Physical Needs of Long-term Cancer Patients

Tralongo, Paolo; Pescarenico, Aria Giovanna; Surbone, Antonella; Bordonaro, Sebastiano; Berretta, Massimiliano; Mari, Annamaria Di

doi:10.21873/anticanres.11880

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“…In oncology, the topic of self-care is an increasingly heartfelt topic, as demonstrated by the high number of studies published in the last decade. Cancer survivors experience a wide range of issues starting with the diagnosis and continuing even several years after the end of a treatment [ 2 , 125 ]. In the long term these patients could benefit from new ways of managing their symptoms so as not to be dependent on health professionals.…”

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Self-managed physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A scoping review

Bò¹,

Merlo²,

Ligabue³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Objective Breast cancer survivors (BCS) experience many issues of rehabilitative concern due to the treatments they have undergone. Given the chronicity of these outcomes, the increasing number of survivors, and the positive results obtained by supervised exercise, professionals should consider offering self-managed physical activity (PA) programs to this population. Our aim was to map the currently available evidence about self-care rehabilitation for BCS. Methods Medline, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases were searched for primary literature. Scoping review methodological frameworks were used to tackle the heterogeneity of the topic. Studies investigating self-managed PA interventions prescribed to adult BCS were included. Results One hundred-eight studies were included, with sample sizes ranging from 6 to 692 patients. Information was systematically collected in tables displaying study design, type of PA, duration and recommended frequency, professional leading the study, type of supervision, initial training, strategies used to help patients integrate self-care into their daily lives, and self-managed PA efficacy. Tables were produced for every oncological side effect that BCS might experience: lymphedema, arthralgia, cancer-related fatigue, a decline in physical parameters, treatment-related cardiotoxicity, peripheral neurotoxicity, and a possible decline in the quality of life. Conclusions Self-managed PA has the potential to improve BCS oncological issues. Professionals can adopt many strategies to support patients and empower them with long-lasting self-care competencies. This scoping review provided a comprehensive and easy-to-consult overview of self-managed PA interventions for BCS. We also provided recommendations for future primary studies and secondary synthesis.

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Self-managed physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A scoping review

Bò¹,

Merlo²,

Ligabue³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…This study was conducted on 280 lymphoma patients willing to take part anonymously in a web-based survey prepared by the Pokonaj Chłoniaka Foundation. We developed the survey based on psychosociological experience and literature [12][13][14]. The survey assessed: attitude to and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, the perceived likelihood of COVID-19 infection, personal experiences with COVID-19, and demographic data.…”

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among lymphoma patients in Poland

Brzuszek

Zielińska

Prochoń³

et al. 2021

Acta Haematol Pol.

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Introduction:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the health of the entire population. Neoplastic diseases of the immune system are associated with increased COVID-related mortality. Vaccination is the only effective way to reduce morbidity and mortality, yet vaccine hesitancy has been observed. The aim of this study was to assess attitudes towards vaccination among lymphoma patients and to identify vaccine hesitancy predictors. Material and methods:The study was conducted on 280 patients with lymphoma who took part anonymously in a web-based survey prepared by the Pokonaj Chłoniaka Foundation. The survey assessed: attitude to and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, the perceived likelihood of COVID-19 infection, personal experiences with COVID-19, and demographic data.Results: In our sample, almost one patient in three was vaccine-hesitant. The percentage was higher among patients living in the countryside, villages and smaller towns and in those not educated beyond high school level. The acceptance of vaccination increased with patient age. The high number of skeptical patients could be potentially dangerous, with regard to the high COVID-related complications and mortality.Conclusions: Clear and easily understood information on COVID vaccines can reduce the risk of COVID-related issues. This subject should be addressed in educational campaigns focused particularly on the identified groups of vaccination skeptics.

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“…Also, cancer treatment alone costs the world about US$1.2 trillion annually, which is nearly 2 % of the global gross domestic product in 2019 [ 2 ]. Even though recent cancer treatments have offered better life expectancy, such treatments are not entirely free of side effects or complications [ 3 , 4 ]. In addition, for those with long-term cancer and multiple comorbidities, the management of cancer symptoms, along with oral oncolytic and their toxicities, have increased the burden of complications on a cancer patient [ 4 ].…”

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A scoping review on ‘Maharishi Amrit Kalash’, an ayurveda formulation for cancer prevention and management

Vohra,

Singh,

Shrivastava

2024

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

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Physical Needs of Long-term Cancer Patients

Cited by 9 publications

References 48 publications

Self-managed physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A scoping review

Self-managed physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A scoping review

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among lymphoma patients in Poland

A scoping review on ‘Maharishi Amrit Kalash’, an ayurveda formulation for cancer prevention and management

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