Journal of Cancer Survivorship

Chain-mediating effect of illness acceptance and perceived control on the relationship between family caring and self-perceived burden in elderly patients with breast cancer: a cross-sectional study
Cai Y, Zhang Q, Li M, Masaki H and Shi T
To establish a chain mediating model examining family caring, illness acceptance, perceived control, and self-perceived burden, based on the middle-range theory of adaptation to chronic illness, and to empirically test this model.
Implementation fidelity of the blended optimal physical recovery after hospitalization (OPRAH) intervention for patients after oncological surgery
de Leeuwerk ME, van Westerhuis C, Kruizenga H, Geleijn E, de Groot V, van der Leeden M and van der Schaaf M
To evaluate the implementation fidelity of a blended intervention aimed at optimizing physical recovery following gastrointestinal or lung cancer surgery, involving patients, dietitians, and physiotherapist.
Women's and practitioners' views of early intensive decongestive lymphoedema treatment for breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema: a focus group study
Jeffs E, Ream E, Chang YS, Taylor C and Bick D
To explore the experiences and opinions of women with breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema (BCRL), a common sequela of breast cancer treatment, and of lymphoedema practitioners regarding current lymphoedema treatment in the UK, priority outcomes and assessment methods, and acceptability of a future trial of lymphoedema treatment and use of intensive-decongestive lymphoedema treatment (DLT) for women presenting with BCRL.
Latent profile analysis of return-to-work readiness and self-efficacy among breast cancer survivors who have not returned to work post-surgery
Huo Q, Pu Y, Deng H, Li S and Feng X
To identify latent subgroups of return-to-work readiness (RRTW) and self-efficacy (RTW-SE) in postoperative patients with breast cancer who had not resumed employment and to examine predictors of subgroup membership.
Re-examining survivorship research for people living with advanced and metastatic cancers: A portfolio analysis update of National Institutes of Health-funded grants
Mollica MA, Tesauro G, Tonorezos ES and Gallicchio L
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) identified survivorship research for people living with advanced and metastatic cancers as a priority in 2020. The goal of this portfolio analysis was to review all National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants newly funded in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 to FY 2024 focused on this area.
Income and employment outcomes in early adulthood among survivors of childhood cancer: a population-based longitudinal matched cohort study in Canada
Moskalewicz A, Gupta S, Ahmed AM, Di Giuseppe G, Denburg A, Essue BM, Peacock S, Pole JD, Nathan PC and Pechlivanoglou P
To examine labor force participation and employment income during early adulthood among childhood cancer survivors and matched cancer-free individuals in Canada.
The Health Insurance Navigation Tools (HINT) intervention adapted for colorectal cancer survivors: a pilot trial
Park ER, Durieux N, Mitchell CO, Foor A, Perez GK, Luberto C, Kaddas H, Kirchhoff AC and Nipp R
Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors are at risk for experiencing healthcare-related financial burden, which can be exacerbated by low health insurance literacy (HIL). This pilot RCT assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a virtual health insurance navigation intervention adapted for CRC survivors (Health Insurance Navigation Tools; HINT-C).
Advancing implementation of shared care for cancer survivors using a systems thinking approach (the SEAMLESS study)
Joseph R, Crawford-Williams F, Ramsey I, Han CY, Agbejule OA, Ee C, Jefford M, Elshaug AG, Emery J, Koczwara B, Leigh L, Milch V and Chan RJ
The aims of this study were to (1) understand the interactions between system-level factors and key leverage points impacting the implementation of shared care models in Australia and (2) develop strategies and actions targeting these leverage points.
Effectiveness of virtual reality-based exercise rehabilitation for enhancing functional outcomes and quality of life in adult cancer survivors: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Eid M, Alkerdasy H, Hilmy A, Sameh A and Ashraf A
This systematic review aims to synthesize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness and safety of virtual reality-based exercise rehabilitation (VRER) in adult cancer survivors.
Age-appropriate needs-based care in an onco-primary care survivorship program for survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult, and adult cancers
Eary R, Betts AC, Hughes A, Lawrence S, Shliakhtsitsava K, Thakur B, Ho E, Balasubramanian BA, Woods S, Shay LA and Hall B
Routine assessment of cancer survivors' needs is inconsistently performed in both primary care and oncology. Age influences survivorship needs, with younger survivors facing prolonged symptom burden and late effects, and older survivors experiencing compounded aging-related issues. We describe age-appropriate needs-based care in a university onco-primary care survivorship clinic serving adult survivors of childhood and adult cancers.
Longitudinal associations of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy with psychological distress and health-related quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors: a prospective cohort study
Boekhoudt ND, Mols F, Simons C, Querido NR, Breukink SO, Valkenburg-van Iersel L, Janssen-Heijnen MLG, Keulen ETP, Weijenberg MP and Bours MJL
Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy frequently develop chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). This study investigated the impact of CIPN symptoms on psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among oxaliplatin-treated CRC survivors up to 5 years post-treatment.
Childhood cancer survivors and their caregivers are amenable to survivorship surveillance with community-based primary care providers
Hernandez LE, Smitherman AB, Santacroce SJ, Liu Y, Roy MM, Ross WL, Armstrong H, Appel B, Casillas J, Hurtado-de-Mendoza A, Demedis J, Horwitz LI, Mendoza JA and Kadan-Lottick NS
A minority of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) receive post-therapy survivorship surveillance at their oncology center (OC) within 5 years of diagnosis. Primary care providers (PCPs) could be a promising alternative. We determined CCS' preferences for the site of surveillance, associated factors, and rationale.
Physical activity interventions in women treated for endometrial cancer: a scoping review
Shearsmith L, Truscott H, Fisher A, Traviss-Turner G, Crosbie EJ, Hill A and Beeken R
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer, with rising incidence contributing to a growing population at risk of long-term health issues post-treatment. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality, yet physical activity engagement is low due to physiological and psychosocial barriers. Although guidelines recommend physical activity after cancer, no reviews have synthesised interventions supporting uptake in women treated for endometrial cancer. This review addresses the gap.
Opioid prescribing to older cancer survivors: a retrospective claims-based characterization of prescriber specialties
Salz T, Meza AM, Jinna S, Moryl N, Kriplani A, Tringale KR, Flory J and Lipitz-Snyderman A
Older cancer survivors have concerning rates of unsafe opioid prescribing. Little is known about the specialty of providers prescribing to survivors, which is essential to guide interventions.
Correction: Physical activity barriers, facilitators, and preferences in primary and tertiary prevention of breast cancer: a French national observational study
Fournier B, Delrieu L, Vallance J, Phillips S, Noh H, Gouez M, Herman F, Hamy-Petit AS, , Perol O, Reyal F and Fervers B
Diet quality, eating behaviour, and mental health outcomes of prostate cancer survivors
Wright HH, Linton C, Broadbent S, Rune KT, Davis C, Zhang A and Keech JJ
People living with or beyond a prostate cancer diagnosis are vulnerable to poorer mental health and may benefit from following a high-quality diet. This study examined i) diet quality, eating behaviour, and mental health in people diagnosed with prostate cancer, and ii) explored associations between mental health, eating behaviour intent, and diet quality.
The effects of VR/AR/MR-based interventions on symptom management among adult cancer survivors receiving active treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yan K, Alamian A, Hanson A and Loerzel V
Virtual Reality (VR)-based interventions emerge as promising tools for symptom management among cancer survivors receiving active treatments. Evidence from previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses is limited by small numbers of studies and lack of sub-group analyses. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of VR/AR/MR interventions on symptom management for cancer survivors receiving active treatments.
The role of cognitive impairments in patients' return to work and quality of working life after treatment of breast or gynecologic cancer
Kias A, Schmidt ME and Steindorf K
We examined the impact of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) after systemic or radiation therapy for breast or gynaecologic cancer on return to work (RTW) and quality of working life (QWL).
Predictive ability of the theory of planned behavior on physical activity in newly diagnosed women with breast cancer: a prospective cohort study
Wagoner CW, Friedenreich CM, Courneya KS, Wang Q, Vallance JK, Matthews CE, Yang L, McNeely ML, Dickau L and Culos-Reed SN
Few studies assess how well the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) predicts physical activity over time after a breast cancer diagnosis. This study evaluated TPB's prediction, measured at diagnosis, on women's physical activity 1 year later.
What do the current popular artificial intelligence chatbots offer us regarding patient information? Comparison of responses from the ten most popular chatbots about bladder cancer
Sahin MF, Akgül M, Akpınar Ç, Bolat D, Bozkurt O, İzol V, Karakoyunlu N, Süer E, Tınay İ and
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly transforming healthcare by improving patient and clinician access to and understanding of medical information. Generative AI models answer healthcare queries and provide tailored and quick responses. This research evaluates the readability and quality of bladder cancer (BC) patient information in 10 popular AI-enabled chatbots.
Leveraging technology to address POST-Treatment Health Outcomes of Cancer Survivors (POSTHOC): A phase I/II randomized controlled trial of a survivorship care plan mobile application
James S, Clingan CL, Adesanya IA, Zhu S, Francis ME, Rosenblatt PY, Molitoris JK, Deighton DC, Winder AT, Desrochers PC, McGeorge NM, Kleckner IR and Kleckner AS
Survivorship Care Plans (SCPs) support the transition from active cancer treatment to long-term survivorship. The POSTHOC mobile application (app) was developed to digitize the SCP, improving accessibility, modifiability, longevity, and usefulness, while promoting adherence to diet and physical activity recommendations. This study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the POSTHOC app and its effect on global symptom burden compared to a traditional SCP among recent cancer survivors.