Comprehensive cancer control: promoting survivor health and wellness

Rohan, Elizabeth A.; Miller, Nina; Bonner, Floyd; Fultz-Butts, Kristi; Pratt-Chapman, Mandi; Alfano, Catherine M.; Santiago, Kristen; Bergman, Kendall; Tai, Eric

doi:10.1007/s10552-018-1107-z

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“…However, in the proper context, the word “cured” could have a positive impact on cancer survivors because it refers to a risk of death from a given neoplasm not different from the corresponding general population, regardless of the presence or absence of late sequelae (Surbone & Tralongo, ). Obviously, even patients defined as “cured” could have late sequelae that compromise their quality of life to various degrees, and specific oncologic surveillance for those patients should be continued (Rohan et al, ).…”

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Major patterns of cancer cure: Clinical implications

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Introduction This review aimed to classify major patterns of cancer cure and discuss clinical implications. Patterns of cancer cure were identified, in terms of long‐term survival and life expectancy, by means of two recently estimated indicators: cure fraction (CF) and time to cure (TTC). Methods We considered population‐based studies reporting results for some cancer types on CF, defined as the proportion of patients who will reach the same life expectancy of the general population, or/and TTC, the time span necessary to experience a negligible excess mortality. TTC is obtained using conditional relative survival, which indicates the probability of surviving an additional y number of years, given that patients already survived x number of years. Results Four major patterns of cancer types emerged from published studies: (a) cancers with a CF > 60% and a TTC < 5 years (e.g., testicular, thyroid); (b) cancers with a CF between 20% and 50% and a TTC < 10 years (colon, rectum); (c) cancers showing a CF of approximately 50% and TTC > 10 years (breast, prostate and bladder); (d) cancers with a CF < 20% and uncertain TTC (lung or pancreas). Conclusion Clinical and social impact of “cancer cure” categorisation are discussed in details. Recognising a cancer patient as cured represents an opportunity to improve their quality of life.

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Major patterns of cancer cure: Clinical implications

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“…Because the outcomes of patients treated with WBRT is generally poor, the toxicity has been neglected. However, survival is longer owing to the development of cancer treatment and the quality of life is become important [8].…”

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Whole brain radiotherapy using four-field box technique with tilting baseplate for parotid gland sparing

Park

Yea

2019

Radiat Oncol J

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of four-field box whole brain radiotherapy (FB-WBRT) with tilting baseplate by comparing bilateral WBRT (B-WBRT). Methods and Materials: Between March 2016 and September 2018, 20 patients with brain metastases underwent WBRT using the four-field box technique. WBRT is performed with a dose of 30 Gy in 10 fractions daily. Two computed tomography simulations per person were performed. One was in the traditional supine position for B-WBRT and the other by applying the tilting acrylic supine baseplate to elevate the head by 40° for FB-WBRT. The B-WBRT used the field-in-field technique, which is the most commonly used method in our institution. The FB-WBRT comprised anterior, posterior, and bilateral beams. A wedge was applied in anterior and posterior fields to compensate for skull convexity. Results: The average of Dmean of both parotid glands was 10.2 Gy (range, 3.8 to 17.8 Gy) in B-WBRT and 5.4 Gy (range, 2.0 to 11.7 Gy) in FB-WBRT (p < 0.05). Compared to B-WBRT, FB-WBRT reduced the mean dose of the right and left parotid glands from 10.1 Gy to 4.9 Gy and from 10.4 Gy to 5.8 Gy, respectively (p < 0.05). Further, V 5 , V 10 , V 15 , V 20 , and V 25 for the parotid gland decreased significantly in FB-WBRT (p < 0.05). The Dmax and Dmean of lens decreased according to the dose-volume histogram. Conclusion: Compared to B-WBRT, FB-WBRT with a tilting baseplate is a simple and effective method that takes feature of noncoplanar beam to protect the parotid gland.

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“…The expansion of screening programs coupled with advances in treatment have led to an ever-growing cancer survivor population in the U.S. and globally. Cancer survivors benefit from the same PSE strategies that prevent cancer, i.e., smoke-free environments, availability and appeal of healthy foods, opportunities for physical activity through complete streets and safe residential spaces, and mental health supports [13]. Survivorship Care Plans (SCP) are intended to improve information sharing between providers and patients, (i.e., about treatment summaries, recommended follow-care, and responsibilities for follow-up care providers), bolster survivor wellness, and coordinate care—hallmarks of quality, patient-centered care.…”

Section: Comprehensive Cancer Control In Actionmentioning

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Comprehensive cancer control in the U.S.: summarizing twenty years of progress and looking ahead

Hayes

Hohman²,

Vinson

et al. 2018

Cancer Causes Control

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In order to celebrate the accomplishments of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP), the Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partners (CCCNP) developed this Special Issue on Cancer Causes and Control. This, the third Special Issue on Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC), is a reflection of 20 years of building successful partnerships to prevent and control cancer; planning and implementing strategic cancer control; collaborating to address national cancer prevention and control priorities; evaluating efforts; sharing successes; and, in later years, serving as a model for global cancer control planning and implementation. The CDC currently supports cancer control planning and implementation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, eight tribes or tribal organizations, and seven Pacific Island Jurisdictions and U.S. territories through the NCCCP. CCC is an approach that brings together multi-sector partners to address the cancer burden in a community collectively by leveraging existing resources and identifying and addressing cancer related issues and needs. The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership (CCCNP), a partnership of national organizations, has been committed to supporting comprehensive cancer control efforts since 1999. We summarize the efforts described in this Special Issue. We also describe opportunities and critical elements to continue the momentum for comprehensive cancer control well into the future.

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Comprehensive cancer control: promoting survivor health and wellness

Cited by 25 publications

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Major patterns of cancer cure: Clinical implications

Major patterns of cancer cure: Clinical implications

Whole brain radiotherapy using four-field box technique with tilting baseplate for parotid gland sparing

Comprehensive cancer control in the U.S.: summarizing twenty years of progress and looking ahead

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