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Associations between leisure-time physical activity and health-related quality of life among adolescent and adult survivors of childhood cancersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Objective: Survivors of childhood cancer are at an increased risk for reduced quality of life (QOL), yet few studies have explored factors associated with improving health-related QOL (HRQOL) in this population. We thus explored the relationship between physical activity (PA) and HRQOL among survivors of childhood cancer.Methods: A total of 215 survivors of childhood lymphoma, leukemia, and central nervous system cancers completed mailed surveys that elicited information regarding leisure-time PA (LTPA) measured in metabolic equivalents, HRQOL, and diagnostic and demographic factors. Correlations and adjusted regression mo...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Raheem J. Paxton, Lee W. Jones, Philip M. Rosoff, Melanie Bonner, Joann L. Ater, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried Source Type: journals

Effect of methylphenidate on fatigue in women with recurrent gynecologic cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study provides support for the use of a psychostimulant to treat fatigue in women who have recurrent gynecologic cancer. It is particularly relevant for these patients with incurable disease who are facing the end of life. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rhonda L. Johnson, Ingrid Block, Michael A. Gold, Stephen Markwell, Melanie Zupancic Source Type: journals

Evaluation of the Fertility and Cancer Project (FCP) among young breast cancer survivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Preliminary evidence shows that young breast cancer survivors derive improved mood and knowledge benefit from FCP participation. Internet-based approach may be a viable format for engaging this population of cancer survivors. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Karen Meneses, Patrick McNees, Andres Azuero, Angela Jukkala Source Type: journals

Psychological benefits for cancer patients and their partners participating in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the impact of an 8-week MBSR program for 21 couples who attended the program together on outcomes of mood disturbance, symptoms of stress, and mindfulness.Results: Significant reductions for both patients and partners in mood disturbance (p (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kathryn Birnie, Sheila N. Garland, Linda E. Carlson Source Type: journals

Videotaped simulated interviews to improve medical students' skills in disclosing a diagnosis of cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our training course on communication techniques helps students acquire confidence in their skills in breaking bad news by backing theory with practice and feedback. The students make progress despite the psychological stress generated by simulated real-life conditions. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Angélique Bonnaud-Antignac, Loïc Campion, Pierre Pottier, Stéphane Supiot Source Type: journals

Spirituality and well-being in cancer patients: a reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Despite that the majority of the studies concluded that spirituality was associated with higher well-being, no definitive conclusions on this relationship can be drawn due to major methodological shortcomings of these studies. Longitudinal research utilizing spirituality and well-being measures that do not overlap in content is recommended. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Anja Visser, Bert Garssen, Ad Vingerhoets Source Type: journals

Disrupted sleep in breast and prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy: the role of coping processesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined changes in sleep in 33 breast cancer (BC) patients and 23 prostate cancer (PC) patients during radiation therapy and over a 6-month followup. Coping processes were examined as predictors of sleep. Self-reported sleep was assessed at eight time-points before, during, and after treatment using the Medical Outcomes Study - Sleep Scale. The COPE Scale was used to assess coping processes before treatment onset. Results: Mixed effects linear modeling analyses revealed that both BC and PC patients reported the most sleep problems prior to and during the early weeks of treatment. Coping strategies predicted sl...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: KaMala S. Thomas, Julienne Bower, Michael A. Hoyt, Saviz Sepah Source Type: journals

Intimacy processes and psychological distress among couples coping with head and neck or lung cancersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Enhancing relationship intimacy by disclosing cancer-related concerns may facilitate both partners' adjustment to these illnesses. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sharon Manne, Hoda Badr Source Type: journals

The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory: an examination of the factor structure and invariance among breast cancer survivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Objective: The present study tested the proposed five-factor structure and invariance of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI; Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996) in a sample of physically active breast cancer survivors. Methods: A sample of breast cancer survivors (N=470, Mage=57.3, SD=7.8 years) completed the PTGI and a demographic questionnaire. The factor structure, factorial invariance, and latent mean invariance were tested using maximum likelihood structural equation modeling. Results: Preliminary analyses showed acceptable reliability for the PTGI subscales ([alpha] (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jennifer Brunet, Meghan H. McDonough, Valerie Hadd, Peter R. E. Crocker, Catherine M. Sabiston Source Type: journals

Quality-of-life and surgical treatments for rectal cancer - a longitudinal analysis using the California Cancer RegistryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study provides additional evidence that sphincter-ablating procedures do not necessarily reduce quality of life in patients with rectal cancer. Distinctive features of this study include a broad multidimensional interpretation of HRQL, the 19 months of longitudinal follow-up, and a prospective population-based study design. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Julie Smith-Gagen, Rosemary D. Cress, Christiana M. Drake, Patrick S. Romano, Kathleen J. Yost, John Z. Ayanian Source Type: journals

Looking past the obvious: experiences of altered masculinity in penile cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: That men should have an altered sense of masculine identity following penile cancer surgery is not unexpected. However, the ways in which altered masculinity manifested itself were both subtle and insidious. The results have implications for clinical practice and demonstrated the need for further research. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kathryn Bullen, Stephen Edwards, Victoria Marke, Sarah Matthews Source Type: journals

Sexual functioning in young adult survivors of childhood cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: While most survivors appear to be doing well in this important life domain, some young adult survivors report sexual concerns. While female survivors may report more sexual symptoms than male survivors, males may experience more distress associated with sexual difficulties. Better-specified measures of sexual function, behavior and outcomes are needed for this young adult population. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brad J. Zebrack, Sallie Foley, Daniela Wittmann, Marcia Leonard Source Type: journals

The impact of optimism on anxiety, depression and quality of life in urogenital cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Especially patients with a low level of optimism and a high level of pessimism are at risk for higher levels of anxiety and depression in addition to lowered HRQOL. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Markus Zenger, Christina Brix, Johannes Borowski, Jens-Uwe Stolzenburg, Andreas Hinz Source Type: journals

Experiencing one's body after a diagnosis of cancer - a phenomenological study of young adultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These patients undergo physical and mental changes that affect their self-image and health-related life quality. Thus, future studies need to explore interventions that may enhance the individual[sacute] perception of their body. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: R. P. T. Christina Snöbohm, R. N. Maria Friedrichsen, R. P. T. Susanne Heiwe Source Type: journals

Psychosocial adjustment of siblings of children with cancer: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Research regarding siblings of children with cancer continues to be methodologically limited. The conclusions of qualitative and quantitative studies differ considerably. We propose a research agenda to propel this field forward including greater attention to alterations in normative development (as opposed to psychiatric conditions), development of more appropriate quantitative measures, examination of potential moderators of adaptation, and use of prospective longitudinal designs. Siblings of children with cancer are a psychosocially at-risk group and should be provided with appropriate supportive services. ...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Melissa A. Alderfer, Kristin A. Long, E. Anne Lown, Anna L. Marsland, Nancy L. Ostrowski, Janet M. Hock, Linda J. Ewing Source Type: journals

The role of appearance investment in the adjustment of women with breast cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study provided significant information about the role of appearance investment in the adjustment of breast cancer patients and added empirical support to SES-MS distinction. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Helena Moreira, Sónia Silva, Maria Cristina Canavarro Source Type: journals

Psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the Mental Adjustment to Cancer scale in Dutch cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The Dutch version of the MAC scale is a feasible questionnaire and appeared to have comparable psychometric properties as demonstrated by studies in the UK. The psychometric properties of the summary scales and Fighting Spirit and Helplessness/Hopelessness subscales seem to be acceptable. This supports the cross-national usefulness of the MAC scale. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Anna P. B. M. Braeken, Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen, Maggie Watson, Ruud M. A. Houben, Francis C. J. M. v. Gils, Lilian Lechner Source Type: journals

Experiences and concerns about 'returning to work' for women breast cancer survivors: a literature reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Work adjustments could help women to keep their jobs during illness and recovery. To resolve women's concerns about returning to work, employers, physicians, and insurance institutions should consider increasing and improving communication with breast cancer patients and playing a more active and supportive role. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Corine Tiedtke, Angelique de Rijk, Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé, Marie-Rose Christiaens, Peter Donceel Source Type: journals

Is emotional dissonance more prevalent in oncology care? Emotion work, burnout and copingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In order to devise effective interventions to oncology personnel, we need to focus on the interaction between the carer and the cancer patient and have more evidence on emotional dissonance in oncology staff. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mariann Kovács, Eszter Kovács, Katalin Heged[udblac]s Source Type: journals

The development of a cancer genetic-specific measure of coping: the GRACEEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The completion rates for the matrix and specificity of responses provided suggest that the GRACE may be an acceptable measurement tool. Further data collection and validation is ongoing. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: C. Phelps, P. Bennett, H. Jones, K. Hood, K. Brain, A. Murray Source Type: journals

Concordance of quality of life assessments following pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Children typically rated their QoL as higher than parents at all time points and in virtually all domains; however, both perspectives are vital in providing a more accurate depiction of a patient's treatment experience. Dyads speaking the same language exhibited higher levels of QoL agreement than those that did not, while concordance among female-patient-dyads was more disparate than male-patient-dyads. Such findings highlight the importance of implementing psychosocial assessments and possible interventions for patients and parents proactively during the HSCT to effectively address the impact of the treatment...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rosemarie E. Feichtl, Barry Rosenfeld, Brad Tallamy, Mitchell S. Cairo, Stephen A. Sands Source Type: journals

Value of religious care for relief of psycho-existential suffering in Japanese terminally ill cancer patients: the perspective of bereaved family membersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Families of patients who received religious care generally evaluated this care to be very useful or useful. For future patients, some families felt that religious care would be useful, but some did not. In Japan, religious care is more likely to provide benefits to patients who have a religion. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Michiyo Ando, Ryo Kawamura, Tatsuya Morita, Kei Hirai, Mitsunori Miyashita, Takuya Okamoto, Yasuo Shima Source Type: journals

Quality of life of patients with ovarian cancer in Taiwan: validation and application of the Taiwan Chinese version of the EORTC QLQ-OV28Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The EORTC QLQ-OV28 is a valid instrument to assess QoL issues of patients with ovarian cancer in Taiwan, a country of a different culture. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wei-Chu Chie, Chia-Ying Lan, Chieh Chiang, Chi-An Chen Source Type: journals

Validity, reliability and clinical feasibility of a Needs Assessment Tool for people with progressive cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Needs assessment not only facilitates the identification of people who have specific concerns or are dissatisfied with some aspect of their care, but also determines the person's desire for assistance and involvement with services. The NAT is a highly acceptable and efficient tool that can be used by health professionals with a range of clinical expertise to identify individuals' needs, thereby enabling a better match of interventions of specialist services more closely linked to needs. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Amy Waller, Afaf Girgis, Christophe Lecathelinais, Wendy Scott, Lorna Foot, David Sibbritt, David Currow, on behalf of the Palliative Care Research Program team Source Type: journals

The association of depression and anxiety with health-related quality of life in cancer patients with depression and/or painEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Objectives: Depression is known to be a major problem in cancer patients, and evidence is emerging about the importance of anxiety. Because the disorders are highly comorbid, we examined the relationship of anxiety and depression with health-related quality of life (HRQL) in cancer patients.Methods: Sample included 405 adult oncology patients participating in a randomized controlled trial of telecare management for pain and depression. This secondary cross-sectional analysis of baseline data examined independent and additive effects of anxiety and depression on HRQL, disability, and somatic symptom severity.Results: In 397...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Linda F. Brown, Kurt Kroenke, Dale E. Theobald, Jingwei Wu, Wanzhu Tu Source Type: journals

'Why I feel bad': refinement of the Effects of Prostate Cancer Upon Lifestyle Questionnaire and an initial exploration of its links with anxiety and depression among prostate cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The EPCLQ was shown to be a reliably sound and valid instrument for assessing important lifestyle changes that predict anxiety and depression among PCa patients. In addition, links between receiving a diagnosis and treatment for PCa and development of psychosocial disturbance via emotional negativity, decreased cognitive performance and withdrawal from others appear to warrant further investigation. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Christopher F. Sharpley, Vicki Bitsika, David R. H. Christie Source Type: journals

Clinical factors are not the best predictors of quality of sexual life and sexual functioning in women with early stage breast cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Few studies have prospectively assessed the impact of breast cancer (BC) on women's sexual lives. Therefore, this study examines the determinants of quality of sexual life (QOSL), sexual functioning (SF), and sexual enjoyment (SE) at 6 and 12 months after surgical treatment.Methods: All participants completed a measure of QOSL (The World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment instrument-100 (WHOQOL-100)-facet Sexual Activity) before diagnosis (Time-1), and 1 (Time-2), 3 (Time-3), 6 (Time-4) and 12 months (Time-5) after surgical treatment. At Time-1, women also completed questionnaires on personality (Th...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brenda L. Den Oudsten, Guus L. Van Heck, Alida F. W. Van der Steeg, Jan A. Roukema, Jolanda De Vries Source Type: journals

Unbearable suffering of patients with a request for euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide: an integrative reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There is no generally accepted definition of 'unbearable suffering' in the context of a request for EAS. On the basis of the articles reviewed, we propose the following conceptual definition: 'Unbearable suffering in the context of a request for EAS is a profoundly personal experience of an actual or perceived impending threat to the integrity or life of the person, which has a significant duration and a central place in the person's mind'. Further patient-centered qualitative research into suffering is needed to clarify this definition. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Marianne Dees, Myrra Vernooij-Dassen, Wim Dekkers, Chris van Weel Source Type: journals

'Admission into a helping plan': a watershed between positive and negative experiences in breast cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The presented model of patients needs as converging into 'admission into a helping plan' may serve as an easily comprehendible model for caregivers, guiding them to contribute to the patient's feeling of security and trust, and thus to the patient's own 'hope work'. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sara Lilliehorn, Katarina Hamberg, Anneli Kero, Pär Salander Source Type: journals

The EORTC cancer outpatient satisfaction with care questionnaire in ambulatory radiotherapy: EORTC OUT-PATSAT35 RT. Validation study for Spanish patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study we assess the psychometric properties of the OUT-PATSAT35 RT when applied to a sample of Spanish patients.Methods: A total of 100 patients with different tumor sites completed the EORTC core questionnaire, QLQ-C30, the OUT-PATSAT35 RT, the Oberst patients' perception of care quality and satisfaction scale (OS) and the item on intention to recommend the hospital (IR). Psychometric evaluation of the structure, reliability and validity of the questionnaire was conducted.Results: Multitrait-scaling analysis showed that 33 out of 34 item-scale correlation coefficients met the standards for convergent validity and ...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Juan Ignacio Arraras, Mikel Rico, Meritxell Vila, Volker Chicata, Gemma Asin, Maite Martinez, Berta Hernandez, Fernando Arias, Enrique Martinez Source Type: journals

Feasibility and usefulness of the 'Distress Screening Program in Ambulatory Care' in clinical oncology practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assessed the feasibility and usefulness of the DISPAC program in actual clinical situations.Methods: As part of the DISPAC program, nurses administered a psychological screening measure, the Distress and Impact Thermometer (DIT), to consecutive cancer patients visiting an outpatient clinic in the waiting room. The attending physician then recommended psycho-oncology service referral to all positively screened patients. We compared the proportion of patients referred to a psycho-oncology service during the DISPAC period with the usual care period.Results: Of the targeted 491 patients treated during the DISPAC per...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ken Shimizu, Yuki Ishibashi, Shino Umezawa, Hideko Izumi, Nobuya Akizuki, Asao Ogawa, Yasuhiro Fujiwara, Masashi Ando, Noriyuki Katsumata, Kenji Tamura, Kouno Tsutomu, Chikako Shimizu, Kan Yonemori, Mayu Yunokawa, Yosuke Uchitomi Source Type: journals

The psychological impact of a specialist referral and telephone intervention on male cancer patients: a randomised controlled trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Although men were willing to discuss psychosocial issues via the telephone, we found no psychological impact. Further research is required to determine whether the intervention is more effective for patients who do not have psychosocial support or have unmet information needs. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Patricia M. Livingston, Victoria M. White, Jane Hayman, Elizabeth Maunsell, Stewart M. Dunn, David Hill Source Type: journals

A systematic narrative review of the studies on structured child-centred interventions for families with a parent with cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This review showed the lack of valid psychosocial preventive intervention methods focusing on children with parental cancer and highlighted the need of intervention research with controlled study designs and long follow-up periods. However, an intervention method should be easy to train and applicable to the clinical practice of healthcare professionals. By refining the practice-based experiences with scientific research evidence it is possible to move to the next level in providing psychosocial support and prevention for children living in families with parental cancer. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Lt...
Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mika Niemelä, Helinä Hakko, Sami Räsänen Source Type: journals

Content validation of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Head and Neck Cancer (HNC): the perspective of psychologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The validity of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for HNC was largely supported by the perspective of psychologists. However, some categories considered relevant for psychologists but currently not covered by the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for HNC require further investigation. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sven Becker, Inge Kirchberger, Alarcos Cieza, Alexander Berghaus, Ulrich Harréus, Oliver Reichel, Uta Tschiesner Source Type: journals

Unwanted effects of risk notification for breast cancer regarding intention toward mammography utilizationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our findings indicate that communicating the risk status by HRA service can have a negative effect in the promotion of health-conscious behavior. The selection of the appropriate type of intervention using HRA to promote mammography utilization in the target group will be enhanced by taking into account the risk status of each client. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Keeho Park, Kui-son Choi, Su Yeon Kye, Su Ho Park, Nan He Yoon, Eun Cheol Park Source Type: journals

Feasibility study of a telehealth delivered, psychoeducational support group for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Attendance and satisfaction ratings suggest that participants gleaned some benefit from participation. Psychoeducational support groups via videoconferencing may provide a viable alternative for those with limited access to psychosocial support. Clearly, more rigorous research is required to determine the utility of these psychoeducational support groups. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - August 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joshua J. Lounsberry, Helen MacRae, Maureen Angen, Michelle Hoeber, Linda E. Carlson Source Type: journals

An exploration of anticipatory grief in advanced cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: An understanding in the subjective experience of AG in terminally ill patients and their experience of AG in the family may contribute to the development of psychotherapeutic interventions. The generative role of the patient in the family grief process is also highlighted.Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joanna O. Y. Cheng, Raymond S. K. Lo, Faye M. Y. Chan, Bonnie H. F. Kwan, Jean Woo Source Type: journals

Impact of alopecia and scalp cooling on the well-being of breast cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Scalp cooling contributes not only to the well-being of successfully scalp-cooled patients but also seems to cause additional distress when patients lose their hair despite scalp cooling. This might be related to disappointment due to alopecia despite scalp cooling or possibly to a general higher biological availability of cytostatics. We recommend additional support for patients when scalp cooling is not successful and to spend more effort to maximise the effectiveness of scalp cooling. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Corina J. G. van den Hurk, Floortje Mols, Ad J. J. M. Vingerhoets, Wim P. M. Breed Source Type: journals

Physical and mental health correlates of pregnancy following breast cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This preliminary study did not find evidence of a healthy mother bias based on physical health. However, mental health was 6 points higher (p=0.08) among those who had children, indicating that the role of mental health needs evaluation in future research. Larger studies are needed to verify these findings. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 26, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jessica R. Gorman, Scott C. Roesch, Barbara A. Parker, Lisa Madlensky, Nazmus Saquib, Vicky A. Newman, John P. Pierce Source Type: journals

The Cancer Pain Inventory: preliminary development and validationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The results supported the validity of the CPI as a measure of five constructs relevant to the experience of pain in the cancer setting. The results also underscored the presence of unique features of cancer-related pain that clearly differ from commonly recognized dimensions of chronic, non-cancer-related pain. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 26, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Teresa L. Deshields, Raymond C. Tait, Jamie Manwaring, Kathryn M. Trinkaus, Michael Naughton, Josephine Hawkins, Donna B. Jeffe Source Type: journals

Psychological distress related to patterns of family functioning among Japanese childhood cancer survivors and their parentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These findings suggest that perceptions of family functioning are related to psychological distress in family members of childhood cancer survivors. A family-focused intervention might be a useful approach to targeting emotional distress in these families, particularly for families with a 'Conflictive-type' family member. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shuichi Ozono, Toshinari Saeki, Tomoyuki Mantani, Akiko Ogata, Hitoshi Okamura, Shin-ichiro Nakagawa, Koichiro Ueda, Hiroko Inada, Shigeto Yamawaki Source Type: journals

Sleep dysfunction and psychosocial adaptation among women undergoing treatment for non-metastatic breast cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Results indicate consistent associations between a clinical indicator of sleep dysfunction, particularly those subscales of the PSQI comprising the 'SQ' component, and multiple indicators of psychosocial adaptation among women treated for BCa, independent of anxiety and depression, and suggest the value of comprehensive psychosocial interventions that consider sleep problems. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sara Vargas, William K. Wohlgemuth, Michael H. Antoni, Suzanne C. Lechner, Heather A. Holley, Charles S. Carver Source Type: journals

First degree relatives of women with breast cancer: who's providing information and support and who'd they preferEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study contributes to the understanding of the needs of patients' families, provides a framework for the improvement of methods of communication, and a basis for constructing information and support systems. In addition, it highlights the need for a multidisciplinary, proactive approach in health promotion for cancer patients' families. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rina Tunin, Beatrice Uziely, Anna C. Woloski-Wruble Source Type: journals

Predictors of change in unmet supportive care needs in cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Unmet supportive care needs persist over time and psychological needs may emerge later in the illness continuum. Interventions to meet the needs of longer term cancer survivors are needed and should closely articulate with reported supportive care needs. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: M. E. McDowell, S. Occhipinti, M. Ferguson, J. Dunn, S. K. Chambers Source Type: journals

Systematic review of post-treatment psychosocial and behaviour change interventions for men with cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Effectiveness of interventions was difficult to assess as, while all had benefits, their generalisability was limited due to methodological and reporting limitations. Improved reporting procedures are required to allow for replication. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 9, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah L. Dale, Pauline M. Adair, Gerry M. Humphris Source Type: journals

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in cancer: psychometric analysis of the Spanish Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian versionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The conceptualization of PTSD symptoms for cancer patients is supported by the specific symptom clusters identified on PCL-C. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gema Costa-Requena, Francisco Gil Source Type: journals

Needs assessment of family caregivers of cancer survivors: three cohorts comparisonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that interventions designed to help caregivers manage their own emotional distress as well as the survivors' distress, find meaning in the cancer caregiving experience, and foster supportive familial relationship will benefit caregivers by improving their QOL, not only during the time of diagnosis and treatment but years after. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Youngmee Kim, Deborah A. Kashy, Rachel L. Spillers, Tekla V. Evans Source Type: journals

Disparities in mental health between rural and nonrural cancer survivors: a preliminary studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Clinically important disparities in MH outcomes were evident between rural and nonrural cancer survivors. Interventions aimed at raising access and utilization of MH services may be indicated for cancer survivors in rural areas. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - July 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jessica L. Burris, Michael Andrykowski Source Type: journals

Predictors of distress and quality of life in patients undergoing cancer therapy: impact of treatment type and decisional roleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Receipt of chemotherapy places women with breast cancer at risk for distress and reduced quality of life, but only for the subset of women who report playing a passive role in treatment decision making. Prospective, longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the present findings and to explicate the antecedents, composition, and consequences of the 'passive' decisional role during the treatment phase of the cancer trajectory. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - June 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Thomas F. Hack, Tom Pickles, J. Dean Ruether, Lorna Weir, Barry D. Bultz, John Mackey, Lesley F. Degner Source Type: journals

Personal control over the cure of breast cancer: adaptiveness, underlying beliefs and correlatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The findings add to our understanding of exaggerated control perceptions in cancer patients treated with curative intent and do not give reason to assume that such perceptions should be altered because of potentially maladaptive effects. On the contrary, a strong sense of control over the cure of breast cancer seems to reflect the capacity to adapt. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
Source: Psycho-Oncology - June 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Inge Henselmans, Robbert Sanderman, Vicki S. Helgeson, Jakob de Vries, Ans Smink, Adelita V. Ranchor Source Type: journals