The Effectiveness of Psychological Treatments in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Guarino, Angela; Polini, Cristina; Forte, Giuseppe; Favieri, Francesca; Boncompagni, Ilaria; Casagrande, Maria

doi:10.3390/jcm9010209

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“…These results seem to further prove how empathy and clarity of communication in doctorpatient dialogues may buffer patients' development of psychological symptoms [62,134]. The innovation and usefulness of these results consist of the fact that it seems to be the first time that the buffering effect of the two aforementioned communicative elements is proved in relation to COVID-19-related negative feelings.…”

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confidence: 52%

From Fear to Hopelessness: The Buffering Effect of Patient-Centered Communication in a Sample of Oncological Patients during COVID-19

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Marconi

Taccini

et al. 2021

Behavioral Sciences

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Background: COVID-19 represents a threat both for the physical and psychological health of oncological patients experiencing heightened distress levels to which the fear of the virus is also added. Moreover, fear of COVID-19 could lead oncological patients to experience feelings of hopelessness related to their medical care. Patient-centered communication may act as a buffer against the aforementioned variables. This study aimed to test the role of doctor–patient communication in the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and hopelessness. Methods: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a sample of 90 oncological outpatients was recruited (40 males (44.4%) and 50 females (55.6%), mean age = 66.08 (SD = 12.12)). A structured interview was developed and used during the pandemic to measure the patients’ perceived (A) fear of COVID-19, and (B) feelings of hopelessness, and (C) physicians’ use of empathetic and (D) clear language during the consultation. A multiple mediation model was tested, and the effects between males and females were also compared. Results: Empathetic and clear doctor–patient communication buffered the adverse effect of the fear of COVID-19 on hopelessness through a full-mediation model. The effects did not differ between males and females in the overall model but its indirect effects. Discussions: Patient-centered communication using empathy and clear language can buffer the adverse effect of the fear of COVID-19 and protect oncological patients from hopelessness during the pandemic. These findings might help to improve clinical oncological practice.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 52%

From Fear to Hopelessness: The Buffering Effect of Patient-Centered Communication in a Sample of Oncological Patients during COVID-19

Rossi

Marconi

Taccini

et al. 2021

Behavioral Sciences

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“…A multidisciplinary approach is important, with dietary intervention, a physical training protocol, medical monitoring of pre-existing comorbidities and psychological monitoring to support behavioral changes. Psychological counseling is important for changing habits, and also for improving quality of life and reducing anxiety and depression in BC patients [ 76 ]. Another important aspect is the monitoring of cardiovascular health through specific tests during treatment and oncological follow-ups.…”

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confidence: 99%

Breast Cancer Survivors Undergoing Endocrine Therapy Have a Worrying Risk Factor Profile for Cardiovascular Diseases

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The increased risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in breast cancer survivors has been widely discussed in the literature and occurs due to the cardiotoxicity of antineoplastic treatments, and also to the common risk factors between these diseases. Thus, the objective of our study was to evaluate, prospectively, the number of risk factors (NRF) for CVDs in women during endocrine therapy, and to associate the NRF with C reactive protein (CRP) and phase angle (PhA). The following risk factors for CVD were evaluated at three times: anthracycline chemotherapy, radiotherapy, comorbidities, inadequate diet, overweight, abdominal adiposity, alcoholism, smoking, physical inactivity and altered lipid profile. There was inadequacy in the most components of the Brazilian Healthy Eating Index—Revised and inadequate consumption of various types of fats and fibers. Most women in this study presented excessive abdominal fat and overweight, but these parameters have not changed over time (p < 0.005). Moreover, a high frequency of systemic arterial hypertension and physical inactivity was observed. The average NRF for CVDs was above ten, at the three evaluation times. Women with higher NRF had higher levels of CRP (p = 0.003), a predictor of cardiovascular risk, however, there was no significance with PhA (p = 0.256). Thus, intervention is needed to improve lifestyle.

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“…Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second most fatal tumor-based human disease ( 65 ). The expression of RBM genes (RBMX, RBM3, and RBM10) on the X chromosome, as well as the expression of apoptosis-related genes, namely Bcl-2 and Bax, was detected by differential RT-PCR in 122 cases of breast cancer.…”

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RBM10 Regulates Tumor Apoptosis, Proliferation, and Metastasis

Cao

Zhang

et al. 2021

Front. Oncol.

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The RNA-binding motif protein 10 (RBM10) is involved in alternative splicing and modifies mRNA post-transcriptionally. RBM10 is abnormally expressed in the lung, breast, and colorectal cancer, female genital tumors, osteosarcoma, and other malignant tumors. It can inhibit proliferation, promote apoptosis, and inhibit invasion and metastasis. RBM10 has long been considered a tumor suppressor because it promotes apoptosis through the regulation of the MDM2-p53 negative feedback loop, Bcl-2, Bax, and other apoptotic proteins and inhibits proliferation through the Notch signaling and rap1a/Akt/CREB pathways. However, it has been recently demonstrated that RBM10 can also promote cancer. Given these different views, it is necessary to summarize the research progress of RBM10 in various fields to reasonably analyze the underlying molecular mechanisms, and provide new ideas and directions for the clinical research of RBM10 in various cancer types. In this review, we provide a new perspective on the reasons for these opposing effects on cancer biology, molecular mechanisms, research progress, and clinical value of RBM10.

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The Effectiveness of Psychological Treatments in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 67 publications

References 107 publications

From Fear to Hopelessness: The Buffering Effect of Patient-Centered Communication in a Sample of Oncological Patients during COVID-19

From Fear to Hopelessness: The Buffering Effect of Patient-Centered Communication in a Sample of Oncological Patients during COVID-19

Breast Cancer Survivors Undergoing Endocrine Therapy Have a Worrying Risk Factor Profile for Cardiovascular Diseases

RBM10 Regulates Tumor Apoptosis, Proliferation, and Metastasis

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