Cancer survivor
View article: A comparative review of Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics and Traditional Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan as Mind-Body Interventions for Cancer Survivors
A comparative review of Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics and Traditional Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan as Mind-Body Interventions for Cancer Survivors Open
The growing population of cancer survivors faces a unique set of challenges, including persistent fatigue, psychological distress, and diminished physical function. Mind-body exercises, particularly those rooted in Traditional Chinese Medi…
View article: A comparative review of Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics and Traditional Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan as Mind-Body Interventions for Cancer Survivors
A comparative review of Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics and Traditional Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan as Mind-Body Interventions for Cancer Survivors Open
The growing population of cancer survivors faces a unique set of challenges, including persistent fatigue, psychological distress, and diminished physical function. Mind-body exercises, particularly those rooted in Traditional Chinese Medi…
View article: Examining Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: Cross-Sectional Associations with Comorbidities, Navigation Services Use, and Perceived Social Support
Examining Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: Cross-Sectional Associations with Comorbidities, Navigation Services Use, and Perceived Social Support Open
Background/Objectives: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Puerto Rico, its impact worsened by an aging population. Many survivors experience long-term effects that reduce health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Chronic comorbid…
View article: Data from Genome-Wide Association Study of Pregnancy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Data from Genome-Wide Association Study of Pregnancy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Open
Background:Gonadotoxic treatment-related infertility has a significant impact on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Genome-wide association analyses to delineate the risk of infertility in childhood cancer survivors have not be…
View article: Supplementary Figure from Genome-Wide Association Study of Pregnancy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
Supplementary Figure from Genome-Wide Association Study of Pregnancy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Open
Supplementary Figure from Genome-Wide Association Study of Pregnancy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
View article: Understanding real and mythical cancer risk factors: Insights from a university-based study
Understanding real and mythical cancer risk factors: Insights from a university-based study Open
Despite extensive research on cancer etiology, many cancers remain associated with preventable risk factors. Raising public awareness of these factors is critical for promoting preventive behaviors. This study aimed to assess university st…
View article: Data from Quantifying Differences in Remaining Life Expectancy after Cancer Diagnosis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Other Australians, 2005–2016
Data from Quantifying Differences in Remaining Life Expectancy after Cancer Diagnosis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Other Australians, 2005–2016 Open
Background:This study quantified differences in remaining life expectancy (RLE) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Australian patients with cancer. We assessed how much of this disparity was due to differences in cancer …
View article: Risk of Late-Onset Depression in Long-Term Survivors of Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer
Risk of Late-Onset Depression in Long-Term Survivors of Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer Open
Importance The prevalence of depression is higher in cancer survivors than in the general population. As the long-term cancer survivor population increases, it is increasingly important to understand risk factors for late-onset depression.…
View article: A qualitative analysis of fear of cancer recurrence among Chinese nasopharyngeal cancer patients who are undergoing active treatment
A qualitative analysis of fear of cancer recurrence among Chinese nasopharyngeal cancer patients who are undergoing active treatment Open
Purpose Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is one of the most prevalent head and neck cancers. Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a psychological state experienced by cancer patients, characterized by concern and worry about the possibility of ca…
View article: Data from Mapping the Lay of the Land: Using Interactive Network Analytic Tools for Collaboration in Rural Cancer Prevention and Control
Data from Mapping the Lay of the Land: Using Interactive Network Analytic Tools for Collaboration in Rural Cancer Prevention and Control Open
Background:Cancer mortality rates in the United States are higher in rural than urban areas, especially for colorectal cancer. Modifiable cancer risks (e.g., tobacco use, obesity) are more prevalent among U.S. rural than urban residents. S…
View article: 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
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 Open
Purpose 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. Methods Following PRISMA 2020,…
View article: Data from Cardiometabolic Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Children's Oncology Group
Data from Cardiometabolic Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report from the Children's Oncology Group Open
Background:Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for cardiovascular disease. We assessed the burden of potentially modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors (CRF) among survivors compared with population-matched controls.Methods:Survivors p…
View article: Sociodemographic Factors related to Financial Toxicity among Cancer Patients and Survivors:“The Second Cancer Patient Experience Survey” — A Nationwide Study in Japan
Sociodemographic Factors related to Financial Toxicity among Cancer Patients and Survivors:“The Second Cancer Patient Experience Survey” — A Nationwide Study in Japan Open
Purpose Financial toxicity (FT) refers to increased risk of treatment discontinuation and anxiety in daily life due to the cost burden of cancer treatment. However, little is known about which groups of patients are more likely to experien…
View article: Holistic school physical education to enhance resilience and social adaptation among children recovering from cancer
Holistic school physical education to enhance resilience and social adaptation among children recovering from cancer Open
This narrative review offers a unique contribution by examining school physical education (PE) as a psychosocial intervention for children recovering from cancer an area that remains markedly underexplored in current literature. Existing r…
View article: Assessing Barriers to Serious Illness Conversations Among Advanced Cancer Patients
Assessing Barriers to Serious Illness Conversations Among Advanced Cancer Patients Open
Background: Conversations about end-of-life (EOL) preferences decrease usage of aggressive medical care at EOL, facilitate earlier hospice enrollment, and improve quality of life for cancer patients. Serious illness conversations (SICs) ar…
View article: The FLOSS Project: study protocol for a parallel-group, two-arm randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of telehealth in promoting oral and systemic health in cancer survivors
The FLOSS Project: study protocol for a parallel-group, two-arm randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of telehealth in promoting oral and systemic health in cancer survivors Open
Background The oral health of cancer survivors can be compromised by cancer treatment, resulting in reduced treatment efficacy and poorer quality of life. Data suggests that targeting oral health may improve systemic health outcomes in can…
View article: Symptom burden, healthcare utilization, and risky behaviors in survivors of the childhood cancer survivor study (CCSS): an observation cohort study
Symptom burden, healthcare utilization, and risky behaviors in survivors of the childhood cancer survivor study (CCSS): an observation cohort study Open
Summary: Background: Childhood cancer survivors face physical, psychological, and neurological symptoms that contribute to risky health behaviors and increased healthcare utilization. Traditional survivorship care models overlook risk asso…
View article: Quality of life among Saudi cancer survivors: The role of social and demographic factors
Quality of life among Saudi cancer survivors: The role of social and demographic factors Open
BACKGROUND Cancer survivorship is a growing concern globally, yet few studies have explored the quality of life (QoL) outcomes among survivors in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia. AIM To assess QoL using the World Health Organ…
View article: Beyond Precision: Ambiomic Survivorship in Childhood and AYA Cancer
Beyond Precision: Ambiomic Survivorship in Childhood and AYA Cancer Open
Background. Survival after childhood and adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer has improved substantially; however, dominant survivorship models remain reac-tive—activated post-treatment and anchored to static, exposure- and organ-based …
View article: Understanding the relationship between sleep disturbance and allostatic load: A cohort study of women with and without breast cancer
Understanding the relationship between sleep disturbance and allostatic load: A cohort study of women with and without breast cancer Open
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer, and recent advances in treatment have led to increasing prevalence of breast cancer survivors globally. But even after completing active treatment, breast cancer survivor…
View article: Multimodal digital health rehabilitation during acute survivorship following colorectal cancer surgery
Multimodal digital health rehabilitation during acute survivorship following colorectal cancer surgery Open
This multicenter randomized trial evaluated a 6-month digital health rehabilitation program for 321 colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors during the acute survivorship after surgery. The intervention, using a mobile application and activity tr…
View article: Health-related quality of life in cancer survivors aged 65 and older: impact of diagnosis and treatment and perceived decline associated with aging
Health-related quality of life in cancer survivors aged 65 and older: impact of diagnosis and treatment and perceived decline associated with aging Open
Purpose The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older adult cancer survivors can be influenced by physiological and psychosocial challenges stemming from treatment and disease experience. Despite assumptions that aging might exace…
View article: Mobile Application based Healthcare Programme for Occupational and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Research Protocol
Mobile Application based Healthcare Programme for Occupational and Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Research Protocol Open
Introduction: Breast Cancer (BC) survivorship requires continuous management of various physical, functional, and psychosocial challenges that survivors often experience. Long-term care compliance is frequently compromised due to the deman…
View article: Posttraumatic growth and resilience among survivors of cancer in young adulthood in Switzerland: a report from the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Psychosocial Health Study
Posttraumatic growth and resilience among survivors of cancer in young adulthood in Switzerland: a report from the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Psychosocial Health Study Open
Purpose Survivors of young adult cancer (YACS) face distinct psychosocial challenges. Posttraumatic growth (PTG) and resilience may aid adaptation, though their relationship and relevance in this age group remain insufficiently understood.…
View article: Global need, regional action: opportunities to improve cancer survivorship care in the Western Pacific
Global need, regional action: opportunities to improve cancer survivorship care in the Western Pacific Open
Summary: The Western Pacific region faces a significant cancer burden with over 12.8 million cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care remains inconsistent across the region but is important regardless of diversity in healthcare systems a…
View article: A comparative review of Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics and Traditional Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan as Mind-Body Interventions for Cancer Survivors
A comparative review of Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics and Traditional Yang-Style Tai Chi Chuan as Mind-Body Interventions for Cancer Survivors Open
The growing population of cancer survivors faces a unique set of challenges, including persistent fatigue, psychological distress, and diminished physical function. Mind-body exercises, particularly those rooted in Traditional Chinese Medi…
View article: Tracing the dynamic interplay of benefit finding, self-management efficacy, and social support in gynecological cancer patients: a longitudinal study
Tracing the dynamic interplay of benefit finding, self-management efficacy, and social support in gynecological cancer patients: a longitudinal study Open
The study aimed to (1) investigate the levels and dynamic changes of benefit finding (BF) in gynecological cancer patients at baseline (T0), 3-month follow-up (T1), and 6-month follow-up (T2); (2) To explore the latent trajectory classes o…
View article: Sustained Living: An JAMA-Aligned Psychosocial and Impairment-Driven Rehabilitation Model for Adult Oncology
Sustained Living: An JAMA-Aligned Psychosocial and Impairment-Driven Rehabilitation Model for Adult Oncology Open
Background: We provide a clinic-ready synthesis of psychosocial determinants in cancer care and operationalize a Sustained Living framework integrated with Lifelong Rehabilitation for routine practice. Methods: We conducted a narrative rev…
View article: Sustained Living: An JAMA-Aligned Psychosocial and Impairment-Driven Rehabilitation Model for Adult Oncology
Sustained Living: An JAMA-Aligned Psychosocial and Impairment-Driven Rehabilitation Model for Adult Oncology Open
Background: We provide a clinic-ready synthesis of psychosocial determinants in cancer care and operationalize a Sustained Living framework integrated with Lifelong Rehabilitation for routine practice. M…
View article: Experiences and needs of Dutch cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling: a qualitative study
Experiences and needs of Dutch cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling: a qualitative study Open
Background Cancer survivors face various short- and long-term consequences of their disease and treatment, which may negatively impact their quality of life. Healthy lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on these consequences but cu…