The older cancer survivor

Rao, Arati V.; Demark‐Wahnefried, Wendy

doi:10.1016/j.critrevonc.2006.06.003

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“…Firstly, the majority of studies published in this area adopt a positivist approach [21][22][23][24][25], although some studies do adopt an interpretive approach [26][27][28][29]. Through using a qualitative approach to data collection and analysis, this study was able to investigate the patients' changing perceptions over a 6-month time period for the following QoL indicators of (i) self-efficacy, (ii) selfmanagement, (iii) chronic fatigue and (iv) increasing energy levels [12,16,18]. Secondly, the deployment of 3 data collection and analysis phases contrasts markedly with traditional data collection schedules in the literature, which tend to adhere to the life-cycle of the exercise referral scheme, that is, pre and post a 12-week intervention [15,26,[30][31][32][33].…”

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“…As cancer-related health problems can persist for many years following treatment, approaches to cancer survival should include the need to help patients self-manage their chronic conditions [12]. Selfmanagement of a chronic condition has been defined as a person's ability to manage the symptoms, treatment and the consequences of living with it [13].…”

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Perceived changes to quality of life indicators following a physical activity intervention for recovering cancer patients: A qualitative study.

Queen

Cotton²,

Brown³

et al. 2016

EJPCH

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Aim:The aim of this study was to examine the perceived changes in quality of life (QoL) for a group of recovering cancer patients, following 6 months of physical activity. Background: Evidence suggests that physical activity can improve the QoL of recovering cancer patients, reducing many of the side-effects of cancer and its related treatments, including depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, with an improvement in physical and psychological health. Method: A qualitative study with 14 mixed site cancer patients aged 43-70 (12 women, 2 men). The intervention was in 2 parts the first part was an 8-week physical activity programme, the second part related to a period of non-supervised, physical activity for 4 months (6 months in total). The programme took place at a University in the South West of England, UK. Semi-structured interviews with patients took place 3 times over 6 months. A grounded theory approach was used to analyse the data. Results: We found that prior to the 6-month physical activity intervention many of the patients were anxious about being able to complete the initial 8 week programme. Anxieties related to low self-esteem and the chronic fatigue resulting from their cancer treatment. Consequently, several patients expressed concerns about their ability to help themselves self-manage their recovery through physical activity. On completion of the intervention the majority of patients described improvements in their perceived QoL in terms of their ability to self-manage and to engage in their self-efficacy, reporting increased energy levels and decreases in chronic fatigue. Conclusion: Our study has provided valuable insights into how the perceived QoL of a group of recovering cancer patients can be improved through a combined 6-month period of supervised and independent physical activity. These findings serve as further evidence of the effectiveness of a person-centered healthcare approach for recovering cancer patients.

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confidence: 99%

Perceived changes to quality of life indicators following a physical activity intervention for recovering cancer patients: A qualitative study.

Queen

Cotton²,

Brown³

et al. 2016

EJPCH

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“…Los esfuerzos recientes se centran en reducir o prevenir la aparición de segundos cánceres por un lado y en las comorbilidades secundarias al tratamiento anticanceroso recibido (26,27).…”

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“…De los supervivientes por cáncer a largo plazo, 65% son mayores de 65 años, y de ellos 22% por cáncer de mama, 17% por cáncer de próstata, 11% por cáncer colorrectal y 10% por cáncer ginecológico (26).…”

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“…Si bien son conocidos y están plenamente establecidos los cambios fisiológicos que se producen en el organismo secundarios al tratamiento hormonal tanto en el tratamiento del cáncer de mama como en el cáncer de próstata, no disponemos en la actualidad de datos suficientes para afirmar un mayor o menor efecto deletéreo de estos tratamientos relacionados con la edad del paciente (26).…”

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Prevalencia y tratamiento de la patología oncológica en el anciano: El reto que se avecina

Portilla¹,

Lecea²,

Cendoya³

et al. 2008

Rev. esp. enferm. dig.

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RESUMENLa esperanza media de vida en España se ha más que duplicado a lo largo del siglo XX, llegando en la actualidad a 75 años en el varón y 83 años en la mujer. Las predicciones de la evolución y crecimiento poblacional a nivel mundial y nacional auguran un shock demográfico cuando en España el número de mayores de 65 años alcance el 33,5% de la población en el 2050.Es conocido que el cáncer está intrínseca y directamente relacionado con la edad, siendo una patología de personas mayores, ya que al menos el 60% de ellos aparecen en mayores de 65 años. Los ancianos constituyen el grupo más importante de la práctica oncológica médica. Las predicciones de envejecimiento de la población española, permiten intuir que el cáncer en el anciano y su tratamiento deba ser considerado un problema sanitario de primer orden.El cáncer ya no es sinónimo de muerte para la mayoría de los pacientes. Globalmente el 60% se curan o cronifican. Esta mejora pronóstico tiene un precio tanto en las expectativas de tratamiento como de posterior seguimiento y mantenimiento de las secuelas que pueden generarse.El mayor y mejor conocimiento y comprensión del proceso de envejecimiento, permitirá identificar y seleccionar aquellos pacientes mayores que pueden beneficiarse de medidas de prevención y tratamiento, y lo más importante permitirá identificar aquellos pacientes que no son candidatos de tratamientos con intención curativa por tratarse de población frágil.Los adelantos en el campo de la cirugía, especialmente en la cirugía mínimamente invasiva y su aplicación al campo de la cirugía oncológica, permiten prever que un mayor número de pacientes ancianos podrán beneficiarse de un tratamiento con intención curativa. La edad no prevendrá de tratamientos apropiados en individuos ancianos con cáncer, especialmente aquellos en los que tengan una adecuada expectativa de vida y reserva funcional. Combatir esta discriminación sanitaria constituye una de las principales prioridades en la estrategia para el mantenimiento de la salud del anciano. ABSTRACTLife expectancy in Spain has more than duplicated during the last 20 th Century, and is currently 75 years for men and 83 years for women. Predictions on the evolution of the National and global population anticipate a demographic shock in Spain when individuals older than 65 years eventually make up more than 33.5% of the Spanish population by year 2050.It is known that cancer is directly related with age, and that it is a disease of older people -at least 60% of all cancers are diagnosed in patients older than 65 years. The older people group is the most important group of patients in oncologic practice today. Predictions on the aging of the Spanish population show that cancer in the aging patient and its treatment must be considered a first-line health problem. The diagnosis of cancer is not associated with death in the majority of patients. Sixty percent of cancers are globally cured or chronified. This advanced prognosis has its toll not only in the expectancy of treatment but also in subseque...

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