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Qualité de vie, soins de support (4)
Mené en Suisse sur 151 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer pédiatrique, cet essai randomisé évalue l'effet, sur leur fatigue et leur détresse psychique, d'une intervention comportant des exercices physiques et dispensée pendant 1 an
Effect of a 1-year physical activity intervention on quality of life, fatigue, and distress in adult childhood cancer survivors—A randomized contro...
Mené en Suisse sur 151 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer pédiatrique, cet essai randomisé évalue l'effet, sur leur fatigue et leur détresse psychique, d'une intervention comportant des exercices physiques et dispensée pendant 1 an
Effect of a 1-year physical activity intervention on quality of life, fatigue, and distress in adult childhood cancer survivors—A randomized controlled trial (SURfit)
Deng, Wei H. ; Zürcher, Simeon J. ; Schindera, Christina ; Jung, Ruedi ; Hebestreit, Helge ; Bänteli, Iris ; Bologna, Katja ; von der Weid, Nicolas X. ; Kriemler, Susi ; Rueegg, Corina S.
Introduction: Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at risk of experiencing lower quality-of-life, fatigue, and depression. Few randomized controlled trials have studied the effect of physical activity (PA) on these in adult long-term CCS. This study investigated the effect of a 1-year individualized PA intervention on health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL), fatigue, and distress symptoms in adult CCS. Methods: The SURfit trial randomized 151 CCS ≥16 years old, <16 at diagnosis and ≥5 years [...]
Menée aux Pays-Bas à partir de données portant sur 3 569 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer diagnostiqué entre l'âge de 18 et de 39 ans (1 457 hommes, 2 112 femmes ; âge moyen : 43 et 45 ans ; durée de suivi depuis le diagnostic : 5-22 ans), cette étude analyse leur utilisation de consultations liées à la préservation de la fertilité et leur recours à la cryopréservation et aux technologies de procréation assistée
Pre-treatment fertility preservation and post-treatment reproduction in long-term survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer
Menée aux Pays-Bas à partir de données portant sur 3 569 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer diagnostiqué entre l'âge de 18 et de 39 ans (1 457 hommes, 2 112 femmes ; âge moyen : 43 et 45 ans ; durée de suivi depuis le diagnostic : 5-22 ans), cette étude analyse leur utilisation de consultations liées à la préservation de la fertilité et leur recours à la cryopréservation et aux technologies de procréation assistée
Pre-treatment fertility preservation and post-treatment reproduction in long-term survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer
Lehmann, Vicky ; Vlooswijk, Carla ; van der Graaf, Winette T. A. ; Bijlsma, Rhodé ; Kaal, Suzanne E. J. ; Kerst, Jan Martijn ; Tromp, Jacqueline M. ; Bos, Monique E. M. M. ; van der Hulle, Tom ; Lalisang, Roy I. ; Nuver, Janine ; Kouwenhoven, Mathilde C. M. ; Lok, Christianne A. R. ; Beerendonk, Catharina C. M. ; Dinkelman-Smit, Marij ; Husson, Olga
Purpose: To describe recall of fertility-related consultations and cryopreservation and to examine reproductive goals and reproduction post-treatment in long-term survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) (age, 18–39 years) cancer. Methods: This study included n = 1457 male and n = 2112 female long-term survivors (Mage = 43–45 years; 5–22 years from diagnosis) who provided self-report. Clinical data were supplied by the Netherlands Cancer Registry. Results: Most male survivors (72.7%) [...]
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (121 études, 13 806 patients), cette méta-analyse évalue l'effet de l'activité physique sur la douleur des patients atteints d'un cancer ou ayant survécu à la maladie
Physical activity and pain in people with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (121 études, 13 806 patients), cette méta-analyse évalue l'effet de l'activité physique sur la douleur des patients atteints d'un cancer ou ayant survécu à la maladie
Physical activity and pain in people with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Peters, Mitchell ; Butson, Grace ; Mizrahi, David ; Denehy, Linda ; Lynch, Brigid M. ; Swain, Christopher T. V.
Purpose: Physical activity can provide analgesic benefit but its effect on cancer-related pain is unclear. This review synthesised and appraised the evidence for the effect of physical activity on pain in people living with or beyond cancer. Methods: A systematic search of Ovid Medline and Embase was performed to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs), randomised cross-over studies (RXTs), and prospective observational studies that examined physical activity and pain outcomes in adults [...]
Menée à partir de données portant sur 302 patients ayant survécu à une leucémie lymphoblastique aiguë pendant l'enfance et sur 256 témoins, cette étude de cohorte identife les facteurs affectant l'efficacité de leurs mouvements
Movement efficiency in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a report from the St. Jude lifetime cohort study
Menée à partir de données portant sur 302 patients ayant survécu à une leucémie lymphoblastique aiguë pendant l'enfance et sur 256 témoins, cette étude de cohorte identife les facteurs affectant l'efficacité de leurs mouvements
Movement efficiency in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a report from the St. Jude lifetime cohort study
Onerup, Aron ; Mirzaei S, Sedigheh ; Wogksch, Matthew D. ; Goodenough, Chelsea G. ; Lambert, Genevieve ; Sapkota, Yadav ; Mulrooney, Daniel A. ; Hudson, Melissa M. ; Jacola, Lisa M. ; Ness, Kirsten K.
Purpose: Movement efficiency, a measure of neuromuscular biomechanics, may be modified by physical activity. We aimed to assess the risk of and risk factors for low movement efficiency in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Methods: Participants underwent an assessment of activity energy expenditure (AEE) with actigraphy, and the gold standard doubly labeled water, where the differences between elimination rates of oxygen and hydrogen from body water are evaluated over a [...]
Observation (4)
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Inequalities in the recovery of colorectal cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national population-based study
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Inequalities in the recovery of colorectal cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national population-based study
Boyle, Jemma M. ; Kuryba, Angela ; Blake, Helen A. ; van der Meulen, Jan ; Fearnhead, Nicola S. ; Braun, Michael S. ; Walker, Kate
Aim: Evidence is lacking on whether there were inequalities in the recovery of colorectal cancer (CRC) services within the English National Health Service (NHS) following the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to evaluate recovery according to patient age and socioeconomic status. Method: Using routinely collected data, CRC patients diagnosed and treated in the English NHS were identified for two timeframes: the ‘initial pandemic period’ (April–June 2020) and the ‘pandemic period’ [...]
Effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccination in people with blood cancer
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccination in people with blood cancer
Copland, Emma ; Hirst, Jennifer ; Mi, Emma ; Patone, Martina ; Chen, Daniel ; Coupland, Carol ; Hippisley-Cox, Julia
Background: People with blood cancer have increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes and poor response to vaccination. We assessed the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in this vulnerable group compared to the general population. Methods: Individuals aged ≥12 years as of 1st December 2020 in the QResearch primary care database were included. We assessed adjusted COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (aVE) against COVID-19-related hospitalisation and death in people with blood cancer using [...]
Reactivation of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) by SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalised HIV-infected patients
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Reactivation of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) by SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalised HIV-infected patients
Lambarey, Humaira ; Blumenthal, Melissa J. ; Chetram, Abeen ; Joyimbana, Wendy ; Jennings, Lauren ; Orrell, Catherine ; Schäfer, Georgia
Background: While acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated inflammation resulted in substantial morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in unvaccinated patients, long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 exposure for reactivation of latent oncogenic herpesviruses, such as KSHV, is unknown. Methods: We performed a longitudinal observational cross-sectional study on 407 non-hospitalised adult HIV-infected (CD4 count <350 cells/ [...]
Did the COVID-19 pandemic have an effect on oral cancer staging? A single-centre retrospective observational study
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Did the COVID-19 pandemic have an effect on oral cancer staging? A single-centre retrospective observational study
Lopez, Joshua ; Mumtaz, Shadaab ; Amini, Ali
Introduction: This study aims to assess if the COVID-19 pandemic impacted upon oral cancer staging in a single centre in the UK. Materials and methods :Data were collected from the head and neck cancer database of a teaching hospital in London. Oral cancer diagnosis and staging in the peak period of the pandemic (March 2020-2021) were assessed against the one-year period (March 2019-2020) before the pandemic. Results :In total, 25 cases of oral cancer were diagnosed in the pre-COVID-19 group [...]
Heightened but variable COVID-19 risks for patients with cancer
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Heightened but variable COVID-19 risks for patients with cancer
Nelson, Bryn ; Faquin, William
Four years into the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, multiple studies have agreed that patients with cancer are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection and have a higher risk of worse outcomes than the general population. Large cohort studies have revealed plenty of nuances, however, while raising additional questions in need of better answers. Some cancer types, such as hematologic malignancies, have been associated with a higher risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes, as have some [...]
Cervical cancer screening activity in the Capital Region of Denmark before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Cervical cancer screening activity in the Capital Region of Denmark before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Pedersen, Birgitte Tønnes ; Pedersen, Helle ; Serizawa, Reza ; Sonne, Si Brask ; Andreasen, Emilie Korsgaard ; Bonde, Jesper
Objective: Denmark went through various COVID-19 pandemic restrictions including periodic lockdowns from March 2020 to January 2022. All cancer screening programs were kept operational, yet access to clinicians for cervical screening was at times limited. We assessed the impact of the pandemic on cervical cancer screening activity in the Capital Region of Denmark. Methods: Cervical screening activity was defined as regular screening by invitation, opportunistic screening, and screening [...]
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number and short-term outcomes in hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: Results from the Japanese Nation...
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée à la COVID-19
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number and short-term outcomes in hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: Results from the Japanese National Clinical Database, 2018–2021
Takemura, Yusuke ; Endo, Hideki ; Hibi, Taizo ; Nakano, Yutaka ; Seishima, Ryo ; Takeuchi, Masashi ; Yamamoto, Hiroyuki ; Maeda, Hiromichi ; Hanazaki, Kazuhiro ; Taketomi, Akinobu ; Kakeji, Yoshihiro ; Seto, Yasuyuki ; Ueno, Hideki ; Mori, Masaki ; Kitagawa, Yuko
Aim: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted the allocation of medical resources, including cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. We aimed to investigate the effects of the pandemic on morbidity and mortality following hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: We identified patients who underwent hepatectomy for HCC between 2018 and 2021 from the Japanese National Clinical Database (NCD). The number of surgical cases, the use of intensive [...]
Menée au Royaume-Uni à partir de données 1998-2020 portant sur 578 160 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer et sur 3 226 404 témoins, cette étude de cohorte analyse le risque de fracture osseuse en fonction de la localisation de cancer
Risk of fractures in half a million survivors of 20 cancers: a population-based matched cohort study using linked English electronic health records
Menée au Royaume-Uni à partir de données 1998-2020 portant sur 578 160 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer et sur 3 226 404 témoins, cette étude de cohorte analyse le risque de fracture osseuse en fonction de la localisation de cancer
Risk of fractures in half a million survivors of 20 cancers: a population-based matched cohort study using linked English electronic health records
Buzasi, Eva ; Carreira, Helena ; Funston, Garth ; Mansfield, Kathryn E. ; Forbes, Harriet ; Strongman, Helen ; Bhaskaran, Krishnan
Background: A history of multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and breast cancer has been associated with adverse bone health, but associations across a broader range of cancers are unclear. We aimed to compare the risk of any bone fracture and major osteoporotic fractures in survivors of a wide range of cancers versus cancer-free individuals. Methods: In this population-based matched cohort study, we used electronic health records from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink linked to hospital [...]
Cancer survivorship and bone health
Menée au Royaume-Uni à partir de données 1998-2020 portant sur 578 160 adultes ayant survécu à un cancer et sur 3 226 404 témoins, cette étude de cohorte analyse le risque de fracture osseuse en fonction de la localisation de cancer
Cancer survivorship and bone health
Wong, Peter K. K. ; Chen, Weiwen
Cancer is such a common condition. As health-care professionals, many of our patients have a history of cancer. Rapid advances in cancer treatment, including the advent of immunotherapy, have markedly improved cancer prognosis. However, improved cancer survivorship means these patients might experience chronic issues, such as poor bone health (osteoporosis or osteopenia) and fracture. As cancer tends to affect older individuals, this burden is compounded by age-related bone loss. Aside from [...]
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (18 études), cette étude analyse l'utilisation, aux Etats-Unis, des tests génomiques chez les patients atteints d'un cancer du poumon, en fonction de l'origine ethnique
Racial and ethnic disparities in genomic testing among lung cancer patients: a systematic review
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (18 études), cette étude analyse l'utilisation, aux Etats-Unis, des tests génomiques chez les patients atteints d'un cancer du poumon, en fonction de l'origine ethnique
Racial and ethnic disparities in genomic testing among lung cancer patients: a systematic review
Meernik, Clare ; Raveendran, Yadurshini ; Kolarova, Michaela ; Rahman, Fariha ; Olunuga, Ebunoluwa ; Hammond, Emmery ; Shivaramakrishnan, Akhilesh ; Hendren, Steph ; Bosworth, Hayden B ; Check, Devon K ; Green, Michelle ; Strickler, John H ; Akinyemiju, Tomi
Introduction: Racial and ethnic disparities in genomic testing could exacerbate disparities in access to precision cancer therapies and survival—particularly in the context of lung cancer, where genomic testing has been recommended for the past decade. However, prior studies assessing disparities in genomic testing have yielded mixed results. Methods: We conducted a systemic review to examine racial and ethnic disparities in the use of genomic testing among lung cancer patients in the U.S. Two [...]
Menée à partir de données 1990-2019 portant sur 204 pays et territoires, cette étude estime la prévalence du cancer du poumon associé à une exposition domestique aux particules fines
Global burden of lung cancer attributable to household fine particulate matter pollution in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019
Menée à partir de données 1990-2019 portant sur 204 pays et territoires, cette étude estime la prévalence du cancer du poumon associé à une exposition domestique aux particules fines
Global burden of lung cancer attributable to household fine particulate matter pollution in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019
Zhou, Run-Xuan ; Liao, Hong-Jin ; Hu, Jun-Jie ; Xiong, Hua ; Cai, Xiu-Yu ; Ye, Da-Wei
Introduction: Household Particulate matter (PM) air pollution is significantly associated with lung cancer. Nevertheless, the global burden of lung cancer attributable to household PM2.5 is still uncertain. Methods: In this study, data from the Global Burden and Disease Study (GBD) 2019 are used to thoroughly assess the burden of lung cancer associated with household PM2.5. Results: The number of deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to household PM2.5 was found to be [...]
Approches psycho-sociales (4)
Menée au Japon à partir de données portant sur 271 patients atteints d'un cancer de stade avancé et présentant des symptômes d'agitation et de délire, cette étude multicentrique prospective analyse l'efficacité de médicaments antipsychotiques
Effectiveness of antipsychotics for managing agitated delirium in patients with advanced cancer: a secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective...
Menée au Japon à partir de données portant sur 271 patients atteints d'un cancer de stade avancé et présentant des symptômes d'agitation et de délire, cette étude multicentrique prospective analyse l'efficacité de médicaments antipsychotiques
Effectiveness of antipsychotics for managing agitated delirium in patients with advanced cancer: a secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective observational study in Japan (Phase-R)
Kurisu, Ken ; Inada, Shuji ; Maeda, Isseki ; Nobata, Hiroyuki ; Ogawa, Asao ; Iwase, Satoru ; Uchida, Megumi ; Akechi, Tatsuo ; Amano, Koji ; Nakajima, Nobuhisa ; Morita, Tatsuya ; Sumitani, Masahiko ; Yoshiuchi, Kazuhiro
Purpose: Delirium is a common and serious comorbidity in patients with advanced cancer, necessitating effective management. Nonetheless, effective drugs for managing agitated delirium in patients with advanced cancer remain unclear in real-world settings. Thus, the present study aimed to explore an effective pharmacotherapy for this condition. Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective observational study in Japan. The analysis included patients with advanced cancer [...]
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (20 études, 1 440 patients), cette méta-analyse évalue l'effet d'une hormonothérapie sur les fonctions cognitives des patients atteints d'un cancer de la prostate
Does hormone therapy impact cognition in patients with prostate cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (20 études, 1 440 patients), cette méta-analyse évalue l'effet d'une hormonothérapie sur les fonctions cognitives des patients atteints d'un cancer de la prostate
Does hormone therapy impact cognition in patients with prostate cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Boué, Antoine ; Joly, Florence ; Lequesne, Justine ; Lange, Marie
Background: Hormone therapy, which is widely prescribed for prostate cancer, might induce cognitive impairment and affect the autonomy of elderly patients. However, previous studies provided conflicting results. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the longitudinal impact of hormone therapy on objective (cognitive tests) and subjective (questionnaires) cognition. Methods: A search was performed of the PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO databases. Studies that [...]
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (44 études), cette étude analyse les expériences des hommes après le diagnostic d'un cancer du sein (adhésion aux traitements, effet psychosocial de la maladie, besoins en soins de support et de réadaptation, etc.)
Experiences and perceptions of men following breast cancer diagnosis: a mixed method systematic review
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature (44 études), cette étude analyse les expériences des hommes après le diagnostic d'un cancer du sein (adhésion aux traitements, effet psychosocial de la maladie, besoins en soins de support et de réadaptation, etc.)
Experiences and perceptions of men following breast cancer diagnosis: a mixed method systematic review
Abboah-Offei, Mary ; Bayuo, Jonathan ; Salifu, Yakubu ; Afolabi, Oladayo ; Akudjedu, Theophilus N.
Background: Men with breast cancer experience unique physical and emotional challenges. However, a thorough understanding of these experiences including the psychosocial effects and supportive care needs have received less attention. In some settings, men with breast cancer experience stigma within the healthcare system and their care needs are not prioritised. This influences the level of professional support offered, consequently worsening their health and well-being outcomes. This review [...]
Menée auprès de 65 patientes ayant survécu à un cancer du col de l'utérus et de 70 témoins, cette étude analyse la concordance entre la fréquence ou la sévérité des déficiences cognitives auto-déclarées et celles mesurées objectivement
Cognitive impairment in cervical cancer survivors—Exploring the discrepancy between subjective and objective assessment
Menée auprès de 65 patientes ayant survécu à un cancer du col de l'utérus et de 70 témoins, cette étude analyse la concordance entre la fréquence ou la sévérité des déficiences cognitives auto-déclarées et celles mesurées objectivement
Cognitive impairment in cervical cancer survivors—Exploring the discrepancy between subjective and objective assessment
Areklett, Elisabeth Wang ; Andersson, S. ; Fagereng, E. ; Bruheim, K. ; Stubberud, J. ; Lindemann, K.
Objective: Cancer-related cognitive impairment has severe implications for the quality of life and societal participation of cervical cancer survivors (CCS). However, there is no research on the association between subjective and objective cognitive impairment (CI) in cervical cancer. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the frequency and severity of objective CI in CCS reporting significant subjective CI and explore the discrepancy between subjective and objective CI. Methods: [...]
Analyses économiques et systèmes de soins (1)
Menée aux Etats-Unis à partir de données 2014-2015 portant sur 101 649 patients atteints d'un cancer de stade avancé (stade III/IV ; âge : 20-69 ans), cette étude analyse la prévalence de difficultés financières importantes (faillites, expulsions, etc.) avant le diagnostic de la maladie puis évalue l'association entre ces difficultés et le stade de la maladie au diagnostic
Association of Major Adverse Financial Events and Later-Stage Cancer Diagnosis in the United States
Menée aux Etats-Unis à partir de données 2014-2015 portant sur 101 649 patients atteints d'un cancer de stade avancé (stade III/IV ; âge : 20-69 ans), cette étude analyse la prévalence de difficultés financières importantes (faillites, expulsions, etc.) avant le diagnostic de la maladie puis évalue l'association entre ces difficultés et le stade de la maladie au diagnostic
Association of Major Adverse Financial Events and Later-Stage Cancer Diagnosis in the United States
Joan L. Warren ; Angela B. Mariotto ; Jennifer Stevens ; Amy J. Davidoff ; Veena Shankaran ; Kevin C. Ward ; Xiao-Cheng Wu ; Stephen M. Schwartz ; Lynne Penberthy ; K. Robin Yabroff
PURPOSE: This study assessed the prevalence of specific major adverse financial events (AFEs)—bankruptcies, liens, and evictions—before a cancer diagnosis and their association with later-stage cancer at diagnosis. METHODS: Patients age 20-69 years diagnosed with cancer during 2014-2015 were identified from the Seattle, Louisiana, and Georgia SEER population–based cancer registries. Registry data were linked with LexisNexis consumer data to identify patients with a history of court-documented [...]
Real-World Database Studies in Oncology: A Call for Standards
Menée aux Etats-Unis à partir de données 2014-2015 portant sur 101 649 patients atteints d'un cancer de stade avancé (stade III/IV ; âge : 20-69 ans), cette étude analyse la prévalence de difficultés financières importantes (faillites, expulsions, etc.) avant le diagnostic de la maladie puis évalue l'association entre ces difficultés et le stade de la maladie au diagnostic
Real-World Database Studies in Oncology: A Call for Standards
Scott D. Ramsey ; Arzu Onar-Thomas ; Stephanie B. Wheeler
Real-world data (RWD), the data relating to patient health status and routinely collected in the delivery of health care, can provide critical evidence about care and outcomes across the cancer continuum. When analyzed using rigorous methods, RWD can address a number of important questions that are not practical, feasible, or ethical to address with clinical trials. This important advantage of RWD is also a limitation, namely, what is captured in real-world databases reflects the observed [...]