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Mardani A, Maleki M, Hanifi N, Turunen H, Vaismoradi M. Coping strategies for fear of cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Support Care Cancer 2025; 33:459. [PMID: 40341433 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-025-09503-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2025] [Indexed: 05/10/2025]
Abstract
AIM Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women, and many survivors experience fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). This study aimed to explore and integrate qualitative evidence on the coping strategies BC survivors use to manage FCR. METHODS A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies was conducted. Six databases including PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and Embase were searched without any time restrictions using predefined keywords. Inductive thematic synthesis was conducted to identify key coping strategies used by BC survivors. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included, identifying four themes of coping strategies: "seeking support," "transforming health behaviors and lifestyle" "avoidance and emotional detachment", and "building resilience and emotional strength". Each encompassed sub-themes. CONCLUSION This review identified various coping strategies used by BC survivors to manage the FCR. They highlight the complexity and diversity of responses to FCR, rather than assessing their effectiveness. The findings underscore the importance of understanding coping mechanisms within the context of survivorship care, which can inform future research on their short- and long-term impacts. Healthcare providers should consider individualized approaches that acknowledge the nuanced nature of coping strategies used by BC survivors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abbas Mardani
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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- Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Nursing Science, Kuopio University Hospital, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Bodø, Norway
- Faculty of Science and Health, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW, Australia
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Raji Lahiji M, Vafa S, de Souza RJ, Zarrati M, Sajadian A, Razmpoosh E, Jaberzadeh S. Effect of Dietary-Based Lifestyle Modification Approaches on Anthropometric Indices and Dietary Intake Parameters in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Adv Nutr 2022; 13:1974-1988. [PMID: 35641019 PMCID: PMC9526840 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmac062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of dietary-based lifestyle modification interventions ("diet," or "diet + exercise," or "diet + exercise + behavioral" intervention) on the measures of anthropometric and dietary intake parameters in women with breas cancer (BC). Databases were searched until June 2021. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials that enrolled only women with BC. Studies that used exercise or behavioral interventions alone were not included. Mean ± SD changes were extracted for each outcome, and pooled using a random-effects model; 7315 studies were identified. Fifty-one studies (n = 7743) were included. The median ± SD duration of treatment was 24 ± 16.65 wk. Dietary-based interventions significantly reduced body weight [45 studies (n = 7239), weighted mean difference (WMD) (95% CI): -2.6 (-3.2, -2.1) kg], BMI [31 studies (n = 5384); WMD (95% CI): -1.0 (-1.3, -0.7) kg/m2], lean body mass [15 studies (n = 1194); WMD (95% CI): -0.6(-0.7, -0.4) kg], fat mass [11 studies (n = 913); WMD (95% CI): -2.6 (-3.3, -1.8) kg], fat percentage [17 studies (n = 897); WMD (95% CI): -1.5 (-1.9, -1.3)%], hip circumference [9 studies (n = 489); WMD (95% CI): -2.43 (-3.34, -1.54) cm], and waist circumference [7 studies (n = 309); WMD (95% CI): 0.02 (-0.03, -0.005) cm]. Significant reductions in energy intakes [20 studies (n = 4608), WMD (95% CI): -162 (-220, 104) kcal/d] and fat intakes [7 studies (n = 4316), WMD (95% CI): -7.5 (-7.8, -7.2)% of energy/d], and an increase in fiber intakes [11 studies (n = 4241), WMD (95% CI): 2.4 (0.7, 4.1) g/d] were observed. No significant changes were seen in protein, carbohydrate, and fruit and vegetable intakes. Subgroup analyses showed that changes in anthropometric and dietary intake indices were significant in studies that enrolled patients with both obesity and normal weight, studies that used diet therapy in combination with exercise and behavioral therapy, and studies that started the intervention during the treatment period. Overall, a multimodal dietary-based lifestyle intervention had significant effects on anthropometric and dietary intake parameters in women with BC, specifically when started as early as the diagnosis. This meta-analysis was registered at PROSPERO as CRD42021291488.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mahsa Raji Lahiji
- Deparment of Integrative Oncology and Quality of Life, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Academic Centre for Education, Culture, and Research, Tehran, Iran,Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada,Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deparment of Integrative Oncology and Quality of Life, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Academic Centre for Education, Culture, and Research, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-invasive Brain Stimulation and Neuroplasticity Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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