scholarly journals The impact of tongue-deviating and tongue-depressing oral stents on long-term radiation-associated symptoms in oropharyngeal cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Stieb ◽  
Ismael Perez-Martinez ◽  
Abdallah S.R. Mohamed ◽  
Stockton Rock ◽  
Nimit Bajaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Long-Term Employment Outcomes among Female Cancer Survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine C. Ekenga ◽  
Eunsun Kwon ◽  
BoRin Kim ◽  
Sojung Park
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
The United States ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Hours Worked ◽  
Professional Workers ◽  
Working Age ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Advances in early detection and treatment have led to a growing population of female cancer survivors, many of whom are of working age. We examined the relationship between cancer and long-term (>5 years) employment outcomes in a nationally representative sample of working-age women in the United States. Data from nine waves of the Health and Retirement Study were used to examine employment status and weekly hours worked among cancer survivors (n = 483) and women without cancer (n = 6605). We used random slope regression models to estimate the impact of cancer and occupation type on employment outcomes. There was no difference in employment status between cancer survivors and women without cancer at baseline; however, during follow-up, cancer survivors were more likely to be employed than women without cancer (odds ratio (OR) = 1.33, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11–1.58). Among 6–10-year survivors, professional workers were less likely (OR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.21–0.74) to be employed than manual workers. Among >10-year survivors, professional workers averaged fewer weekly hours worked (−2.4 h, 95% CI: −4.4–−0.47) than manual workers. The impact of cancer on long-term employment outcomes may differ by occupation type. Identifying the occupation-specific mechanisms associated with the return to work will be critical to developing targeted strategies to promote employment in the growing female cancer survivor population.

scholarly journals Diet and Behavior Modifications by Long-term Rectal Cancer Survivors to Manage Bowel Dysfunction-Associated Symptoms*

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Virginia Sun ◽  
Christopher S. Wendel ◽  
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried ◽  
Marcia Grant ◽  
Carmit K. McMullen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Bowel Dysfunction ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
Behavior Modifications ◽  
And Behavior

The impact of psychosocial characteristics in predicting smoking cessation in long-term cancer survivors: A time-to-event analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 2458-2465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael R. Symes ◽  
J. Lee Westmaas ◽  
Deborah K. Mayer ◽  
Marcella H. Boynton ◽  
Kurt M. Ribisl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Event Analysis ◽  
Time To Event ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Dose-Volume Correlates of Patient-Reported Trismus in Long-Term Oropharyngeal Cancer Survivors after IMRT

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. S218
Author(s):  
M. Kamal ◽  
C. Rock ◽  
S.R. Grant ◽  
J. Zaveri ◽  
R. Granberry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Dose Volume ◽  
Patient Reported

scholarly journals Employment changes among Chinese family caregivers of long-term cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqi Liu ◽  
Mingzhu Su ◽  
Nengliang Yao ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Jialin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Limited Ability ◽  
Employment Patterns ◽  
Employment Hours ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Family caregivers (FCGs) play a key role in the plan of care provision for long-term cancer survivors, yet few studies have been conducted on the impact of long-term caregiving on FCGs and their employment patterns. This study aims to further our understanding of the effect that caregiving role has on FCGs by identifying what cancer-related characteristics influence reduction of employment hours among FCGs in the post-treatment phase in China. Methods A total of 1155 cancer survivors participated in this study. Patients reported changes in the employment patterns of their FCGs. Descriptive analysis looked at demographic and cancer-related characteristics of cancer survivors and types of FCGs’ employment changes in both primary- and post-treatment phases. Chi-square test was used to statistically test the association between survivors’ characteristics and changes in FCGs’ hours of labor force work in post-treatment phase. Separate multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between cancer-related characteristics of participants and employment reduction patterns among FCGs in post-treatment phase while controlling for demographic factors. Results In the primary-treatment phase, 45.6% of all FCGs reduced their working hours and 17.4% stopped working altogether. In the post-treatment phase, 25.2% of FCGs worked fewer hours and 6.6% left the workforce completely. The results show that a higher probability of change in employment hours among FCGs is associated with the following patient characteristics: having comorbidities, receiving chemotherapy treatment, limited ability to perform physical tasks, limited ability to perform mental tasks, and diagnosis of stage II of cancer. Conclusions Care for cancer patients in both primary- and post- treatment phases may have substantial impacts on hours of formal employment of Chinese FCGs. Interventions helping FCGs balance caregiving duties with labor force work are warranted.

scholarly journals Riding the Crest of the Teachable Moment: Promoting Long-Term Health After the Diagnosis of Cancer

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (24) ◽  
pp. 5814-5830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried ◽  
Noreen M. Aziz ◽  
Julia H. Rowland ◽  
Bernardine M. Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Cancer survivors are at increased risk for several comorbid conditions, and many seek lifestyle change to reduce dysfunction and improve long-term health. To better understand the impact of cancer on adult survivors' health and health behaviors, a review was conducted to determine (1) prevalent physical health conditions, (2) persistent lifestyle changes, and (3) outcomes of previous lifestyle interventions aimed at improving health within this population. Methods Relevant studies from 1966 and beyond were identified through MEDLINE and PubMed searches. Results Cancer survivors are at increased risk for progressive disease but also for second primaries, osteoporosis, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and functional decline. To improve overall health, survivors frequently initiate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes after diagnosis. However, those who are male, older, and less educated are less likely to adopt these changes. There also is selective uptake of messages, as evidenced by findings that only 25% to 42% of survivors consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, and approximately 70% of breast and prostate cancer survivors are overweight or obese. Several behavioral interventions show promise for improving survivors' health-related outcomes. Oncologists can play a pivotal role in health promotion, yet only 20% provide such guidance. Conclusion With 64% of cancer patients surviving > 5 years beyond diagnosis, oncologists are challenged to expand their focus from acute care to managing the long-term health consequences of cancer. Although more research is needed, opportunities exist for oncologists to promote lifestyle changes that may improve the length and quality of life of their patients.

The impact of job status on quality of life: general population versus long-term cancer survivors

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1552-1559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seo Yoon Lee ◽  
Sun Jung Kim ◽  
Jaeyong Shin ◽  
Kyu-Tae Han ◽  
Eun-Cheol Park
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Job Status ◽  
The Impact

The impact of long-term follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors: A systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 114 ◽  
pp. 131-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Signorelli ◽  
Claire E. Wakefield ◽  
Joanna E. Fardell ◽  
W. Hamish B. Wallace ◽  
Eden G. Robertson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Follow Up Care ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
The Impact

Impact of p16 status on the QOL effects of chemoradiation for locally advanced oropharynx cancer: Results of TROG 02.02.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 5571-5571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolie Ringash ◽  
Richard Fisher ◽  
Lester J. Peters ◽  
Brian O'Sullivan ◽  
Andy Trotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Phase Iii Trial ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ecog Ps ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Subsequent Time Point

5571 Background: We report the impact of p16 status on quality of life (QOL) for patients with stage III or IV (excluding T1-2N1 and M1) squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (OPC) treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy in a large international phase III trial (TROG 02.02/HeadSTART). Methods: The 861 patients accrued received definitive radiotherapy (RT) (70 Gy/7 weeks) concurrently with 3 cycles of either cisplatin (100mg/m2) or cisplatin (75 mg/m2) plus tirapazamine (290 mg/m2/day) by random assignment, as previously described. QOL was measured with the FACT-H&N at baseline, 2,6,12, 23 and 38 months. No significant difference in overall or subscale QOL score change from baseline was observed between arms at any subsequent time point; results for the oropharynx subgroup by p16 status are reported for both treatment arms combined. Results: Of 853 eligible participants, 465 had OPC, for whom p16 status could be determined in 206. Of 179 who received adequate RT (≥ 60 Gy, no major deviations) and completed baseline QOL, 104 were p16+ and 79 were p16-. p16+ patients had better baseline ECOG PS, lower T-category, higher N-category, were younger and were less likely to be current smokers. Baseline mean FACT-H&N score was statistically and clinically significantly better in p16+ patients (111 vs. 102, p=0.001). The drop in QOL from baseline to 2 months was more severe in p16+ cases (-20.4 vs -9.1, p=0.001), resulting in an equalization of 2 month scores (p16+: 90.6, p16-: 93.6, p=0.16). At 6 and 12 months post-treatment, no difference in score changes from baseline by p16 status was seen (6 mo, p16+: -6.2, p16 -:-1.2, p=0.22; 12 mo, p16 +: -0.3, p16 -: +2.0, p=0.82). Conclusions: p16 associated oropharyngeal cancer has been shown to be a distinct entity with different demographic features. In our study, such patients exhibited better baseline QOL and a more severe drop immediately after treatment, but did not differ in long-term QOL response to the effects of aggressive concurrent chemoradiation. Given the favorable prognosis of p16-associated oropharyngeal cancer, efforts to reduce the QOL burden of treatment are warranted.

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