Fear of cancer recurrence, supportive care needs, and the utilization of psychosocial services in cancer survivors: A cross‐sectional survey in Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Man Chung Li ◽  
Hui Lin Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychosocial Services ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

scholarly journals Fears of COVID-19 and cancer recurrence related to work sustainability among male cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Purpose: Male cancer survivors represent an important at-risk population for COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic requires a global response for this most vulnerable population. This study purpose was to explore whether fear of COVID-19 and fear of cancer recurrence are related to the likelihood of remaining at work following treatment in male cancer survivors. Survivors and methods: A cross-sectional survey was used. Data were collected in China in May to June 2020. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) Inventory-Short Form and work sustainability subscale of the Readiness for Return to Work Scale were completed by male cancer survivors. Results: A total of 121 employed male cancer survivors participated in this study. Fear of COVID-19 and fear of cancer recurrence were both negatively correlated with work sustainability (β = -0.11, and β = -0.19, respectively). Significant interaction effects between fear of COVID-19 and fear of cancer recurrence were observed (β = 0.46, P < 0.01). Advanced disease stage, undergoing radiation therapy and having recently completed cancer treatment were all factors related to lower work sustainability scores (β = -0.28, β = -0.15, and β = -0.17, respectively). The overall path model yielded a good fit: χ2/df = 1.12 (P = 0.24), RMSEA = 0.07, TLI = 0.98, CFI = 0.99, IFI = 0.92, and NFI = 0.96. Conclusion: Fear of COVID-19 is a mediator between fear of cancer recurrence and work sustainability among Chinese male cancer survivors. The findings also indicated that male cancer survivors with higher FCR levels reported less confidence in their ability to remain at work. This information can assist in the development of new interventions and educational programs for cancer survivors, healthcare providers and employers, to improve employees' ability to remain at work.

Testicular cancer survivors' supportive care needs and use of online support: a cross-sectional survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 2737-2746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline L. Bender ◽  
David Wiljer ◽  
Matthew J. To ◽  
Philippe L. Bedard ◽  
Peter Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Testicular Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Testicular Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals The Association Between Fear of Cancer Recurrence and the Gut Microbiota in Breast Cancer Survivors (P05-030-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Okubo ◽  
Takayuki Kinoshita ◽  
Noriko Katsumata ◽  
Yasuhiro Uezono ◽  
Jinzhong Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Relative Abundance ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Memory ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Abstract Objectives Dysfunctional processing of fear memory may be involved in the pathophysiology of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), which is cited as the major unmet psychological need of cancer survivors. Emerging evidence has shown that the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis affects psychiatric disorders, including depressive and anxiety disorders, which are associated with fear memory (PMID: 29628046). We therefore hypothesized that the gut microbiota is associated with FCR in cancer survivors (PMID: 29628046). Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer who were not currently undergoing chemotherapy. Fecal samples were obtained to assess the gut microbiota. FCR grade was assessed using the Concerns About Recurrence Scale (CARS). Results Mean age of the participants (n = 126) was 58 years; 47% had stage I disease. Multiple regression analysis with adjustment for possible confounders showed that the relative abundance of the Bacteroides genus (beta = 0.180, P = 0.03) was significantly and directly associated with FCR. In the 57 participants with a history of chemotherapy, higher FCR was associated with lower microbial diversity (P = 0.04), lower relative abundance of Firmicutes (P = 0.03) and higher relative abundance of Bacteroidetes (P = 0.04) at the phylum level, and higher relative abundance of Bacteroides (P < 0.01) and lower relative abundance of Lachnospiraceae.g (P = 0.03) and Ruminococcus (P = 0.02) at the genus level. Conclusions Our findings provide the first evidence of an association between the gut microbiota and FCR and suggest that chemotherapy-induced changes in gut microbiota can influence FCR. Further studies should examine the effects of the gut microbiota on FCR using a prospective design. Funding Sources This study was supported in-part by a donation from Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd, grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences and the Foundation for Promotion of Cancer Research.

Quality of Life and Supportive Care Needs of Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1385-1406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne M. Reb ◽  
Diane G. Cope
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Care Needs

Gynecologic cancer survivors experience significant distress that can impact quality of life (QOL). Optimal survivorship care requires an understanding of the survivor’s QOL and supportive care needs. The purpose of this study was to describe the QOL and needs of gynecologic cancer survivors. Women with an initial diagnosis of gynecologic cancer within 7 months of completing primary treatment ( N = 34) completed the QOL-Cancer Survivor tool and the Cancer Survivors’ Unmet Needs Survey. Fear of cancer recurrence was a repetitive theme for both tools. The lowest ranking QOL items were distress from diagnosis and treatment, family distress, and uncertainty about the future. Commonly reported needs included help to reduce stress, manage side effects, cope with fears of cancer recurrence, and gain reassurance that providers were communicating, and providing the very best medical care. Appreciating QOL and needs can facilitate the development of support services specifically tailored to gynecologic survivors.

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