First exercise group for Turkish breast cancer patients in Vienna – a pilot project to include Turkish migrants

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadime Cenik ◽  
Mohammad Keilani ◽  
Arik Galid ◽  
Richard Crevenna
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Turkish Migrants

Geriatric screening of older breast cancer patients – a pilot project

2011 ◽  
Vol 71 (08) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Hancke ◽  
M Hasch ◽  
A Gerstenmayr ◽  
T Nikolaus ◽  
R Kreienberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Geriatric Screening

scholarly journals The effects of an individualized exercise intervention on body composition in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment

2007 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Battaglini ◽  
Martim Bottaro ◽  
Carolyn Dennehy ◽  
Logan Rae ◽  
Edgar Shields ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Changes in metabolism have been reported in the majority of patients undergoing cancer treatment, and these are usually characterized by progressive change in body composition. The effects of aerobic exercise programs to combat the cancer and cancer treatment-related side effects, which include the negative changes in body composition, have been extensively reported in the literature. However, few resistance exercise intervention studies have hypothesized that breast cancer patients might benefit from this type of exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine whether exercise protocols that emphasize resistance training would change body composition and strength in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. DESIGN AND SETTING: Randomized controlled trial, at the Campus Recreation Center and Rocky Mountain Cancer Rehabilitation Institute of the University of Northern Colorado, and the North Colorado Medical Center. METHODS: Twenty inactive breast cancer patients were randomly assigned to a 21-week exercise group (n = 10) or a control group (n = 10). The exercise group trained at low to moderate intensity for 60 minutes on two days/week. The primary outcome measurements included body composition (skinfold method) and muscle strength (one repetition maximum). RESULTS: Significant differences in lean body mass, body fat and strength (p = 0.004, p = 0.004, p = 0.025, respectively) were observed between the groups at the end of the study. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that exercise emphasizing resistance training promotes positive changes in body composition and strength in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Patient-provider communication during post-treatment breast cancer care: Findings from a pilot project.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 91-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neetu Chawla ◽  
Michael Sanchez ◽  
Jayson Harpster ◽  
Leslie Manace Brenman ◽  
Raymond Liu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Provider Communication ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Treatment Side Effects ◽  
Patient Provider Communication

91 Background: Patient-provider communication is essential to delivering high quality cancer care, including post-treatment when survivors have many complex care needs. In this study, we used data collected for quality improvement from a small, feasibility sample to examine patient perceptions of provider communication and inform the development of a new Oncology Survivorship Clinic model. Methods: As part of a pilot project conducted at Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), we surveyed 51 breast cancer patients post-treatment. The survey included a communication measure from the 2011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Experiences with Cancer survey evaluating provider discussions of: surveillance for recurrence; late or long-term treatment effects; healthy lifestyle behaviors; and emotional or social needs. We also examined reports of the six core functions of patient-centered communication (i.e. managing uncertainty, responding to emotions, making decisions, fostering healing relationships, enabling self-management, and exchanging information) using a measure from the Health Information Trends Survey (HINTS) survey. Part of the purpose was to evaluate acceptability of a new Oncology Survivorship Clinic utilizing non-physician providers. Results: The sample included 51 breast cancer patients surveyed in 2016 within six months of treatment completion. Overall, sizable proportions received detailed communication about surveillance (65%), treatment side effects (46%), emotional needs (41%), and healthy lifestyles (71%) and the majority received patient-centered communication (range: 60-73% based on core function). Particular gaps were noted related to provider communication about treatment side effects (54%), emotional/social needs (59%), managing uncertainty (35%), and responding to emotions (40%). Conclusions: Our very preliminary findings suggest that the majority of women had positive communication experiences, including with non-physician providers. However, clear communications gaps existed underscoring future avenues for research and care delivery interventions to address the comprehensive needs of breast cancer patients.

scholarly journals Impact of a cardio-oncology rehabilitation program in patients with breast cancer undergoing cardiotoxic treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C C Oliveira ◽  
M Matos ◽  
R Azevedo ◽  
R Flores ◽  
P Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Cancer treatment–related cardiotoxicity (CTrCD) is commonly associated with anthracyclines and anti-HER2 agents which are widely used for the treatment of breast cancer. In order to mitgate CTrCD, exercise-based cardio-oncology rehabilitation (COR) involving a structured exercise program has been proposed. Objectives To evaluate the impact of a cardiac-rehabilitation program in breast cancer patients submitted to chemotherapy with known cardiotoxicity. Methods A systematic review was performed. Two databases were searched, PubMed and SCOPUS. All randomized or controlled trials and other prospective studies published between 2000 and March 2020 which evaluate the impact of an aerobic exercise program on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), health-related quality of life (QOL), vascular/endothelial function as well as cardiac assessment namely through the evaluation of left ventricular function and cardiac biomarkers in patients undergoing anthracycline and/or anti-HER2 treatments were included. Main results Fourteen studies were included enrolling 578 breast cancer patients with a mean age of 48.80 years. Regarding the impact of exercise in CRF, 5 studies (n=176) reported a significant improvement of VO2 max. and 4 studies of VO2max./kg (n=137). The peak power output was also improved in 4 studies (n=95) in the exercise-group. Considering the assessment of QOL, 3 studies (n=180) revealed significant differences favoring the exercise-group. The results regarding the evaluation of the LVEF were not clear: 2 studies (n=48) reported a significant decrease on LVEF when compared to baseline at the end of the intervention in both groups, despite the exercise program. However, 2 studies (n=97) showed a significant increase on LVEF in the exercise-group. Three studies (n=82) did not found significant differences in global longitudinal strain between groups. Limited evidence was found in vascular and endothelial functon. In 2 studies (n=50), endothelial function measured by brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation significantly improved in the exercise-group. Two studies (n=98) reported no significant impact of exercise on atenuating the increase of cTnI and BNP levels in the course of chemotherapy. On the other hand, when considering NT-proBNP, an increase in its levels was attenuated in the exercise-group. Conclusions This study confirms that exercise-based COR seems to be an effective approach to improve several cardiovascular outcomes and quality of life in breast cancer patients. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.

The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Cancer Markers and Quality of Life Women with Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Kocamaz ◽  
Nahide AYHAN FIDANCIOGLU ◽  
Ramazan Cihad Yılmaz ◽  
Tülin Düger ◽  
Yavuz Yakut
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Markers ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii

Abstract Background Exercise interventions in order to improve disease-related symptoms and improve quality of life in cancer patients are an approach that has received a lot of attention in recent years. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise on cancer recovery and to determine the change of cancer markers before and after treatment. Methods 70 women between 18–65 years were included in this study during chemotherapy. They were part of two groups; aerobic exercise (Group I) and control (Group II) groups. Their demographic features, quality of life and some cancer markers were evaluated. Assessments were done pre-chemotherapy and post-chemotherapy. In aerobic exercise group third a week aerobic exercises on submaximal level applied. A 12-week exercise program was planned, conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Results As a result of this study, the quality of life in the aerobic exercise group was significantly higher in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment (p < 0.05). The three most commonly used cancer markers were measured in the blood of women with breast cancer pre and post treatment. In the pre-treatment period, the mean serum levels of CEA, CEA 15 − 3, and CEA 19 − 9 were similar in Group I and Group II (p > 0.05). In terms of post-treatment evaluation results, the women in Group I had a greater decrease in CEA, CEA 15 − 3, and CEA 19.9 values than the women in Group II (p < 0.05). Conclusion Aerobic exercise has a positive effect on physical function, role function, cognitive state and emotional state, which are subtitles of quality of life. It has been determined that the decrease of cancer markers in blood serum is greater with aerobic exercise.

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