adding further demands on the relationship. Three significant themes were determined: (1) a disconnection within the relationship - this was expressed as the woman survivor of breast cancer needing to prioritise her own needs, sometimes at the expense of her partner and the relationship; (2) reformulating the relationship - this reflects the strategies used by couples to negotiate changes within the relationship; and (3) support is needed to negotiate the future of the relationship - couples emphasised the need for additional support and resources to assist them in maintaining their relationship during early survivorship.ConclusionIt can be concluded that the early survivorship period represents a crucial time for both women and their partners and there are currently limited options available to meet their shared needs and preferences for support. Findings indicate that a suitable model of care underpinned by a biopsychosocial framework, access to comprehensive assessment, timely support and the provision of targeted resources are urgently needed to assist women and their partners during this critical time.

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A survivorship care plan for breast cancer survivors: extended results of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: The transition of survivorship care from cancer center to the primary care setting showed no negative effect on health service and patient-reported outcomes.

Cited by 90 publications

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Views of Family Physicians about Survivorship Care Plans to Provide Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care: Exploration of Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Views of Family Physicians about Survivorship Care Plans to Provide Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care: Exploration of Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Quality of life among testis cancer survivors

A dyadic approach to understanding the impact of breast cancer on relationships between partners during early survivorship

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