A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (36 études, 5 199 participants), cette étude analyse l'intérêt des interventions combinant psychothérapie comportementale et promotion d'un mode de vie sain pour améliorer l'état de santé des patients ayant survécu à un cancer

Effects of tandem cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy lifestyle interventions on health-related outcomes in cancer survivors: a systematic review

Addison, Sarah ; Shirima, Damalie ; Aboagye-Mensah, Emmanuela B. ; Dunovan, Shanon G. ; Pascal, Esther Y. ; Lustberg, Maryam B. ; Arthur, Elizabeth K. ; Nolan, Timiya S.

Purpose : Healthy lifestyle (HL) behaviors and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been individually shown to improve adverse effects of cancer treatment. Little is known about how such programs in tandem affect health-related outcomes. This review evaluates extant literature on tandem CBT/HL interventions on health-related outcomes in cancer survivors. Methods : A comprehensive search of PubMed, PsychINFO, CINAHL, and Embase databases revealed numerous studies involving CBT and HL tandem [...]

Menée sur 106 patients atteints d'un myélome multiple recevant une greffe autologue de cellules souches, cette étude analyse l'intérêt d'un traitement combinant nétupitant et palonosétron sans dexaméthasone pour prévenir les nausées et vomissements induits par les hautes doses de melphalan

Netupitant/palonosetron without dexamethasone for preventing nausea and vomiting in patients with multiple myeloma receiving high-dose melphalan for autologous stem cell transplantation: a single-center experience

Loteta, Barbara ; Paviglianiti, Annalisa ; Naso, Virginia ; Ferreri, Anna ; Moscato, Tiziana ; Console, Giuseppe ; Canale, Filippo Antonio ; Irrera, Giuseppe ; Pugliese, Marta ; Di Costanzo, Antonella ; Provenzano, Pasquale Fabio ; Loddo, Viviana ; Porto, Gaetana ; Cusumano, Giuseppa ; Russo, Letteria ; Meliambro, Nicola ; Romeo, Valentina ; Porcino, Domenico ; Gallo, Salvatore ; Gangemi, Tiziana ; Rossetti, Antonio Maria ; Martino, Massimo

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most frequent adverse events compromising quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). However, CINV prophylaxis is still lacking uniformity for high-dose melphalan (HDM), which is used to condition patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Netupitant/palonosetron (NEPA) is administered with dexamethasone (DEXA) for CINV prevention in several chemotherapy regimens. Our study aims to assess the [...]

Menée au Danemark par enquête auprès de 571 patients ayant survécu à un cancer colorectal et stomisés, cette étude analyse l'association entre le traitement chirurgical (stomie) et la pratique d'une activité physique

Physical activity after colorectal cancer surgery—a cross sectional study of patients with a long-term stoma

Krogsgaard, Marianne ; Andersen, Rune Martens ; Danielsen, Anne K. ; Thomsen, Thordis ; Klausen, Tobias Wirenfeldt ; Christensen, Bo Marcel ; Gögenur, Ismail ; Vinther, Anders

Purpose : Physical activity is recommended to cancer survivors by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is associated with improved survival after colorectal cancer. It remains unclear whether having a stoma is a barrier for an active lifestyle. We examined the level of physical activity and explored factors impacting physical activity in survivors with a stoma. Methods : A total of 1265 (65%) patients in the Danish Stoma Database completed a multidimensional survey. Physical activity of [...]

Mené en Corée sur 109 patientes atteintes d'un cancer du sein de stade I à III diagnostiqué entre 2014 et 2015, cet essai randomisé évalue l'effet, sur l'amélioration de leur image corporelle et de la qualité de leur vie sexuelle, d'un programme combinant prise en charge de l'apparence physique et contrôle psychique

Effect of mind and body education on quality of life among young breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

Kang, Danbee ; Lee, Jae Kyung ; Kim, Nayeon ; Kim, Sooyeon ; Lee, Se Kyung ; Lee, Jeong Eon ; Nam, Seok Jin ; Cho, Juhee

Purpose : This study aim was to evaluate efficacy of the combination with cosmetic and psychosocial education program on body image, sexual function, and emotional function among young-onset breast cancer (YBC). Methods : An unblended, randomized, controlled trial design was conducted in patients newly diagnosed with stage I–III breast cancer from 2014 to 2015. The intervention group received a structured education program including appearance management and mind control for 4 weeks. The [...]

Menée à partir de données portant sur 5 217 patients atteints d'un cancer et recevant du paclitaxel ou du docétaxel, cette étude rétrospective analyse l'association entre la prescription de stéroïdes pour la prémédication et l'incidence des réactions d'hypersensibilité ainsi que leur sévérité

Do Steroids Matter? A Retrospective Review of Premedication for Taxane Chemotherapy and Hypersensitivity Reactions

Olivia M. Lansinger ; Savanna Biedermann ; Zihuai He ; A. Dimitrios Colevas

PURPOSE : Despite the widespread use of the taxanes paclitaxel and docetaxel for a variety of cancers and their well-known association with hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs), there is still significant variation in the prescribing practices of steroids for premedication. Premedication almost always includes dexamethasone, which can be associated with multiple adverse effects if taken for extended periods of time. This study reviews the pattern of steroid premedication in patients who received [...]

Menée à partir de données portant sur 1 222 694 participantes, cette étude analyse l'évolution, sur la période 2000-2013, de l'incidence du cancer du poumon chez les femmes américaines d'origine asiatique, natives d'Hawaï et des îles du Pacifique (244 147 femmes, 3 297 cas de cancer)

Incidence of Lung Cancer Among Never-Smoking Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Females

DeRouen, Mindy C ; Canchola, Alison J ; Thompson, Caroline A ; Jin, Anqi ; Nie, Sixiang ; Wong, Carmen ; Lichtensztajn, Daphne ; Allen, Laura ; Patel, Manali I ; Daida, Yihe G ; Luft, Harold S ; Shariff-Marco, Salma ; Reynolds, Peggy ; Wakelee, Heather A ; Liang, Su-Ying ; Waitzfelder, Beth E ; Cheng, Iona ; Gomez, Scarlett L

Background : Although lung cancer incidence rates according to smoking status, sex, and detailed race/ethnicity have not been available, it is estimated that over half of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) females with lung cancer have never smoked. Methods : We calculated age-adjusted incidence rates for lung cancer according to smoking status and detailed race/ethnicity among females, focusing on AANHPI ethnic groups, and assessed relative incidence across [...]

Menée aux Etats-Unis sur la période 2000-2015, cette étude analyse l'évolution de l'incidence du sarcome de Kaposi chez des personnes infectées par le VIH

Kaposi Sarcoma Incidence, Burden, and Prevalence in United States People with HIV, 2000–2015

Peprah, Sally ; Engels, Eric A. ; Horner, Marie-Josephe ; Monterosso, Analise ; Hall, H. Irene ; Johnson, Anna Satcher ; Pfeiffer, Ruth M. ; Shiels, Meredith S.

Background: The introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has led to a significant reduction in Kaposi sarcoma (KS) incidence among people with HIV (PWH). However, it is unclear if incidence has declined similarly across key demographic and HIV transmission groups and the annual number of incident and prevalent KS cases remains unquantified. Methods: Using population-based registry linkage data, we evaluated temporal trends in KS incidence using adjusted Poisson regression. [...]

Menée à partir des données GLOBOCAN 2018, cette étude présente une estimation, pour les 15 prochaines années, de l'incidence mondiale du cancer du col de l'utérus et de la mortalité associée

Worldwide trends in cervical cancer incidence and mortality, with predictions for the next 15 years

Lin, Shujuan ; Gao, Kai ; Gu, Simeng ; You, Liuqing ; Qian, Sangni ; Tang, Mengling ; Wang, Jianbing ; Chen, Kun ; Jin, Mingjuan

Background : Cervical cancer is 1 of the most common cancers in females worldwide. Understanding the most recent global patterns and temporal trends of cervical cancer burden might be helpful for its prevention and control. Methods : Data on cervical cancer (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, code C53) incidence and mortality in 2018 were extracted from the GLOBOCAN 2018 database and further analyzed for their correlations with the Human Development Index. Temporal trends [...]

Menée aux Pays-Bas par entretiens auprès de 10 patients atteints d'un mésothéliome et de 5 aidants, cette étude qualitative analyse leurs besoins en soins psychosociaux

The psychosocial impact of living with mesothelioma: Experiences and needs of patients and their carers regarding supportive care

Prusak, Agata ; Van der Zwan, Jan Maarten ; Aarts, Mieke J. ; Arber, Anne ; Cornelissen, Robin ; Burgers, Sjaak ; Duijts, Saskia F. A.

Objective : Mesothelioma is a rare cancer with a poor prognosis caused by exposure to asbestos. Psychosocial support and care for mesothelioma patients and their carers is limited and not tailored to their specific needs. The aim of this study was to explore patients' and carers' needs and experiences regarding psychosocial support and their coping mechanisms dealing with psychosocial problems. Methods : A qualitative study was performed using semi-structured interviews with both mesothelioma [...]

Menée aux Etats-Unis, cette étude transversale rétrospective analyse les disparités, selon le type d'hôpital, dans les dépenses liées aux soins de santé et dans l'utilisation des traitements chirugicaux chez les patients atteints d'un cancer et bénéficiant d'une assurance médicale privée

Differences in Cancer Care Expenditures and Utilization for Surgery by Hospital Type Among Patients With Private Insurance

Takvorian, Samuel U. ; Yasaitis, Laura ; Liu, Manqing ; Lee, Daniel J. ; Werner, Rachel M. ; Bekelman, Justin E.

With rising expenditures on cancer care outpacing other sectors of the US health system, national attention has focused on insurer spending, particularly for patients with private insurance, for whom price transparency has historically been lacking. The type of hospital at which cancer care is delivered may be an important factor associated with insurer spending for patients with private insurance.To examine differences in spending and utilization for patients with private insurance undergoing [...]

Cette étude analyse la pertinence de l'information sur YouTube concernant la réadaptation des patients ayant survécu à un cancer (200 vidéos)

Is YouTube a high-quality source of information on cancer rehabilitation ?

Bahar-Ozdemir, Yeliz ; Ozsoy-Unubol, Tugba ; Akyuz, Gulseren

Background : Searching for information on the Internet, especially YouTubeTM, is gaining popularity for cancer survivors. Based on the topic of online health information, the importance of studies using YouTube data for various cancer types and treatment methods has increased. This study aims to investigate the quality, reliability, and accuracy of YouTube videos on cancer rehabilitation (CR). Methods : YouTube search was performed on February 26th, 2021, with two keyword sets: “cancer [...]

Cet article présente différentes approches pour améliorer la communication sur le cancer dans les prochaines décennies

Multiple approaches to enhancing cancer communication in the next decade: translating research into practice and policy

Conley, Claire C ; Otto, Amy K ; McDonnell, Glynnis A ; Tercyak, Kenneth P

Communicating risk and other health information in a clear, understandable, and actionable manner is critical for the prevention and control of cancer, as well as the care of affected individuals and their family members. However, the swift pace of development in communication technologies has dramatically changed the health communication landscape. This digital era presents new opportunities and challenges for cancer communication research and its impact on practice and policy. In this [...]

Menée aux Etats-Unis à partir de l'analyse des enregistrements des conversations entre l'oncologue, l'enfant atteint d'un cancer de stade avancé et les familles (17 dyades enfant-parents), cette étude analyse la communication relative aux soins palliatifs

Communication around palliative care principles and advance care planning between oncologists, children with advancing cancer and families

Kaye, Erica C. ; Woods, Cameka ; Kennedy, Kendall ; Velrajan, Srilakshmi ; Gattas, Melanie ; Bilbeisi, Tharwa ; Huber, Rachel ; Lemmon, Monica E. ; Baker, Justin N. ; Mack, Jennifer W.

Background : In medical oncology, palliative care principles and advance care planning are often discussed later in illness, limiting time for conversations to guide goal-concordant care. In pediatric oncology, the frequency, timing and content of communication about palliative care principles and advance care planning remains understudied. Methods : We audio-recorded serial disease re-evaluation conversations between oncologists, children with advancing cancer and their families across the [...]