Identification of health care needs of long-term breast cancer survivors among Israeli women

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 737-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Mandelzweig ◽  
Angela Chetrit ◽  
Tova Amitai ◽  
Bernice Oberman ◽  
Nava Siegelmann Danieli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs

scholarly journals Assessing gynecologic and breast cancer survivors' sexual health care needs

Cancer ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 2643-2651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily K. Hill ◽  
Stacey Sandbo ◽  
Emily Abramsohn ◽  
Jennifer Makelarski ◽  
Kristen Wroblewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Care

scholarly journals Cancer Survivorship Issues: Life After Treatment and Implications for an Aging Population

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (24) ◽  
pp. 2662-2668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia H. Rowland ◽  
Keith M. Bellizzi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Survivorship ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
National Population ◽  
The Us

The US population of cancer survivors age ≥ 65 years will continue to grow rapidly over the next few decades. This growth will be driven largely by the aging of the national population. With the diffusion of earlier detection and more effective therapies, the majority of these individuals can expect to live long term after diagnosis. This often vulnerable group of survivors poses significant challenges for both researchers and clinicians with regard to how best to document and address its unique health care needs. In this article, we briefly review the long-term and late-occurring effects of cancer and its treatment in older survivors, review information on current patterns of post-treatment care and the evolving guidelines for this care, and discuss opportunities for future research.

scholarly journals Correction to: Health care services use among long-term breast cancer survivors: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 494-494
Author(s):  
Anna Jansana ◽  
Margarita Posso ◽  
Inmaculada Guerrero ◽  
Alexandra Prados-Torres ◽  
Maria Isabel Del Cura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Services Use

Health care utilisation and characteristics of long-term breast cancer survivors: Nationwide survey in Denmark

2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Peuckmann ◽  
O. Ekholm ◽  
P. Sjøgren ◽  
N.K. Rasmussen ◽  
P. Christiansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Health Care Utilisation ◽  
Care Utilisation

scholarly journals Health care services use among long-term breast cancer survivors: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Jansana ◽  
Margarita Posso ◽  
Inmaculada Guerrero ◽  
Alexandra Prados-Torres ◽  
Maria Isabel Del Cura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Services Use

scholarly journals Understanding Supportive Care Factors Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia M. Davis ◽  
Adeline M. Nyamathi ◽  
Alham Abuatiq ◽  
Geraldine C. Fike ◽  
Anna M. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
African American ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Introduction: Comprehensive breast cancer care includes not only diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cancer but also assessment and management of the physical, psychological, social, and informational needs, collectively known as supportive care. Several studies have documented the importance of addressing supportive care factors among breast cancer survivors. However, there appears to be a paucity of research concerning African American breast cancer survivors (AABCS). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe and understand the patient-centered supportive care factors among self-identified AABCS. Method: Using a qualitative descriptive approach, an open-ended question explored supportive care factors that were used by N = 155 AABCS. Results: Four supportive care factors were identified: faith, supportive structures, optimism, and access to information. Discussion: An understanding of these factors might facilitate discussion between survivors and the health care team. The resultant effect could also inform and promote the delivery of culturally specific health care to address the supportive care needs among these women.

Fear of Recurrence as a Predictor of Care Needs for Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Ying Fang ◽  
Susan Jane Fetzer ◽  
Kuo-Ting Lee ◽  
Yao-Lung Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence ◽  
Care Needs

scholarly journals Perspectives of Survivorship Care Plans Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327482091720
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Krok-Schoen ◽  
Michelle J. Naughton ◽  
Anne M. Noonan ◽  
Janell Pisegna ◽  
Jennifer DeSalvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Survivorship Care Plan ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Term Care

The Commission on Cancer’s standard 3.3 represents a paradigm shift in the care of cancer survivors, recommending that survivors receive a treatment summary and survivorship care plan (SCPs). A focus on older breast cancer survivors is needed, as they are the majority of the breast cancer population and their experiences and perspectives of SCPs is limited in the literature. This pilot study utilized a mixed methods approach (focus groups and self-report questionnaire data) to gather information on older (≥65 years) breast cancer survivors’ perspectives of their SCPs, cancer survivorship, and communication with their health-care providers. The questionnaire was completed individually by the participants prior to the focus group and contained items on basic demographics and their health status following cancer treatment. The focus groups indicated that only a minority of women actually developed a SCP. Those who developed a SCP in collaboration with their providers valued the personal care and attention received. However, some participants reported poor communication with their providers and within their health-care team, resulting in frustration and confusion. Participants’ suggestions for ideal SCPs included better education and personalization, particularly in appropriate nutrition and exercise, and managing side effects and comorbidities. Lastly, the women believed that additional long-term care resources, such as health coaches, were important in improving their survivorship. These findings provide insight into enhancing the content, communication, and application of SCPs to improve the survivorship experience of older breast cancer survivors.

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