Health and Energy Through Active Living Every Day (HEALED) After Cancer Pilot Intervention for Cancer Survivors

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Active Living Every Day ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Pilot Intervention

Active Living After Cancer: Converting a group physical activity intervention for cancer survivors to a virtual format in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (29_suppl) ◽  
pp. 261-261
Author(s):  
Karen Basen-Engquist ◽  
Yue Liao
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Preliminary Data ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Virtual Groups ◽  
Virtual Group ◽  
After Cancer

261 Background: Active Living After Cancer (ALAC) is an evidence-based group program to help cancer survivors improve their physical functioning and quality of life through increasing physical activity. It has enrolled over 800 cancer survivors in the Houston and El Paso areas. The program prioritizes serving minority and medically underserved survivors and is offered in both English and Spanish. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic we converted the program to a virtual format. Here we report preliminary data on the outcomes of the virtual program. Methods: ALAC teaches cognitive and behavioral skills for increasing physical activity to cancer survivors through 12 group sessions. We converted the group sessions to a virtual format using the Zoom platform. Group attendance was monitored by health educators teaching the program, and participants completed questionnaires and did a 30-sec sit-to-stand test before and after the program to assess outcomes (physical activity, quality of life, physical functioning, program satisfaction). We compared outcomes for the virtual groups to those of previous in-person groups. Results: Five classes with 32 participants were started as in-person groups and converted to virtual. The dropout rate was higher (37.5%) in the virtual groups, compared to in-person groups (23.1%). However, both in-person and virtual group participants showed similar increases in physical activity, physical functioning, physical quality of life, and had high satisfaction (see table). Conclusions: Preliminary data indicate that the virtual format is feasible and produces similar outcomes when compared to the in-person format, although drop-out is higher in the virtual format. Virtual group participants may experience fewer mental health benefits (although this could be due to the stress of the pandemic). Additional analyses will include current participants who are completing all sessions virtually. [Table: see text]

Implementing Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation: An Update on Recommendations for Clinical Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Suderman ◽  
Carolyn McIntyre ◽  
Christopher Sellar ◽  
Margaret L. McNeely
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Rehabilitation ◽  
Barriers To Exercise ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
After Cancer

A growing body of research evidence supports the benefit of exercise for cancer survivors both during and after cancer treatment. The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on our previously published review in 2006 on the state of the evidence supporting exercise for survivors of cancer as well as guidelines for integrating exercise programming in the cancer clinical setting. First, we provide a brief overview on the benefits of exercise as well as preliminary evidence supporting the implementation of community-based exercise programs. Second, we summarize the principles and goals of exercise, and the identified barriers to exercise among cancer survivors. Finally, we propose an interdisciplinary model of care for integrating exercise programming into clinical care including guidelines for medical and pre-exercise screening, exercise testing and programming considerations.

scholarly journals Health outcomes of sexual and gender minorities after cancer: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandi L. Pratt-Chapman ◽  
Ash B. Alpert ◽  
Daniel A. Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Transgender Persons ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
History Of ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
And Gender ◽  
After Cancer

Abstract Purpose Cancer research on sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations is gaining momentum. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine what is currently known in the research literature regarding patient-reported health outcomes after cancer treatment among SGM populations. Methods In March 2021, a medical librarian conducted a systematic keyword search on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The primary inclusion criterion was assessment of at least one physical, psychosocial, emotional, or functional patient-reported health outcome related to the impacts of cancer diagnosis and/or treatment. Articles that met inclusion criteria were reviewed in their entirety, charted in a Word Table, and assessed for quality. Quality considerations included study design, sampling approach, diversity of sample, measures used, and analytic procedures. Studies were synthesized based on type of cancer study participants experienced. Results Sixty-four studies were included in the final analysis: most were quantitative, secondary analyses or cross-sectional studies with convenience samples, and focused on people with a history of breast or prostate cancer. Differences between sexual minority men and women in terms of coping and resilience were noted. Few studies reported on experiences of transgender persons and none reported on experiences of intersex persons. Conclusions A growing literature describes the patient-reported health outcomes of SGM people with a history of cancer. This study summarizes important between-group differences among SGM and heterosexual, cisgender counterparts that are critical for clinicians to consider when providing care. Implications for cancer survivors Sexual orientation and gender identity are relevant to cancer survivors’ health outcomes. Subgroups of SGM people have differential experiences and outcomes related to cancer and its impacts.

Adaptation and feasibility of a multimodal mindfulness-based intervention to promote sexual health in cancer survivorship

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica R Gorman ◽  
Julia H Drizin ◽  
Fatima A Al-Ghadban ◽  
Katharine A Rendle
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Initial Intervention ◽  
Implementation And Dissemination ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Abstract Sexual health concerns after cancer are common and distressing, and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are effective in supporting women experiencing these concerns. The goals of this study were to: (i) systematically adapt and document modifications to a mindfulness-based sexual health intervention for cancer survivors in a community setting and (ii) assess feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability, and to identify strategies to increase reach for future implementation and dissemination. Following the ADAPT-ITT model, we first conducted key informant interviews with 10 female cancer survivors and four healthcare providers to obtain feedback on perceived need and feasibility of the intervention approach, and preferences for content, structure, and delivery format. This feedback informed initial intervention adaptations, which we then pretested with five female cancer survivors. We tracked and coded intervention adaptations. Key informant cancer survivors and providers confirmed the lack of sexual health services, acceptability of a sexual health MBI, and identified initial adaptations including modifying the intervention for delivery in a community, rather than clinical, setting. Pretest participants (aged 48–57) were survivors of breast (n = 4) and cervical (n = 1) cancer. All participants completed the intervention attending an average of 7.2 of 8 weekly sessions. Qualitative and quantitative results suggest the intervention was feasible, appropriate and acceptable. Engaging stakeholders in the adaptation process is essential for creating a feasible, appropriate, and acceptable intervention. Tracking intervention modifications contributes to our overall understanding of how MBIs can be adapted for new populations and contexts.

Health-related behavior change after cancer: results of the American Cancer Society’s studies of cancer survivors (SCS)

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikki A. Hawkins ◽  
Tenbroeck Smith ◽  
Luhua Zhao ◽  
Juan Rodriguez ◽  
Zahava Berkowitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
After Cancer

scholarly journals Longitudinal Changes in Sports Activity From Pre-diagnosis to First Five Years Post-diagnosis: a Prospective Chinese Breast Cancer Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Lei ◽  
Suzanne C. Ho ◽  
Carol Kwok ◽  
Ashley Cheng ◽  
Ka Li Cheung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
After Cancer

Abstract Background: To compare change in level of physical activitybetween pre-and post- diagnosis of breast cancer in Chinese women.Methods:Based on an on-going prospective study consisting of 1462 Chinese women with early-stage breast cancer, a validated modified Chinese Baecke questionnaire was used to measure physical activity at baseline (12 months before cancer diagnosis), 18-, 36- and 60-months after diagnosis (over the previous 12 months before each interview). Results:The overall physical activity level at post-diagnosis was 5.8 MET-hours/week, which was significantly higher than that at pre-diagnosis at a median level of 0.6 MET-hours/week (P <0.001).The median levels of physical activity at 18-, 36- and 60-months follow-up were5.3, 4.4 and 3.9 MET-hours/week, respectively. There was no significant difference between any two of the three follow-ups at post-diagnosis. The proportions of participant who met WCRF/AICR recommendation before and after cancer diagnosis were both low, being 20.7% and 35.1%, respectively.Compared to pre-diagnosis, most of the patients improved or had no change on level of physical activity at post-diagnosis, with the respective proportion being 48.2% and 43.8%. Conclusions:Adherence to current lifestyle recommendation for cancer survivors, Chinese women with breast cancer significantly increasedlevel of physical activity level after cancer diagnosis, and such improvement was sustained to five years post-diagnosis. The proportion of patients who met the exercise recommendation for cancer survivors was still low. Encouraging patients on the importance of durable high level of physical activity in breast cancer survivorship is warranted.

scholarly journals Soy isoflavones and risk of cancer recurrence in a cohort of breast cancer survivors: the Life After Cancer Epidemiology study

2009 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 395-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neela Guha ◽  
Marilyn L. Kwan ◽  
Charles P. Quesenberry ◽  
Erin K. Weltzien ◽  
Adrienne L. Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Cancer Epidemiology ◽  
Soy Isoflavones ◽  
Epidemiology Study ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Risk Of Cancer
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