A qualitative study evaluating experiences of a lifestyle intervention in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen suppression therapy [PDF]
BACKGROUND The severe iatrogenic hypogonadal state induced by medical castration used for treatment of prostate cancer is associated with adverse effects including fatigue, increased fracture risk, and a decrease in skeletal muscle function, which ...
Bourke, Liam +5 more
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in cancer care, and preliminary research suggests that these disruptions are associated with increased levels of psychosocial distress among cancer survivors.
Emily C. Soriano +7 more
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Variations in concerns reported on the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI) in head and neck cancer patients from different health settings across the world [PDF]
Background: The aim was to collate and contrast patient concerns from a range of different head and neck cancer follow-up clinics around the world. Also, we sought to explore the relationship, if any, between responses to the patient concerns inventory ...
Alvear, Alvaro +36 more
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Fear of cancer recurrence and social support among indonesian gynecological cancer survivors [PDF]
Background: Fear of cancer recurrence is a long-term psychological problem of the cancer survivors regardless of the type of cancer. A growing number of studies had addressed fear of cancer recurrence, yet they are largely focused on the breast cancer ...
Wijayanti Tri +3 more
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Investigation and correlation analysis of fear of cancer recurrence and social support after thyroid cancer surgery [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the association between fear of cancer recurrence and the level of social support among individuals who have undergone thyroid cancer surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study was conducted at our hospital from May 2021
Q.-Y. Bian, L.-L. Xiao, X.-B. Yao
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Options for early breast cancer follow-up in primary and secondary care : a systematic review [PDF]
Background Both incidence of breast cancer and survival have increased in recent years and there is a need to review follow up strategies. This study aims to assess the evidence for benefits of follow-up in different settings for women who have had ...
A David +89 more
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A Family History of Lethal Prostate Cancer and Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy. [PDF]
We investigated whether a family history of lethal prostate cancer (PCa) was associated with high-risk disease or biochemical recurrence in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. A cohort of radical prostatectomy patients was stratified into men with
Cohen, Seth A +4 more
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Familial aspects of fear of cancer recurrence: current insights and knowledge gaps
Fear of cancer recurrence is fear or worry about cancer recurrence or progress. Fear of recurrence can impact patients’ quality of life and wellbeing. Cancer survivors’ families support them practically and emotionally, making them a vital supplement for
Aida Faraji +4 more
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Oncological safety of stromal vascular fraction enriched fat grafting in two-stage breast reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy: long-term results of a prospective study [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is commonly used to treat implant palpability and prevent fibrosis and thinning in mastectomy skin flaps.
Badylak, S. +13 more
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Interpretation Bias in Breast Cancer Survivors Experiencing Fear of Cancer Recurrence [PDF]
Introduction: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a prevalent and persistent challenge that many cancer survivors endure. While the role of interpretation bias, a tendency to perceive ambiguous situations as threatening, has been established in the onset and maintenance of FCR, few studies have examined cancer-related interpretation bias specifically ...
Malwina Tuman +9 more
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