scholarly journals A correlational study of reproductive concerns with self-disclosure and mental resilience in breast cancer patients of childbearing age in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Yu ◽  
Yanxin Ye ◽  
Suting Liu ◽  
Lili Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Bootstrap Method ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Reproductive Concerns ◽  
Mental Resilience

Abstract ObjectiveThe current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of reproductive concerns in breast cancer patients of Chinese women of childbearing age, to explore the effects of self-disclosure and mental resilience on reproductive concerns, and to explore the relationships among the three variables. MethodsCorrelation research design was used.274 women suffering from breast cancer with age (M=38.10, SD=6.44) were taken from two tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou. The participants were asked to fill out a set of self-reported questionnaires including the Sociodemographic data, Reproductive Concerns after Cancer scale (RCACs), the Distress Disclosure Index (DDI), and the 14-Item Resilience scale (RS-14). The mediation analysis was tested using SPSS (Process-plugin) and the bootstrap method. ResultsA total of 252 valid questionnaires were collected in this study. 36.1% of the patients scored highly in at least one dimension of reproductive concerns, with Child's health and Personal health being the top two concerns. Correlation analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between self-disclosure and mental resilience. Self-disclosure and mental resilience had a negative relationship with reproductive concerns, respectively. The results of the mediation analysis showed that there was a mediational role of mental resilience between self-disclosure and reproductive concerns. ConclusionIt was concluded that breast cancer patients with high levels of self-disclosure, are more resilient and have fewer reproductive concerns.

The relationship of osteoporosis with severity of pain dirung the treatment of breast cancer patients of childbearing age

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
Nataliya. Yu Tretyakova ◽  
E. V Kotljarov
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Hormone Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Aim. The analysis of the relationship of osteoporosis with severity of pain and the improvement of the diagnosis of osteoporosis in breast cancer (BC) patients of the reproductive age. Methods. There were examined 60 women, including 30 BC patients at the age from 30 to 50 years and 30 women of similar age as comparison group. The examination included a blood test for osteocalcin, calcitonin, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, calcium and phosphorus. The degree ofpain in BC patients was evaluated according to the McGill Pain Questionnaire and classification of pain. Osteodensitometry was made in all BC patients and cases from the comparison group. These 30 BC patients were examined prior to the appointment of specific treatment and a half year after the performed treatment Results. In the analysis of 30 breast cancer patients of childbearing age in 26 patients the onset of artificial menopause occurred. Pain syndrome prior to the treatment of the underlying disease was determined in 20% of cases. 6 months after treatment of BC pain breast cancer was detected in 70% of patients. Artificial menopause is associated with the delivery of chemotherapy and shutdown of ovarian function. Hormone therapy with tamoxifen was prescribed to 16 BC patients, 5 of them were transferred to second-line hormone therapy due to side effects of antiestrogens. At that the menopause is the basic condition for the appointment of aromatase inhibitors. In the examination of the whole group ofpatients in 63,3% of cases were revealed to have osteopenia and osteoporosis. Conclusion The prevalence rate of osteoporosis in BC patients of reproductive age is directly related to the performed specific treatment when the appointment of the therapy of osteoporosis it is necessary in complex treatment of cancer patients for the its prevention

scholarly journals Nutritional Status Influences High-Molecular Weight (HMW) Adiponectin levels in Breast Cancer Patients: Comparison with Healthy Controls

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Abd Rashid Ainaa Almardhiyah ◽  
Zahali Zunura’in ◽  
Venkata Murali Krishna Bhavaraju ◽  
Siew Hua Gan ◽  
Abdullah Sarimah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Hmw Adiponectin

Introduction: Breast cancer is the leading killer of women in Malaysia. Nutritional status and adiponectin are modifiable risk factors for breast cancer occurrence which can be efficiently targeted. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and high molecular weight (HMW) adiponectin levels among breast cancer patients as compared to controls. Methods: This was a case- control study, conducted in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia campus. Newly diagnosed breast cancer cases (n=55) were assigned as cases while healthy controls (n=58) were staff members of HUSM and USM campus. Sociodemographic and reproductive data were obtained with a standard questionnaire while the dietary data was obtained from a validated diet history questionnaire. Anthropometric assessments [weight, height, hip, waist circumference (WC) and body fat composition] were measured while overnight fasting venous blood samples were analysed for lipid profiles, glucose, insulin, high sensitivity C-reactive protein and HMW adiponectin. Results: A significant linear negative relationship exists between WC and HMW adiponectin (β=-0.05; p=0.005) among breast cancer cases. Additionally, HDL cholesterol was positively associated with HMW adiponectin (β=1.83; p=0.010) among the cases. BMI was negatively associated with HMW adiponectin (β=-0.02; p=0.001) among healthy controls. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that WC, BMI and HDL cholesterol had significant relationship with HMW adiponectin. Low levels of HMW adiponectin, low WC and high HDL levels may be protective against breast cancer

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