The quality of life and self-efficacy of Turkish breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Akın, Semiha; Can, Gülbeyaz; Durna, Zehra; Aydıner, Adnan

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2008.07.006

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“…In Iraq, in addition to being the most important cancer, there are other features including the tendency for this disease to affect younger women, the obvious rise in incidence rates and the prevalence of advanced stages at presentation associated with more aggressive tumor behavior resulting in greater fatality rate that justify increasing efforts for breast cancer control [6]. Most of the patients were diagnosed in their forties, where the peak frequency occurred, while an obvious decline was displayed after the age of 60 years and this agree with [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], and [12]. This continuing trend for this disease to affect younger generations has been comprehensively illustrated in the Iraqi Cancer Registry [1] and other documented reports from neighboring countries [2], [9], [13], [14].…”

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“…This continuing trend for this disease to affect younger generations has been comprehensively illustrated in the Iraqi Cancer Registry [1] and other documented reports from neighboring countries [2], [9], [13], [14]. This picture differs from that displayed in reports from western and developed countries; where the peak incidence rates project decades later [3], [12]. In a WHO collaborative project it has been proposed that the younger age distribution in the Arab population could be a reflection of the younger demographic profile [4], [7].…”

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Pattern of presentation of breast cancer in Missan's women

Alhelfi¹,

Alhashimi²

2015

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The purpose of the study is to study the pattern of presentation of breast cancer in Missan's women regarding clinical, histopathological and immunological features of malignant breast tissue and focusing on the common presenting pattern and compare it to the neighboring area results. Across sectional study was done. The period of data collection extended from August 2013 to of March 2014. Eighty and five women were involved in the study which was conducted at AlShafaa Oncology Center in Missan province. Most frequently of the breast cancer patients were diagnosed at age group of 35-44 years under the stage II. History of lactation was reported in 65.9%, 83.5% were housewives, 69.4% were married. Positive family history was recorded in 32.9%. 52.9% were with stage II. 40.0% of these patients presented in advanced stages III and IV. Most of the cases have history of normal age of menarche and menopause. About 81.2% came from urban areas. Hormonal therapy was reported in approximately 32.9% of cases. The study concludes that the breast cancer is the most common malignancies in women in Iraq and the most of our women with breast cancer do not have risk factor for their disease.

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Pattern of presentation of breast cancer in Missan's women

Alhelfi¹,

Alhashimi²

2015

IJBAS

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“…In this study, the mean score for self-efficacy obtained by the participants was 54.6, which indicates a low level of selfefficacy among these patients. In a study by Akin, conducted on 141 patients suffering from breast cancer, about their quality of life and self-efficacy, similar results were obtained (30). Another study by Haas on 73 patients suffering from breast cancer showed that cancer-related fatigue led to a decrease in the physical activity self-efficacy among these patients, and given the important role of self-efficacy in doing physical activities, Haas suggested that some intervention measures be taken to improve selfIran Red Crescent Med J.…”

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The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Training on the Enhancement of Physical Activities Among Women Suffering From Breast Cancer: An Evidence-Based Intervention

Soleimani

Almasian

Hassanzadeh

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Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background: At present, women tend to have a longer life-expectancy after a diagnosis of breast cancer has been established, primarily due to earlier diagnoses and advances in the treatment of cancer. Unfortunately, because of the complications of medical treatments, women saved from breast cancer experience a considerable level of disability. One of the complications of such treatments is the avoidance of physical activity.

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“…Various studies 27 have reported that breast cancer and its treatments significantly affect QOL through the impairment of physical function, bodily pain, vitality, social and family roles, emotional welfare, mental health, and general health.…”

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Effects of a combined strength and high-intensity aerobic exercise program in breast cancer survivors: A pilot study

Ortega

Paz

2016

Apunts. Medicina de l'Esport

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a combined strength and high-intensity aerobic exercise program on the quality of life (QOL), fatigue, peak oxygen consumption, strength and IGF-I in breast cancer survivors (BCSs) who had undergone surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy and were being treated with tamoxifen. Methods: Eight BCSs followed the exercise program three times per week for 22 weeks at an intensity of 80%. Herat rate reserve (HRR), strength, QOL, fatigue and insulin-like growth factor-I were evaluated. Results: The eight participants had a 97.8% adherence rate to the training program. Increased peak oxygen consumption (20%), increased strength (56.9%) in the arm without lymphadenectomy (AWL), and increased strength (104%) in the lymphadenectomy arm (AL) were observed. QOL was improved (24%) according to the SF36 and the FACT-B scales. Both general and mood fatigue decreased (67.7%), as did the plasma IGF-I levels (22.8%). Conclusions: A program of incremental strength and aerobic exercise at 80% of the HRR may be effective in improving QOL, maximum oxygen consumption, and strength and in decreasing fatigue and plasma levels of IGF-I in BCSs and does not generate or exacerbate lymphedema. PALABRAS CLAVEIGF-I; Supervivientes al cáncer de mama; Calidad de vida; Fatiga; Ejercicios de fuerza; Actividad física Efectos de un programa combinado de ejercicios de fuerza y aeróbicos de alta intensidad en personas supervivientes al cáncer de mama: estudio piloto ResumenIntroducción: El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los efectos de un programa combinado de ejercicios de fuerza y aeróbicos de alta intensidad sobre la calidad de vida, la fatiga, el consumo máximo de oxígeno, la fuerza y el IGF-I en personas supervivientes al cáncer de mama que habían sido sometidas a cirugía, quimioterapia y/o radioterapia y tratadas con tamoxifeno. Métodos: Ocho supervivientes al cáncer de mama siguieron el programa de ejercicios, 3 veces por semana durante un periodo de 22 semanas, con una intensidad del 80%. Se evaluaron la reserva del ritmo cardíaco (HRR), la fuerza, la calidad de vida, la fatiga y el factor de crecimiento insulínico tipo 1 (IGF-I). Resultados: Los 8 participantes reflejaron un índice de adherencia del 97,8% al programa de entrenamiento. Se observaron el incremento del consumo máximo de oxígeno (20%), el incremento de fuerza (56,9%) en el brazo sin linfadenectomía y el incremento de fuerza (104%) en el brazo con linfadenectomía. Se produjo una mejoría de la calidad de vida (24%) con arreglo a las escalas SF36 y FACT-B. Disminuyeron la fatiga general y el desánimo (67,7%), al igual que los niveles plasmáticos del IGF-I (22,8%). Conclusiones: Un programa en el que se incremente la fuerza y el ejercicio aeróbico al 80% del HRR puede resultar eficaz para mejorar la calidad de vida, el consumo máximo de oxígeno y la fuerza, y disminuir la fatiga y los niveles plasmáticos de IGF-I, en las personas supervivientes al cáncer de mama, no generando ni exacerban...

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The quality of life and self-efficacy of Turkish breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Cited by 99 publications

References 27 publications

Pattern of presentation of breast cancer in Missan's women

Pattern of presentation of breast cancer in Missan's women

The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Training on the Enhancement of Physical Activities Among Women Suffering From Breast Cancer: An Evidence-Based Intervention

Effects of a combined strength and high-intensity aerobic exercise program in breast cancer survivors: A pilot study

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