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Wu H, Aziz AR, Dehghan M, Ahmadi Lari L, Al-Amer R, Zakeri MA. Use of complementary and alternative medicine for reducing fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors: Does it work? Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2023; 10:100278. [PMID: 37731732 PMCID: PMC10507577 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Objective Fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors is a psychosocial concern that affects recovery and quality of life. They use complementary and alternative medicine to prevent the side effects of drugs and relieve anxiety and fear of cancer recurrence. This study aimed to examine the correlation between the use of complementary and alternative medicine and the fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive correlational study enrolled 280 cancer survivors referred to oncology centers and medical offices in Kerman using convenience sampling. The research tools included complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire and the fear of cancer recurrence inventory. IBM SPSS Statistics version 25 was used to analyze the data. Results The study findings revealed that 78.2% of the participants used at least one type of complementary and alternative medicine in the last year; 71.8% used medicinal herbs, 19.6% used nutritional supplements, 7.5% used relaxation and meditation, 7.1% used dry cupping, and 5.7% used wet cupping. The mean score of fear of cancer recurrence was 80.72 ± 18.46, which was almost near the midpoint of the inventory score (84). The fear of cancer recurrence and its dimensions did not differ between users and nonusers of complementary and alternative medicine. Conclusions Our results suggested that most of the survivors used at least one type of complementary and alternative medicine in the past year, and medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements were the most used types. Patients with cancer must be aware of the effects of different kinds of complementary and alternative medicine. A moderate level in the mean score of fear of cancer recurrence was found, and no difference was noted between users and nonusers of complementary and alternative medicine. Health managers and planners should conduct effective psychological interventions and strategies to minimize the fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors.
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- Heliang Wu
- Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- M.Sc of Critical Care Nursing, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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- Isra University of Jordan, School of Nursing, Amman, Jordan
- Western Sydney University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Lamarche J, Cusson A, Nissim R, Avery J, Wong J, Maheu C, Lambert SD, Laizner AM, Jones J, Esplen MJ, Lebel S. It's time to address fear of cancer recurrence in family caregivers: usability study of an virtual version of the Family Caregiver-Fear Of Recurrence Therapy (FC-FORT). Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1129536. [PMID: 37671170 PMCID: PMC10475944 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1129536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Background Family caregivers of cancer survivors experience equal or greater levels of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) than survivors themselves. Some interventions have demonstrated their ability to reduce FCR among cancer survivors and dyads (patient and caregivers). However, to date, no validated intervention exists to focus solely on family caregiver's FCR. Objectives This study aimed to (1) adapt the evidence-based in-person Fear Of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) for family caregivers (referred here in as FC-FORT) and to a virtual delivery format and (2) test its usability when offered virtually. Methods The adaptation of FC-FORT was overseen by an advisory board and guided by the Information Systems Research Framework. Following this adaptation, female family caregivers and therapists were recruited for the usability study. Participants took part in 7 weekly virtual group therapy sessions, a semi-structured exit interview and completed session feedback questionnaires. Therapists were offered a virtual training and weekly supervision. Fidelity of treatment administration was assessed each session. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Exit interviews were transcribed verbatim using NVivo Transcription and coded using conventional content analysis. Results were presented back to the advisory board to further refine FC-FORT. Results The advisory board (n = 16) met virtually on 7 occasions to adapt FC-FORT (i.e., patient manuals, virtual format) and discuss recruitment strategies. Minor (e.g., revised text, adapted materials to virtual format) and major adaptations (e.g., added and rearranged sessions) were made to FC-FORT and subsequently approved by the advisory board. Four family caregivers and three therapists took part in the first round of the usability testing. Six family caregivers and the same three therapists took part in the second round. Overall, participants were very satisfied with FC-FORT's usability. Qualitative analysis identified 4 key themes: usability of FC-FORT, satisfaction and engagement with content, group cohesion, and impact of FC-FORT. All participants indicated that they would recommend FC-FORT to others as is. Conclusions Using a multidisciplinary advisory board, our team successfully adapted FC-FORT and tested its usability using videoconferencing. Results from this study indicate that the efficacy and acceptability of FC-FORT are now ready to be tested in a larger pilot study.
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- Jani Lamarche
- Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Chat De Souza Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- St. Mary's Research Centre, St. Mary's Hospital Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Lu X, Wu C, Bai D, You Q, Cai M, Wang W, Hou C, Gao J. Relationship between social support and fear of cancer recurrence among Chinese cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1136013. [PMID: 36970291 PMCID: PMC10031045 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1136013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background To quantitatively analyze the association between social support (SS) and fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) by reviewing current evidence from observational studies. Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed in nine databases from inception to May 2022. Observational studies that used both SS and FCR as study variables were included. Regression coefficient (β') and correlation coefficient (r) were calculated with R software. Subgroup analysis was utilized to investigate the degree of the relationship between SS and FCR as well as the impact of various forms of SS on FCR in cancer patients. Results Thirty-seven studies involving 8,190 participants were identified. SS significantly reduced FCR risk [pooled β' = -0.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) = -0.364 to -0.172], with moderate negative correlations (summary r = -0.52, 95% CI = -0.592 to -0.438). Meta-regression and subgroup analysis showed that types of cancer and study type were the source of heterogeneity. However, types of SS [actual SS, perceived social support (PSS), and others], source of actual SS, and source of PSS were not significant moderators. Conclusion To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to quantitatively investigate the association between SS and FCR in Chinese cancer patients using β' and r coefficients. The results re-emphasized that social workers should enhance the use of SS by cancer patients and establish a sound SS system by either implementing more relevant research or developing targeted policies. Based on meta-regression and subgroup analyses, moderators of the association between SS and FCR should also be studied closely as they may help identify patients in need. In addition, longitudinal research, as well as mixed research, should be conducted to more comprehensively explore the relationship between SS and FCR. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42022332718.
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Loughan AR, Reid M, Willis KD, Barrett S, Lo K. The emotional journey of neuro-oncology: Primary brain tumor patients share their experience during this life-threatening disease. Neurooncol Pract 2023; 10:71-78. [PMID: 36659970 PMCID: PMC9837771 DOI: 10.1093/nop/npac067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background To achieve patient-centric quality care in neuro-oncology, all aspects of the disease and its impact on quality survival need to be considered. This includes the psychological consequences of a brain tumor diagnosis and subsequent life-altering experiences. Far too often the voice of our patients is unheard. Empowering patients to advocate for their own psychological needs is essential. Methods Data were derived from four focus groups with adult patients with brain tumors (N = 15; M age = 46 years, 53% female). A trained moderator led each 90-min group and posed semi-structured questions regarding patients' care needs throughout their neuro-oncological disease trajectory. Emphasis was placed on the quality of life and distress reduction. Common themes were identified via thematic content analysis using NVivo software. A high inter-rater reliability (M kappa = 0.92, range = 0.85-0.93) was achieved. Two themes are presented here: Emotional Response to Stressors and Existential Considerations. Results Of the two themes presented, 14 codes emerged. Codes were classified into three broad categories: Fear, Despair, and Resilience. The frequency of each category ranged from 31.4% to 34.7%. Example quotes and a discussion of each category follows. Conclusions It is imperative that we include the patient perspective in the development of neuro-oncology programs, thereby considering the quality of survival in addition to quantity. Neuro-oncology quality care must be driven by our patients' experiences and should integrate support for emotional distress while promoting resilience throughout this life-threatening illness.
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- Ashlee R Loughan
- School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Bruin J, van Rood YR, Peeters KCMJ, de Roos C, Tanious R, Portielje JEA, Gelderblom H, Hinnen SCH. Efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors: a randomized single-case experimental design. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2023; 14:2203427. [PMID: 37144665 PMCID: PMC10165926 DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2203427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Background: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is one of the greatest problems with which cancer survivors have to deal. High levels of FCR are characterized by intrusive thoughts about cancer-related events and re-experiencing these events, avoidance of reminders of cancer, and hypervigilance, similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy focuses on these images and memories. It is effective in reducing PTSD and may be effective in reducing high levels of FCR.Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of EMDR for severe FCR in breast and colorectal cancer survivors.Method: A multiple-baseline single-case experimental design (n = 8) was used. Daily repeated measurements for FCR were taken during the baseline phase and treatment phase, post-treatment, and at the 3 month follow-up. Participants answered the Cancer Worry Scale (CWS) and the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory, Dutch version (FCRI-NL) five times, i.e. at the start and at the end of each phase (baseline, treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up). The study was prospectively registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NL8223).Results: Visual analysis and effect size calculation by Tau-U were executed for the daily questionnaire on FCR. The weighted average Tau-U score was .63 (p < .01) for baseline versus post-treatment, indicating large change, and .53 (p < .01) between baseline and follow-up, indicating moderate change. The scores on the CWS and FCRI-NL-SF decreased significantly from baseline to follow-up.Conclusion: The results seem promising for EMDR therapy as a potentially effective treatment for FCR. Further research is recommended.
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- J Bruin
- Department of Psycho Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), RC Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), ZA Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), ZA Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Methodology of Educational Sciences, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Psycho Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), RC Leiden, the Netherlands
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Tran MJ, Jefford M, Smith B, Lynch F, Dhillon HM, Shaw J, McDowell L, White A, Halloran C, Wiesenfeld D, Ftanou M. Study protocol for the evaluation of Fear-Less: a stepped-care program for fear of cancer recurrence in survivors with early-stage disease. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2022; 8:177. [PMID: 35948952 PMCID: PMC9364569 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-022-01123-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a significant unmet need amongst cancer survivors and is consistently associated with psychological distress and impaired quality of life. Psychological interventions for FCR, such as ConquerFear, have demonstrated efficacy in reducing FCR and improving emotional wellbeing. Unfortunately, there are barriers to the uptake of evidence-based FCR treatments in clinical practice. A stepped-care FCR treatment model may overcome these barriers and has demonstrated potential in people with advanced melanoma. This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and impact of a stepped-care FCR treatment model (Fear-Less) in people with other cancer types, who have completed treatment with curative intent. METHODS Sixty people with early-stage cancer (defined as individuals who have received treatment with curative intent and with no metastatic disease) will be screened for FCR using the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Short Form (FCRI-SF). Individuals reporting moderate FCR (FCRI-SF between 13 and 21) will be offered a clinician-guided self-management resource; those reporting high FCR (FCRI-SF ≥ 22) will be offered individual therapy according to the ConquerFear protocol. Participants will complete purpose-built evaluation surveys assessing their FCR screening and intervention experiences. Clinicians will also complete a survey regarding their experiences of the treatment model. Fear-Less will be evaluated in terms of (1) acceptability (i.e., patient and clinician experience), (2) feasibility (i.e., referral uptake, treatment adherence, and time taken to screen and deliver interventions), and (3) impact (i.e., pre- to post-intervention FCR changes). DISCUSSION The Fear-Less stepped-care model is a novel framework for screening FCR and stratifying survivors to the appropriate level of treatment. Our study will provide an indication of whether Fear-Less is a feasible and acceptable FCR model of care amongst survivors with early-stage disease and inform further investigations of this model. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR); ACTRN12622000818730 .
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- Mei Jun Tran
- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and South West Sydney Clinical Campuses, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Andrew Love Cancer Centre, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-making, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Consumer Representative, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Consumer Representative, Continence Foundation of Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Consumer Representative, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Director Head and Neck Tumour Stream, Melbourne Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Lead in Research and Education Head and Neck, VCCC Alliance, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Honorary Clinical Professor, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Loughan AR, Willis KD, Braun SE, Rodin G, Lanoye A, Davies AE, Svikis D, Mazzeo S, Malkin M, Thacker L. Managing cancer and living meaningfully (CALM) in adults with malignant glioma: a proof-of-concept phase IIa trial. J Neurooncol 2022; 157:447-456. [PMID: 35437687 PMCID: PMC9909556 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-03988-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) is an evidence-based, brief, semi-structured psychotherapy designed to help patients with advanced cancer cope with the practical and profound challenges of their illness. However, no study to date has investigated its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness in adults with malignant glioma, despite the well-documented incidence of psychological distress in this vulnerable and underserved population. METHODS Fourteen patients with glioma and elevated symptoms of depression and/or death anxiety enrolled in the trial: 83% glioblastoma, 75% female, Mage = 56 years (SD = 15.1; range = 27-81). Feasibility was assessed based on established metrics. Acceptability was measured by post-session surveys and post-intervention interviews. Preliminary intervention effects were explored using paired t-tests, comparing psychological distress at baseline and post-intervention. RESULTS Of the 14 enrolled patients, 12 were evaluable. Nine completed the study (75% retention rate). Three patients withdrew due to substantial disease progression which affected their ability to participate. Participants reported high perceived benefit, and all recommended the program to others. Baseline to post-intervention assessments indicated reductions in death anxiety, generalized anxiety, and depression, and increases in spirituality. Quality of life and fear of cancer recurrence remained stable throughout the study period. CONCLUSIONS CALM appears feasible for use with adults with malignant glioma. Enrollment and retention rates were high and comparable to psychotherapy trials for patients with advanced cancer. High perceived benefit and reductions in symptoms of death anxiety, generalized anxiety, and depression were reported by participants. These findings are extremely encouraging and support further study of CALM in neuro-oncology. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04646213 registered on 11/27/2020.
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- Ashlee R Loughan
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 East Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298-0037, USA.
- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA.
- Division of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, VCU Massey Cancer Center, 1201 East Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298-0037, USA.
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- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 East Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298-0037, USA
- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto, Canada
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- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 East Marshall St, Richmond, VA, 23298-0037, USA
- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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Dolbeault S, Terrasson J, Rault A, Malinowski D, Bisch AM, Soulié O, Brédart A. Interventions psycho-oncologiques : quelles approches innovantes ? Bull Cancer 2022; 109:548-556. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Maheu C, Lok V, Galica J, Tse M, Maltus E, Giguère L, Tock WL, Lebel S. Motivation to Consent and Adhere to the FORT Randomized Controlled Trial. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:2848-2863. [PMID: 35448206 PMCID: PMC9025660 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29040232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this qualitative study was to identify the motivational factors that influence cancer survivors to participate and adhere to the fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) FORT randomized controlled trial (RCT). Fifteen women diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancer who took part in the FORT RCT were interviewed about their experience to consent and adhere to the trial. The transcribed interviews were content analyzed within a relational autonomy framework. The analysis revealed that the participants’ motivation to consent and adhere to the FORT RCT was structured around thirteen subthemes grouped into four overarching themes: (1) Personal Influential Factors; (2) Societal Motivations; (3) Structural Influences; and (4) Gains in Emotional Support. The unique structures of the trial such as the group format, the friendships formed with other participants in their group and with the group leaders, and the right timing of the trial within their cancer survivorship trajectory all contributed to their motivation to consent and adhere to the FORT RCT. While their initial motivation to participate was mostly altruistic, it was their personal gains obtained over the course of the trial that contributed to their adherence. Potential gains in emotional and social support from psycho-oncology trials should be capitalized when approaching future participants as a mean to improve on motivations to consent and adhere.
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- Christine Maheu
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0G4, Canada;
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- Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada;
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- School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada;
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada;
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada;
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada;
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0G4, Canada;
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada;
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Luigjes-Huizer YL, Tauber NM, Humphris G, Kasparian NA, Lam WWT, Lebel S, Simard S, Smith AB, Zachariae R, Afiyanti Y, Bell KJL, Custers JAE, de Wit NJ, Fisher PL, Galica J, Garland SN, Helsper CW, Jeppesen MM, Liu J, Mititelu R, Monninkhof EM, Russell L, Savard J, Speckens AEM, van Helmondt SJ, Vatandoust S, Zdenkowski N, van der Lee ML. What is the prevalence of fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors and patients? A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. Psychooncology 2022; 31:879-892. [PMID: 35388525 PMCID: PMC9321869 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objective Care for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is considered the most common unmet need among cancer survivors. Yet the prevalence of FCR and predisposing factors remain inconclusive. To support targeted care, we provide a comprehensive overview of the prevalence and severity of FCR among cancer survivors and patients, as measured using the short form of the validated Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI‐SF). We also report on associations between FCR and clinical and demographic characteristics. Methods This is a systematic review and individual participant data (IPD) meta‐analysis on the prevalence of FCR. In the review, we included all studies that used the FCRI‐SF with adult (≥18 years) cancer survivors and patients. Date of search: 7 February 2020. Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. Results IPD were requested from 87 unique studies and provided for 46 studies comprising 11,226 participants from 13 countries. 9311 respondents were included for the main analyses. On the FCRI‐SF (range 0–36), 58.8% of respondents scored ≥13, 45.1% scored ≥16 and 19.2% scored ≥22. FCR decreased with age and women reported more FCR than men. FCR was found across cancer types and continents and for all time periods since cancer diagnosis. Conclusions FCR affects a considerable number of cancer survivors and patients. It is therefore important that healthcare providers discuss this issue with their patients and provide treatment when needed. Further research is needed to investigate how best to prevent and treat FCR and to identify other factors associated with FCR. The protocol was prospectively registered (PROSPERO CRD42020142185).
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- Yvonne L Luigjes-Huizer
- Helen Dowling Institute, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.,Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- Cincinnati Children's Center for Heart Disease and Mental Health, Heart Institute and the Division of Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, and LKS Faculty of Medicine Jockey Club Institute of Cancer Care, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Centre Intersectoriel en santé durable, Québec, Québec, Canada
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- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and South West Sydney Clinical Campuses, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Maternity and Women Health, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research & Institute for Health Transformation, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Eastern Health Partnership, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Université Laval, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, Université Laval Cancer Research Centre, Quebec, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Helen Dowling Institute, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Helen Dowling Institute, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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Bizzarri N, Nero C, Sillano F, Ciccarone F, D’Oria M, Cesario A, Fragomeni SM, Testa AC, Fanfani F, Ferrandina G, Lorusso D, Fagotti A, Scambia G. Building a Personalized Medicine Infrastructure for Gynecological Oncology Patients in a High-Volume Hospital. J Pers Med 2021; 12:jpm12010003. [PMID: 35055317 PMCID: PMC8778422 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Gynecological cancers require complex intervention since patients have specific needs to be addressed. Centralization to high-volume centers improves the oncological outcomes of patients with gynecological cancers. Research in gynecological oncology is increasing thanks to modern technologies, from the comprehensive molecular characterization of tumors and individual pathophenotypes. Ongoing studies are focusing on personalizing therapies by integrating information across genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics with the genetic makeup and immune system of the patient. Hence, several challenges must be faced to provide holistic benefit to the patient. Personalized approaches should also recognize the unmet needs of each patient to successfully deliver the promise of personalized care, in a multidisciplinary effort. This may provide the greatest opportunity to improve patients' outcomes. Starting from a narrative review on gynecological oncology patients' needs, this article focuses on the experience of building a research and care infrastructure for personalized patient management.
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- Nicolò Bizzarri
- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.D.); (A.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.D.); (A.C.)
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- Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.D.); (A.C.)
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- Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.D.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.D.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (N.B.); (F.S.); (F.C.); (S.M.F.); (A.C.T.); (F.F.); (G.F.); (D.L.); (A.F.); (G.S.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Scientific Directorate, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (M.D.); (A.C.)
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Butow P, Müller F, Napier CE, Bartley N, Ballinger ML, Biesecker B, Juraskova I, Meiser B, Schlub TE, Thomas DM, Goldstein D, Best MC. Longitudinal patterns in fear of cancer progression in patients with rare, advanced cancers undergoing comprehensive tumour genomic profiling. Psychooncology 2021; 30:1920-1929. [PMID: 34240516 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fear of cancer progression (FCP) impacts quality of life and is a prevalent unmet need in patients diagnosed with advanced cancer, particularly as treatment options are reduced. We aimed to identify longitudinal patterns in FCP over 6 months in patients with advanced cancer receiving comprehensive tumour genomic profiling (CTGP) results, and their correlates. METHODS Patients with pathologically confirmed metastatic disease (∼70% rare cancers) receiving or post their last line of standard therapy completed questionnaires at T0 (prior to CTGP), T1 (immediately post CTGP results) and T2 (2 months later). RESULTS High stable (N = 52; 7.3%) and low/moderate stable (N = 56; 7.8%) FCP patterns over time typified the largest participant groups (N = 721). Those with an immediately actionable variant versus a non-actionable variant (p = 0.045), with higher FCP (p < 0.001), and lower Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-being (FACIT-Sp) scores (p = 0.006) at T0, had higher FCP at T1. Those with higher FCP at T0 (p < 0.001) and at T1 (p < 0.001), lower FACIT-Sp scores at T1 (p = 0.001), lower education (p = 0.031) and female gender (p = 0.027) had higher FCP at T2. DISCUSSION Routine screening for psychological/spiritual characteristics in those about to undergo CTGP may help to identify patients who may benefit from closer monitoring and provision of psychosocial support. Future studies should explore interventions to best address FCP in this vulnerable group, as interventions assessed to date have almost all addressed patients with curative cancers or newly diagnosed advanced disease.
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- Phyllis Butow
- School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Quality of Life Office, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Cancer Theme, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cancer Theme, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.,St Vincent's Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Psychosocial Research Group, Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cancer Theme, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.,St Vincent's Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame, Broadway, New South Wales, Australia
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Séguin Leclair C, Lebel S, Westmaas JL. Can Physical Activity and Healthy Diet Help Long-Term Cancer Survivors Manage Their Fear of Recurrence? Front Psychol 2021; 12:647432. [PMID: 34177701 PMCID: PMC8219846 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.647432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) adversely affects quality of life, but health behaviors such as physical activity (PA) and fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) may help alleviate FCR for some survivors. This cross-sectional study tested the common-sense model (CSM) of FCR by investigating associations between constructs from the CSM (perceived illness consequences, control over health, and timeline), and survivors' health behaviors, health self-efficacy, and FCR. Methods: Using wave 3 data from the American Cancer Society Longitudinal Study of Cancer Survivorship-I, path analyses were conducted among mixed-cancer participants (N = 2,337) who were on average 8.8 mean years post-diagnosis. Results: A final good fitting model [χ 2 (5, N = 2,337) = 38.12, p < 0.001; SRMR = 0.02; CFI = 0.99; RMSEA = 0.05] indicated that perceiving fewer illness consequences, and greater control over one's health, were directly associated with higher PA (β = 0.15 and -0.24, p < 0.01, respectively) and higher health self-efficacy (β = 0.24, -0.38, p < 0.01, respectively). Timeline (i.e., perceiving cancer as chronic) was directly associated with lower health self-efficacy (β = -0.15, p < 0.01) and higher FCR (β = 0.51, p < 0.01). Both greater PA and FVI were directly associated with higher health self-efficacy (β = 0.10 and 0.11, p < 0.01, respectively) which in turn showed a direct association with lower FCR (β = -0.15, p < 0.01). Conclusion: Increasing survivors' sense of control over health, decreasing perceived chronicity of the illness, and mitigating its consequences may increase their health behaviors and health self-efficacy, which in turn could decrease their FCR. Longitudinal and experimental studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Behavioral Research Center, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, United States
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Youssef Y, Mehnert-Theuerkauf A, Götze H, Friedrich M, Esser P. Rapid screener for the assessment of fear of progression in cancer survivors: The Fear of progression-Questionnaire Rapid Screener. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2021; 30:e13400. [PMID: 33459435 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Fear of progression (FoP) among cancer survivors can adversely affect all areas of life. Existing instruments are too long for implementation in routine care. Therefore, we developed and tested a rapid screener for FoP (FoP-Q-RS). METHODS Data were derived from a register-based study among cancer survivors. The 12-item short form of the Fear-of-Progression Questionnaire (FoP-Q-SF) served as item-pool. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to determine (a) fit indices including comparative fit index (CFI) and standardised root mean square residual (SRMR) and (b) measures of reliability including composite reliability (CR). Fit indices were compared to the FoP-Q-SF. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated to recommend a cut-off (criterion: GAD-7 score ≥10). RESULTS One thousand two cancer survivors participated (response rate: 53%). We selected five items for the FoP-Q-RS. CFA indicated acceptable fit (CFI = 0.936; SRMR = 0.048) and reliability (CR = 0.793). Fit indices were better than for the FoP-Q-SF. The cut-off ≥12 showed optimal balance between sensitivity (72%) and specificity (70%), the cut-off ≥10 revealed higher sensitivity (86%) with still tolerable specificity (52%). CONCLUSION The FoP-Q-RS shows good psychometric properties and may be applied in routine care. Further studies on preferable cut-offs and other populations are needed.
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- Yasmin Youssef
- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Medical Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Nair D, Bonnet K, Wild MG, Umeukeje EM, Fissell RB, Faulkner ML, Bahri NS, Bruce MA, Schlundt DG, Wallston KA, Cavanaugh KL. Psychological Adaptation to Serious Illness: A Qualitative Study of Culturally Diverse Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease. J Pain Symptom Manage 2021; 61:32-41.e2. [PMID: 32711122 PMCID: PMC7770006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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CONTEXT Psychological distress is associated with adverse health outcomes in serious illness and magnified among patients of low socioeconomic status. Aspects of one's culture, such as religion and spirituality, can influence these patients' coping response to distress. Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious illness that disproportionately affects patients of low socioeconomic status, but a theory-based understanding of this group's lived experience of CKD is lacking. OBJECTIVES We explored the cognitions, emotions, and coping behaviors of patients with CKD with emphasis on those of low socioeconomic status. We further inquired into any influences of religion or spirituality. METHODS We interviewed 50 English-speaking or Spanish-speaking adults with advanced CKD from three medical centers in Nashville, Tennessee. Analyses occurred with isolation of themes; development of a coding system; and creation of a conceptual framework using an inductive-deductive approach. RESULTS Median age was 65 years; median annual income was $17,500 per year; and 48% of participants had not progressed beyond high school. Key beliefs (awareness of mortality and lack of control) influenced patients' emotions (existential distress in the form of death anxiety, prognostic uncertainty, and hopelessness) and coping behaviors (acceptance, avoidance, emotion regulation via spirituality, and seeking socialsupport via a religious community). CONCLUSION Individuals with advanced CKD and low socioeconomic status lack control over disease progression, experience death anxiety and existential distress, and emphasize spirituality to cope. Our study identifies novel components for a psychotherapeutic intervention for patients with advanced CKD at high risk for adverse health outcomes.
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- Devika Nair
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt O'Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt O'Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt O'Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Program for Research on Faith, Justice, and Health, Department of Population Health, John D. Bower School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA; Institute for Medicine and Public Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Institute for Medicine and Public Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Center for Effective Health Communication, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt O'Brien Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Center for Effective Health Communication, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Lynch FA, Katona L, Jefford M, Smith AB, Shaw J, Dhillon HM, Ellen S, Phipps-Nelson J, Lai-Kwon J, Milne D, Russell L, Dax V, Diggens J, Kent H, Button-Sloan A, Elliott J, Shackleton M, Burridge H, Ftanou M. Feasibility and Acceptability of Fear-Less: A Stepped-Care Program to Manage Fear of Cancer Recurrence in People with Metastatic Melanoma. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092969. [PMID: 32937942 PMCID: PMC7565154 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Immunotherapies and targeted therapies have revolutionised treatment of metastatic melanoma and improved survival rates. However, survivors treated with novel therapies are vulnerable to high levels of fear of cancer recurrence or progression (FCR). Existing FCR interventions have rarely been trialled in people with advanced cancer. The current study aimed to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of Fear-Less: a stepped-care model to treat FCR in people with metastatic melanoma treated with immunotherapy or targeted therapy. Sixty-one outpatients with metastatic melanoma were screened using the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory Short Form (FCRI-SF) and Fear of Progression Questionnaire Short Form (FoP-Q-SF). Survivors with subthreshold FCR were stratified to a self-management intervention while those with clinical levels of FCR were provided with an individual therapy, Conquer Fear. Survivor experience surveys and rescreening were administered post-intervention completion. Results indicated that Fear-Less was an acceptable and feasible FCR intervention. Results provided preliminary support for the potential impact of Fear-Less in reducing FCR. Fear-Less is a promising first step in providing an acceptable and feasible stepped-care model to treat FCR in survivors with metastatic disease.
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- Fiona A Lynch
- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (S.E.); (V.D.); (J.D.); (J.E.); (M.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-3-8559-8236
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- Department of Psychology and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (L.K.); (H.K.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (M.J.); (J.L.-K.)
- Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia;
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- Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia;
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- Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (J.S.); (H.M.D.)
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- Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (J.S.); (H.M.D.)
- Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-making, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (S.E.); (V.D.); (J.D.); (J.E.); (M.F.)
- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia;
- Health Services and Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (M.J.); (J.L.-K.)
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- Health Services and Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia;
- Department of Skin and Melanoma Service, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, Australia;
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety—Eastern Health Partnership, Box Hill, VIC 3128, Australia
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (S.E.); (V.D.); (J.D.); (J.E.); (M.F.)
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (S.E.); (V.D.); (J.D.); (J.E.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Psychology and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (L.K.); (H.K.)
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- Melanoma Patients Australia, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia;
- Melanoma Research Victoria Consumer Reference Group, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
- Australian Melanoma Consumer Alliance, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (S.E.); (V.D.); (J.D.); (J.E.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (M.S.); (H.B.)
- Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (M.S.); (H.B.)
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- Psychosocial Oncology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (S.E.); (V.D.); (J.D.); (J.E.); (M.F.)
- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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Lyhne JD, Smith A‘B, Frostholm L, Fink P, Jensen LH. Study protocol: a randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of therapist guided internet-delivered cognitive therapy (TG-iConquerFear) with augmented treatment as usual in reducing fear of cancer recurrence in Danish colorectal cancer survivors. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:223. [PMID: 32178640 PMCID: PMC7076981 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-06731-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive therapy has been shown to reduce fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), mainly in breast cancer survivors. The accessibility of cognitive behavioural interventions could be further improved by Internet delivery, but self-guided interventions have shown limited efficacy. The aim of this study is to test the efficacy of a therapist guided internet-delivered intervention (TG-iConquerFear) vs. augmented treatment as usual (aTAU) in Danish colorectal cancer survivors. METHODS/DESIGN A population-based randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing TG-iConquerFear with aTAU (1:1) in n = 246 colorectal cancer survivors who suffer from clinically significant FCR (Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory Short Form (FCRI-SF) ≥ 22 and semi-structured interview). Evaluation will be conducted at 2 weeks, 3 and 6 months post-treatment and between-group differences will be evaluated. Long-term effects will be evaluated after one year. Primary outcome will be post-treatment FCR (FCRI-SF). Secondary outcomes are global overall health and global quality of life (Visual Analogue Scales 0-100), bodily distress syndrome (BDS checklist), health anxiety (Whiteley-6), anxiety (SCL4-anx), depression (SCL6-dep) and sickness absence and health expenditure (register data). Explanatory outcomes include: Uncertainty in illness (Mishels uncertainty of illness scale, short form, MUIS), metacognitions (MCQ-30 negative beliefs about worry subscale), and perceived risk of cancer recurrence (Visual analogue Scale 1-100). DISCUSSION This RCT will provide valuable information on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of TG-iConquerFear vs. aTAU for CRC survivors with clinical FCR, as well as explanatory variables that may act as outcome moderators or mediators. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT04287218, registered 25.02.2020. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=&term=NCT04287218&cntry=&state=&city=&dist=.
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- Johanne Dam Lyhne
- Department of Clinical Oncology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Beriderbakken 4, 7100 Vejle, Denmark
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- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, 1 Campbell Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170 Australia
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- Research Clinic for Functional Disorders and Psychosomatics, Aarhus University Hospital, Nørrebrogade 44, bygn. 4, 1, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Research Clinic for Functional Disorders and Psychosomatics, Aarhus University Hospital, Nørrebrogade 44, bygn. 4, 1, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Beriderbakken 4, 7100 Vejle, Denmark
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Omidi Z, Kheirkhah M, Abolghasemi J, Haghighat S. Effect of lymphedema self-management group-based education compared with social network-based education on quality of life and fear of cancer recurrence in women with breast cancer: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:1789-1800. [PMID: 32152817 PMCID: PMC7295820 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02455-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) and its associated symptoms harm the quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors and can stimulate fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). Self-management education for lymphedema has been introduced as an effective method in controlling FCR. This study investigates the effect of lymphedema group-based education compared to the social network-based and control group on QoL and FCR in breast cancer patients. METHODS This three-arm clinical trial studied 105 patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema referred to Seyed_Khandan rehabilitation center. Sampling was done by random allocation method in blocks of 3 with 35 subjects in each group. All subjects received routine lymphedema treatments. The group-based education (GE) and social network-based education (SNE) groups received self-management education in the clinic and Telegram™ messenger channel, respectively. Impairment in QoL and mean score of FCR were assessed before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention by using the Persian version of Lymphedema Life Impact Scale (LLIS) and Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoPQ-SF), respectively. Mixed-model ANOVA was applied for statistical analysis. RESULTS There was a significant time effect on total LLIS (P = 0.007), psychosocial (P = 0.038) and functional (P = 0.024) subscale changes in three groups of study. Interaction between the main effect of group and time on psychosocial subscale changes was statistically significant (P = 0.017). The multicomparison results illustrated that the main effect of time, the main effect of group, and interaction of them on the mean score of FCR were P = 0.084, P = 0.380, and P = 0.568, respectively. CONCLUSION Despite no significant reduction in the FCR score, results showed the improvement of most QoL aspects after three months of intervention. Although the social network-based education method was effective, the group-based education method was more beneficial. Applying these educational methods in lymphedema treatment protocols needs cost-effectiveness studies. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT2017052834176N1).
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- Zahra Omidi
- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center (NCRC), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Rudy L, Maheu C, Körner A, Lebel S, Gélinas C. The FCR‐1: Initial validation of a single‐item measure of fear of cancer recurrence. Psychooncology 2020; 29:788-795. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.5350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Lauren Rudy
- Department of Educational and Counselling PsychologyMcGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Ingram School of NursingMcGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Department of Educational and Counselling PsychologyMcGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
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- School of PsychologyUniversity of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario
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- Ingram School of NursingMcGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
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Lamarche J, Grenier J, Lafontaine MF, Greenman P, Gosselin J, Joanisse M, Chomienne MH, Maheu C, Lebel S. Première étape dans l’utilisation de la thérapie par videoconference auprès de survivants du cancer vivant en contexte linguistique minoritaire : une étude pilote. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGIE 2020. [DOI: 10.3166/pson-2019-0106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Objectifs : Offrir une thérapie par videoconference pour soulager la peur de la récidive du cancer (PRC) par l’entremise de la vidéoconférence. Déterminer la faisabilité et l’efficacité de ce traitement dans un contexte clinique.
Matériel et méthodes : Thérapie par vidéoconférence cognitivoexistentielle une fois par semaine pour six semaines.
Résultats : Diminution progressive de la PRC et de la détresse psychologique reliée au cancer. Satisfaction adequate de la vidéoconférence.
Conclusion : L’utilisation de la vidéoconférence permettrait à un plus grand nombre de survivants de cancer d’être traités pour leur PRC.
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Mahendran R, Liu J, Kuparasundram S, Simard S, Chan YH, Kua EH, Griva K. Fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors in Singapore. Singapore Med J 2020; 62:305-310. [PMID: 31989183 DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2020007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among cancer survivors is a persistent and distressing psychosocial concern that affects recovery and quality of life. The prevalence of FCR in Singapore is unknown. This cross-sectional study was designed to examine FCR and identify factors associated with FCR in mixed-cancer survivors locally. METHODS Cancer survivors in remission (n = 404) were assessed for: FCR using the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI); emotional distress using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; and quality of life using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF. Clinical and severe/pathological FCR was determined based on the severity scale of FCRI, known as FCRI-Short Form. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to examine factors associated with FCR. RESULTS The mean score on the FCRI was 59.5 ± 30.4. 43.6% of cancer survivors had clinical FCR and 32.1% had severe/pathological FCR. Younger age (odds ratio [OR] 0.952, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.911-0.995, p < 0.05), higher educational status (OR 2.55, 95% CI 1.15-5.65, p < 0.05) and higher levels of emotional distress (OR 1.17, 95% CI 1.10-1.24, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with severe/pathological levels of FCR. CONCLUSION The present study is the first to determine levels of FCR among cancer survivors in Singapore. While the total FCR scores were similar to those of international studies, severe/pathological levels of FCR were found to be four times higher. These findings highlight a problem that is not widely recognised or acknowledged, but which deserves greater attention.
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- Rathi Mahendran
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Research Department, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- Health Science Department, Université du Quebec a Chicoutimi (UQAC), Quebec, Canada
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- Biostatistics Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Testing a model of fear of cancer recurrence or progression: the central role of intrusions, death anxiety and threat appraisal. J Behav Med 2020; 43:225-236. [PMID: 31907743 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00129-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We recently proposed a model of cancer-related anxiety to account for the etiology and maintenance of clinically significant anxiety in the context of cancer. This study tested predictions arising from the model to explain fear of cancer recurrence or progression (FCR). Patients with cancer were recruited from a research registry or outpatient hospital clinics (n = 211). In bivariate analyses, FCR was associated with metacognitive beliefs, intolerance of uncertainty, core belief disruption, less meaning in life, social constraints, death anxiety, intrusions, threat appraisal, and coping. A hierarchical regression explained 65% of the variance in FCR. FCR was predicted by younger age, intrusions, death anxiety, threat appraisal and meta-cognitions. The findings highlight the importance of both cognitive processes and content in FCR, including intrusions, fears about death and dying, beliefs about worry, and threat appraisals.
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Tauber NM, O'Toole MS, Dinkel A, Galica J, Humphris G, Lebel S, Maheu C, Ozakinci G, Prins J, Sharpe L, Smith AB, Thewes B, Simard S, Zachariae R. Effect of Psychological Intervention on Fear of Cancer Recurrence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Oncol 2019; 37:2899-2915. [PMID: 31532725 PMCID: PMC6823887 DOI: 10.1200/jco.19.00572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a significantly distressing problem that affects a substantial number of patients with and survivors of cancer; however, the overall efficacy of available psychological interventions on FCR remains unknown. We therefore evaluated this in the present systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS We searched key electronic databases to identify trials that evaluated the effect of psychological interventions on FCR among patients with and survivors of cancer. Controlled trials were subjected to meta-analysis, and the moderating influence of study characteristics on the effect were examined. Overall quality of evidence was evaluated using the GRADE system. Open trials were narratively reviewed to explore ongoing developments in the field (PROSPERO registration no.: CRD42017076514). RESULTS A total of 23 controlled trials (21 randomized controlled trials) and nine open trials were included. Small effects (Hedges’s g) were found both at postintervention (g = 0.33; 95% CI, 0.20 to 0.46; P < .001) and at follow-up (g = 0.28; 95% CI, 0.17 to 0.40; P < .001). Effects at postintervention of contemporary cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs; g = 0.42) were larger than those of traditional CBTs (g = 0.24; β = .22; 95% CI, .04 to .41; P = .018). At follow-up, larger effects were associated with shorter time to follow-up (β = −.01; 95% CI, −.01 to −.00; P = .027) and group-based formats (β = .18; 95% CI, .01 to .36; P = .041). A GRADE evaluation indicated evidence of moderate strength for effects of psychological intervention for FCR. CONCLUSION Psychological interventions for FCR revealed a small but robust effect at postintervention, which was largely maintained at follow-up. Larger postintervention effects were found for contemporary CBTs that were focused on processes of cognition—for example, worry, rumination, and attentional bias—rather than the content, and aimed to change the way in which the individual relates to his or her inner experiences. Future trials could investigate how to further optimize and tailor interventions to individual patients’ FCR presentation.
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- Nina M Tauber
- Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.,International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University of St Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University of St Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Québec, Canada
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- Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.,International Psycho-Oncology Society Fear of Cancer Recurrence Special Interest Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Reed SC, Bell JF, Miglioretti DL, Nekhlyudov L, Fairman N, Joseph JG. Fear of cancer recurrence and associations with mental health status and individual characteristics among cancer survivors: Findings from a nationally representative sample. J Psychosoc Oncol 2019; 38:125-142. [PMID: 31510882 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2019.1649338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Purpose: To describe the prevalence of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and test its associations with validated mental health status measures.Design: Cross-sectional survey using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Experiences with Cancer Survivorship Supplement.Sample: Post-treatment cancer survivors (n = 1032).Methods: Survey-weighted U.S. population-based estimates describe the prevalence of sociodemographic, health and mental health characteristics of cancer survivors by their level of FCR. Multinomial logistic regression was used to test associations of validated measures of mental health status and individual characteristics on levels of FCR in unadjusted models and those controlling for sociodemographic and health characteristics.Findings: Overall, 34.3% of cancer survivors reported no FCR, 54.4% reported low FCR, and 11.3% reported high FCR. Cancer survivors were at increased risk of reporting high FCR relative to no FCR if they had a low 12-item Short Form Health Survey Mental Component Summary score (≤48) compared to high scores (odds ratio = 2.88; 95% confidence interval = 1.57, 5.29). Reporting depressive symptoms or psychological distress did not significantly increase the risk of reporting high or low FCR relative to no FCR.Conclusions: To our knowledge, this study is the first to provide U.S. population-based estimates of associations between FCR and individual and health characteristics.Implications for Psychosocial Providers or Policy: Our results provide valuable information about which survivors are most at-risk for FCR. Future research is needed to more clearly differentiate FCR from other constructs.
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- Sarah C Reed
- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, CA, USA
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- UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis School of Medicine, Davis, CA, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Reb AM, Cope DG. Quality of Life and Supportive Care Needs of Gynecologic Cancer Survivors. West J Nurs Res 2019; 41:1385-1406. [DOI: 10.1177/0193945919846901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Gynecologic cancer survivors experience significant distress that can impact quality of life (QOL). Optimal survivorship care requires an understanding of the survivor’s QOL and supportive care needs. The purpose of this study was to describe the QOL and needs of gynecologic cancer survivors. Women with an initial diagnosis of gynecologic cancer within 7 months of completing primary treatment ( N = 34) completed the QOL-Cancer Survivor tool and the Cancer Survivors’ Unmet Needs Survey. Fear of cancer recurrence was a repetitive theme for both tools. The lowest ranking QOL items were distress from diagnosis and treatment, family distress, and uncertainty about the future. Commonly reported needs included help to reduce stress, manage side effects, cope with fears of cancer recurrence, and gain reassurance that providers were communicating, and providing the very best medical care. Appreciating QOL and needs can facilitate the development of support services specifically tailored to gynecologic survivors.
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- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Fort Myers, USA
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The fear of cancer recurrence literature continues to move forward: a review article. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2019; 12:40-45. [PMID: 29251693 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The volume of literature addressing fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is rapidly increasing. A summary of key developments in the research and treatment of FCR was published by Sharpe et al. in 2017, and the current review focuses on works published thereafter. RECENT FINDINGS A comprehensive literature review was conducted to provide an up-to-date summary of peer-reviewed publications focusing on FCR. The search consisted of the most recent FCR reports published between 2016 and 2017, which can be broadly categorized as: methods of assessment; associations with FCR; FCR and caregivers; and FCR interventions. SUMMARY FCR assessments continue to undergo revisions, which may have positive implications for clinicians and researchers seeking shorter measures to assess the FCR of their patients and study participants. However, research is needed to determine if a shorter FCR measure could be created using items that measure the construct alone, yet still retaining optimal sensitivity and specificity, or also with its determinants and consequences. Doing so would result in either unidimensional or multidimensional measure of FCR. Notwithstanding these matters in FCR assessment, the state of the literature continues to advance our understanding about characteristics of survivors with highest FCR, which is useful to identify patients in need of FCR interventions. These empirical results are useful to further investigate the theoretical distinctions of FCR.
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McGeechan GJ, McPherson KE, Roberts K. An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of living with colorectal cancer as a chronic illness. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:3148-3156. [PMID: 29752847 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of patients living with cancer as a chronic illness. BACKGROUND Due to recent advances in detection and treatment, cancer is now regarded as a chronic illness. However, living with cancer as a chronic illness can lead to a number of physical and psychosocial consequences all of which can lead to uncertainty over how patients view and plan for their future. DESIGN A longitudinal qualitative study. METHODS Individuals attending oncology follow-up clinics with their clinical nurse specialist at a hospital in the North East of England were invited to participate in two semistructured interviews over a 6-month period. A total of six individuals consented to participate, of whom two were women. One participant could not be contacted for the second interview, resulting in 11 interviews. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. RESULTS Two super-ordinate themes emerged from the analysis: physical and psychological consequences of cancer and adapting to life after treatment. CONCLUSION The experience of future disorientation was common among participants; however, this was impacted on by a number of factors such as functional impairment and fear of recurrence. Furthermore, future disorientation does not appear to be stable and may ease as patients begin to adjust to the uncertainty of living with colorectal cancer as a chronic illness.
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- Grant J McGeechan
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Lebel S, Maheu C, Tomei C, Bernstein LJ, Courbasson C, Ferguson S, Harris C, Jolicoeur L, Lefebvre M, Muraca L, Ramanakumar AV, Singh M, Parrott J, Figueiredo D. Towards the validation of a new, blended theoretical model of fear of cancer recurrence. Psychooncology 2018; 27:2594-2601. [PMID: 30180279 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is defined as "fear, worry, or concern about cancer returning or progressing". To date, only the seminal model proposed by Lee-Jones and colleagues has been partially validated, so additional model testing is critical to inform intervention efforts. The purpose of this study is to examine the validity of a blended model of FCR that integrates Leventhal's Common Sense Model, Mishel's Uncertainty in Illness Theory, and cognitive theories of worry. METHODS Participants (n = 106) were women diagnosed with stage I to III breast or gynecological cancer who were enrolled in a Randomized Controlled Trial of a group cognitive-existential intervention for FCR. We report data from standardized questionnaires (Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Severity and Triggers subscales; Illness Uncertainty Scale; perceived risk of recurrence; Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale; Why do people Worry about Health questionnaire; Reassurance-seeking Behaviors subscale of the Health Anxiety Questionnaire, and the Reassurance Questionnaire) that participants completed before randomization. Path analyses were used to test the model. RESULTS Following the addition of four paths, the model showed an excellent fit (χ2 = 13.39, P = 0.20; comparative fit index = 0.99; root mean square error of approximation = 0.06). Triggers, perceived risk of recurrence, and illness uncertainty predicted FCR. FCR was associated with maladaptive coping. Positive beliefs about worrying and intolerance of uncertainty did not predict FCR but led to more maladaptive coping. CONCLUSIONS These results provide support for a blended FCR model.
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- Sophie Lebel
- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectic Behavioural, and Humanistic Therapy Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Sharpe L, Curran L, Butow P, Thewes B. Fear of cancer recurrence and death anxiety. Psychooncology 2018; 27:2559-2565. [PMID: 29843188 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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In 2013, 3 systematic reviews of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and its predictors were published. All 3 concurred that FCR is a highly prevalent problem and amongst the largest unmet needs of cancer survivors, even 5 or more years after treatment. However, between them they identified only 1 study that had investigated the relationship between death anxiety and FCR. This is surprising because it is well acknowledged that a diagnosis of cancer, a potentially life-threatening illness, is associated with a number of existential issues that give rise to psychological sequelae such as intrusive thoughts about death and other post-traumatic symptoms. Outside the cancer literature, there has recently been a call to identify death anxiety as a transdiagnostic construct that underlies many anxiety disorders even in healthy people. And yet, the relevance of death anxiety to FCR has not been studied. We explore the barriers to the study of death anxiety and FCR and the reasons that a potential link between the 2 might have important theoretical and clinical implications. We conclude that establishing the relationship between death anxiety, FCR and other existential issues is essential in order to fully understand FCR, particularly in the context of advanced disease. We further conclude that whether death anxiety underlies FCR has important clinical implications which would potentially allow us to optimise currently available evidence-based treatments.
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- L Sharpe
- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, St Vincent's Health Care Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,PoCoG and CeMPED, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,SoURCe, Institute of Surgery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Radboud Institute of Health Science, Department Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Tomei C, Lebel S, Maheu C, Lefebvre M, Harris C. Examining the preliminary efficacy of an intervention for fear of cancer recurrence in female cancer survivors: a randomized controlled clinical trial pilot study. Support Care Cancer 2018; 26:2751-2762. [PMID: 29500582 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4097-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Among cancer survivors, fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most frequently reported unmet need. Despite this, research on psychosocial interventions that target FCR is limited. To address this gap, an individual cognitive-existential psychotherapy intervention for FCR was pilot tested via small-scale RCT. METHODS Participants were recruited via study posters, healthcare professionals' referrals, and an electronic hospital database. Twenty-five female cancer survivors were randomized to experimental or wait-list control groups. Sessions included cognitive restructuring techniques, behavioral experiments, discussion of existential concerns, and relaxation exercises. Nineteen women completed the 6-week intervention and completed questionnaire packages at various time points. All participants completed self-administered questionnaires at pre-intervention (T1), post-intervention (T2), and at 3-month follow-up (T3). Participants in the control group also completed the same questionnaires, including at baseline (T0). RESULTS Statistically significant results of between-within ANOVAs included time by condition interactions in the primary outcome measure of FCR and, for the experimental group participants, time by condition interactions in the secondary outcome measures of cancer-specific distress and uncertainty in illness. Statistically significant results of repeated measures ANOVAs included reductions in FCR, cancer-specific distress, uncertainty in illness, reassurance seeking, cognitive avoidance, and intolerance of uncertainty, as well as improvements in positive reinterpretation and growth, emotional coping, and quality of life (improved mental health), when compared to the control group. Most changes were maintained at 3-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This intervention responds to a need for evidence-based individual modality interventions targeting quality of life in cancer survivors. Our results demonstrate preliminary promising results in addressing FCR in female cancer survivors. Future research could seek to replicate results with a larger sample. Further research is needed to test this intervention with patients of mixed cancer sites.
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- Christina Tomei
- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 136 Jean-Jacques-Lussier Private, Vanier Hall, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
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- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 136 Jean-Jacques-Lussier Private, Vanier Hall, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Psychology Department, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Existential distress and meaning-focused interventions in cancer survivorship. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2018; 12:46-51. [DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fear of progression (or fear of recurrence) is an appropriate, adequate response to the real threat of cancer. However, elevated levels of fear of progression can become dysfunctional, affecting well-being, quality of life, and social functioning. Research has shown that fear of progression is one of the most frequent distress symptoms of patients with cancer. As a clear consensus concerning clinically relevant states of fear of progression is still lacking, it is difficult to provide a valid estimate of the rate of cancer patients who clearly suffer from fear of progression. Current evidence suggests that probably 50% of cancer survivors experience moderate to severe fear of progression. Furthermore, many patients express unmet needs in dealing with the fear of cancer spreading. These results underscore the need to provide effective psychological treatments for clinical states of fear of progression. Some psychosocial interventions for treating fear of progression have been developed. Our own, targeted intervention study showed that clinical fear of progression can be effectively treated with brief group therapy.
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Economou D, Reb A. Communication Concerns When Transitioning to Cancer Survivorship Care. Semin Oncol Nurs 2017; 33:526-535. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Klügel S, Lücke C, Meta A, Schild-Suhren M, Malik E, Philipsen A, Müller HH. Concomitant psychiatric symptoms and impaired quality of life in women with cervical cancer: a critical review. Int J Womens Health 2017; 9:795-805. [PMID: 29133983 PMCID: PMC5669786 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s143368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Our aim was to summarize the current relevant literature on concomitant psychiatric symptoms with a focus on anxiety/depression in a population with gynecologic cancer; to identify the predictors, associated factors, and prevention strategies of psychiatric disorders; to examine psychiatric disorders in a population with recurrent gynecologic cancer; and to describe the limitations of the literature and future research areas. Little is known about attending psychiatric disorders in patients with gynecologic and other malignant diseases like cervical or breast cancer. However, patients suffering from other types of gynecologic cancer (eg, genital/cervical cancer) may also have an increased risk of psychiatric symptoms. In this review, we identify the potential information deficits in this field. A two-rater independent literature search was conducted using the PubMed/Google Scholar search engines to systematically evaluate the literature on the research objectives, followed by a critical reflection on the results. Of the 77 screened studies, 15 met the criteria for inclusion in this review. Patients with gynecologic malignancies, especially cervical cancer, had a very high prevalence of psychiatric symptoms including depression (33%-52%). Additionally, the risk groups facing higher rates of concomitant reduced quality of life and increased psychiatric symptoms such as depression were identified. Specifically, low socioeconomic status, sexual inactivity, absence of a partner, and physical symptoms were correlated with an increased risk. Patients suffering from recurrent gynecologic cancer should receive particular attention because of their significantly increased risk of depressive symptoms. Screening programs are needed to detect psychiatric symptoms in cervical cancer patients and the associated high-risk groups. Regular screening should be implemented, and psychosocial care should be provided during follow-up.
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- Stephanie Klügel
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Bad Zwischenahn
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Bad Zwischenahn
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Bad Zwischenahn
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Bad Zwischenahn
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Bad Zwischenahn.,Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Starreveld DE, Markovitz SE, van Breukelen G, Peters ML. The course of fear of cancer recurrence: Different patterns by age in breast cancer survivors. Psychooncology 2017; 27:295-301. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Daniëlle E.J. Starreveld
- Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology; The Netherlands Cancer Institute; Amsterdam the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Psychological Science; Maastricht University; Maastricht the Netherlands
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- Department of Methodology and Statistics, CAPHRI School for Care and Public Health; Maastricht University; Maastricht the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Science; Maastricht University; Maastricht the Netherlands
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Thewes B, Husson O, Poort H, Custers JAE, Butow PN, McLachlan SA, Prins JB. Fear of Cancer Recurrence in an Era of Personalized Medicine. J Clin Oncol 2017; 35:3275-3278. [PMID: 28723231 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.72.8212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Belinda Thewes
- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Belinda Thewes, Olga Husson, Hanneke Poort, Jose A.E. Custers, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Phyllis N. Butow, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sue-Anne McLachlan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, and The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; and Judith B. Prins, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Kaidar-Person O, Meattini I, Deal AM, Francolini G, Carta G, Terzo L, Camporeale J, Muss H, Marks LB, Livi L, Mayer DK, Zagar TM. The use of psychological supportive care services and psychotropic drugs in patients with early-stage breast cancer: a comparison between two institutions on two continents. Med Oncol 2017; 34:144. [PMID: 28726045 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-017-1003-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the mental health consumption among patients with early-stage breast cancer in two radiation oncology departments in two countries (USA and Italy). Data were extracted from the medical records of consecutive patients treated between 2014 and 2015 in two centers. Extracted data included patient's demographics, treatment, referral to psychological supportive care programs, and prescribed psychotropic drugs. Data from the two centers were compared using Student's t, Wilcoxon, Fisher's exact, and Jonckheere-Terpstra tests. Adjusted relative risks (RR) were estimated using Poisson regression. A total of 231 (Italy = 110, USA = 121) patients were included, with a mean age of 60 years. The crude rate of psychological supportive care visits was similar in the US versus the Italian cohort (28.9 vs. 21.8%, p = 0.23). The crude rate of prescribed psychotropic drug was higher in the US cohort versus Italian cohort (43.8 vs. 18.2%, p < 0.0001). These differences remained significant after adjusting for breast cancer subtype, stage, and treatment (RR 1.8, 95 CI 1.17-2.76). Between 20 and 30% of patients receive psychological supportive care during treatment for breast cancer. The use of psychotropic medication was higher in the US cohort than the cohort from Italy. The reasons for these differences might be related to social and cultural differences and the method of prescribing medication.
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- Orit Kaidar-Person
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. .,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Careggi - University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Careggi - University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Careggi - University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Careggi - University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Hanprasertpong J, Geater A, Jiamset I, Padungkul L, Hirunkajonpan P, Songhong N. Fear of cancer recurrence and its predictors among cervical cancer survivors. J Gynecol Oncol 2017; 28:e72. [PMID: 28758378 PMCID: PMC5641523 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2017.28.e72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objective To identify the characteristics of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in cervical cancer survivors (CCSs) and investigate the relationship of FCR with demographic and medical characteristics, level of quality of life (QOL), and psychological distress. We also aimed to determine the predictors of FCR. Methods The short version of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire (FoP-Q-SF), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cervical (FACT-Cx) questionnaire were administered to 699 CCSs who had complete treatment at Songklanagarind Hospital between 2006 and 2016. Analysis was performed to determine potential predictors associated with FCR. Results Among the 12 items of the FoP-Q-SF, the 3 greatest fears were 1) worrying about what would happen to their family; 2) being afraid of pain; and 3) fear of disease progression. The prevalences of anxiety and depression disorder were 20.46% and 9.44%, respectively. CCSs who had FCR at the 5th quintile were more likely to have medical co-morbidities, low FACT-Cx scores in all domains and a high HADS scores (anxiety and depression disorder). Multivariate analysis showed that only anxiety disorder (odds ratio [OR]=4.99; p<0.001) and low FACT-Cx score (total) (OR=6.14; p<0.001) were identified as independent predictors for FCR at the 5th quintile. Conclusion FCR is an important problem in cervical cancer which should be addressed during post-treatment care. Only anxiety disorder and low QOL were independently associated with high FCR.
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- Jitti Hanprasertpong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.
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- Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Nursing Service, Songklanagarind Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Songkhla Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Songkhla, Thailand
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Kyriacou J, Black A, Drummond N, Power J, Maheu C. Peur de la récidive: Étude de l’expérience vécue par les survivantes du cancer des ovaires. Can Oncol Nurs J 2017; 27:243-250. [PMID: 31148805 PMCID: PMC6516391 DOI: 10.5737/23688076273243250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objectif L’objectif de la présente étude est de mieux comprendre la peur de la récidive à la lumière de l’expérience vécue par des survivantes du cancer des ovaires et des trompes de Fallope. Méthodologie L’étude fait appel à un devis descriptif qualitatif. Douze participantes en rémission d’un cancer des ovaires ou des trompes de Fallope ont été recrutées. Les chercheuses ont d’abord procédé à des entrevues semi-structurées en personne puis analysé le contenu et les retranscriptions textuelles des entretiens. Résultats La peur de la récidive est une préoccupation non négligeable chez les femmes en rémission d’un cancer des ovaires. Quatre thèmes ressortent de l’expérience vécue par les participantes à cet égard: a) incertitude entourant la récidive; b) croyances et sources d’inquiétude variées; c) risque de récidive perçu; d) gestion de la peur de la récidive. Implications Les infirmières peuvent optimiser le soutien apporté aux survivantes en restant à l’affût de cette peur de la récidive, en offrant de l’aide psychosociale aux femmes risquant de vivre cette peur, ainsi qu’en enseignant et en renforçant les stratégies d’adaptation.
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- Jamie Kyriacou
- École des sciences infirmières Ingram, Université McGill, Montréal, QC
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- École des sciences infirmières Ingram, Université McGill, Montréal, QC
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- Infirmière clinicienne spécialisée, oncologie gynécologique, Hôpital général juif - SMBD, Montréal, QC
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- Infirmière clinicienne spécialisée, oncologie gynécologique | Centre universitaire de santé McGil, Montréal, QC
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- Professeure agrégée, École des sciences infirmières Ingram, Université McGill, Montréal, QC
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Kyriacou J, Black A, Drummond N, Power J, Maheu C. Fear of cancer recurrence: A study of the experience of survivors of ovarian cancer. Can Oncol Nurs J 2017; 27:236-242. [PMID: 31148762 PMCID: PMC6516398 DOI: 10.5737/23688076273236242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to better understand fear of cancer (FCR) through the experience of ovarian and fallopian tube cancer survivors. METHODS This study used a descriptive qualitative design. Twelve participants in remission from ovarian or fallopian tube cancer were recruited. Researchers conducted face-to-face, semi-structured interviews and the content, transcribed verbatim, underwent content analysis. RESULTS FCR has been identified as a significant concern for women in remission from ovarian cancer. Four themes emerged from the participants' FCR experience: (a) uncertainty surrounding recurrence; (b) varied beliefs and sources of worry; (c) perceived risk of recurrence; (d) management of FCR. IMPLICATIONS Survivorship support can be optimized by nurses by screening for FCR, offering psychosocial support for women at risk for FCR, teaching and reinforcing adaptive coping strategies.
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- Jamie Kyriacou
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University. Montréal, QC,
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gynecologic Oncology, SMBD Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, QC,
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gynecologic Oncology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC,
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- Associate Professor, Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, QC,
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Fisher PL, Byrne A, Salmon P. Metacognitive Therapy for Emotional Distress in Adult Cancer Survivors: A Case Series. COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH 2017; 41:891-901. [PMID: 29104332 PMCID: PMC5656708 DOI: 10.1007/s10608-017-9862-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Many adult cancer survivors experience persistent emotional distress after completing cancer treatment. The aim of this study was to test the potential of a brief transdiagnostic psychological intervention—metacognitive therapy (MCT)—in reducing emotional distress in adult cancer survivors. A non-concurrent multiple baseline design with 3- and 6-months follow-up was used to evaluate the effects of MCT in four patients consecutively referred to a psycho-oncology service. Each patient received six 1-h sessions of MCT. Anxiety, depression, worry/rumination, fear of cancer recurrence and metacognitive beliefs were assessed using self-report questionnaires. MCT was associated with clinically significant reductions in anxiety, depression, fear of cancer recurrence, worry/rumination and metacognitive beliefs at the end of treatment, and gains were maintained in all patients to 3-months follow-up and in three out of four patients to 6-months follow-up. MCT is a promising brief transdiagnostic approach to psychological morbidity in adult survivors of cancer. Larger scale controlled trials are now required.
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- Peter L Fisher
- Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Whelan Buliding, Liverpool, L69 3GB UK.,Liverpool Psychology Cancer Service, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK.,Nidaros, Østmarka University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Whelan Buliding, Liverpool, L69 3GB UK.,Liverpool Psychology Cancer Service, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Psychological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Whelan Buliding, Liverpool, L69 3GB UK.,Liverpool Psychology Cancer Service, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK
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Lichtenthal WG, Corner GW, Slivjak ET, Roberts KE, Li Y, Breitbart W, Lacey S, Tuman M, DuHamel KN, Blinder VS, Beard C. A pilot randomized controlled trial of cognitive bias modification to reduce fear of breast cancer recurrence. Cancer 2017; 123:1424-1433. [PMID: 28055119 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Revised: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The most common, persistent concern among survivors of breast cancer is the fear that their disease will return, yet to the authors' knowledge, few interventions targeting fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) have been developed to date. The current pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a home-delivered cognitive bias modification intervention to reduce FCR. The intervention, called Attention and Interpretation Modification for Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence (AIM-FBCR), targeted 2 types of cognitive biases (ie, attention and interpretation biases). METHODS A total of 110 survivors of breast cancer were randomized to receive 8 sessions of 1 of 2 versions of AIM-FBCR or a control condition program. Computer-based assessments of cognitive biases and a self-report measure of FCR were administered before the intervention, after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention. RESULTS Improvements in health worries (P = .019) and interpretation biases (rates of threat endorsement [P<.001] and reaction times for threat rejection [P = .007]) were found in those survivors who received AIM-FBCR compared with the control arm. Although only 26% of participants who screened into the study agreed to participate, the trial otherwise appeared feasible and acceptable, with 83% of those who initiated the intervention completing at least 5 of 8 sessions, and 90% reporting satisfaction with the computer-based program used. CONCLUSIONS The results of the current pilot study suggest the promise of AIM-FBCR in reducing FCR in survivors of breast cancer. Future research should attempt to replicate these findings in a larger-scale trial using a more sophisticated, user-friendly program and additional measures of improvement in more diverse samples. Cancer 2017;123:1424-1433. © 2016 American Cancer Society.
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- Wendy G Lichtenthal
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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