Breast Cancer Survivors' Efforts to Renew and Preserve Their Health in Taiwan

Wang, Hsiu-Ho; Chung, Ue-Lin

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.7.3195

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“…The result was consistent with many studies (Norman et al, 2007;Demark-Wahnefried et al, 2008;Weiner et al, 2010;Magné et al, 2011;Wang and Chung, 2012). Participants were aided in their cancer survival efforts by eating a high intake of vegetables.…”

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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan

Wang

Chung

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate complementary and alternative medicine use among breast cancer survivors in Taiwan. Materials and Methods: This study employed a descriptive research design approach to detail the CAM use among the target population. Convenience sampling was used along with a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 230 breast cancer survivors completed the use CAM scale. Prayer, reading books, taking antioxidants, eating various grains, and maintaining a vegetarian diet proved to be the five most frequently used CAM practices among patients in our study. More than 50.0% of the participants reported praying occasionally. More than 40.0% of participants read books occasionally, and 38.7% stated that they occasionally take antioxidants. Conclusions: These results provide more insight into CAM use for nurses who care for breast cancer patients.

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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan

Wang

Chung

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Moreover, the breast cancer survivors in this study reported that they were still troubled by stress. These results were consistent with many studies (Stewart et al, 2001;Panjari et al, 2011;Wang and Chung, 2012). The majority of participants in this study had reported having sleep problems.…”

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“…The majority of participants in this study had sleep problems. All of these studies are supported by several studies (Stewart et al, 2001;Carpenter et al, 2004;Dirksen & Epstein, 2007;Wang et al ., 2010;Ferrucci et al, 2011;Panjari et al, 2011;Wang and Chung, 2012). They reported lack of exercise, these observations are supported by numerous studies (Holmes et al, 2005;Meyerhardt et al, 2006;Holick et al, 2008;Irwin, 2008;Wang and Chung, 2012).…”

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“…They stopped smoking and drinking wine, which promoted good health (Norman et al, 2007;Demark-Wahnefried et al, 2008 ;Holick et al, 2008;Weiner et al, 2010;Magné et al, 2011). Therefore, cancer patients took action to decrease stress or change their mood, which improved their lifestyles (Rabin and Pinto, 2006;Wang and Chung, 2012).…”

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“…Magné et al (2011) reviewed literature on the relationship between breast cancer and lifestyle, showing that physical activity is recommended to avoid excessive weight gain. Hence, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet and regular rest, and achieving stress relief can substantially improve breast cancer survivors' health and quality of life (Kaelin, 2007;Wang and Chung, 2012). In addition, most breast cancer survivors appear susceptible sleep disorder (Carpenter et al, 2004;Dirksen and Epstein, 2007).…”

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Healthy Lifestyle Changes During the Period Before and After Cancer Diagnosis Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Wang

Chung²

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Aims: The purpose of the present study was to investigate healthy lifestyle changes during the period before and after breast cancer diagnosis in Taiwan. Materials and Method: Lifestyle changes during the period before and after cancer diagnosis were assessed by convenience sampling with a structured questionnaire for breast cancer survivors. Results: A total of 235 breast cancer survivors completed the healthy lifestyle scale. The mean values before and after breast cancer diagnosis of the participants were 3.27 and 3.73. The final five dimensions for the period before breast cancer diagnosis were: had not experienced stress; had exercised; had maintained sleep quality; had maintained body weight; and had maintained relationships. The final five dimensions for the period after breast cancer diagnosis were: sleep quality; had not experienced stress; relationship; had exercised; and had maintained body weight. A paired-t test was applied to examine the differences before and after cancer diagnosis, revealing that the total average scores of the participants on the healthy lifestyle scale clearly differed statistically (t= -17.20, p<0.01); and the nine dimensions before and after testing also demonstrate a marked statistical difference (p<0.01). Conclusions: These findings are helpful in understanding the healthy lifestyle changes during the period before and after cancer diagnosis among breast cancer survivors. It is expected that these results can offer references of self-care for this group of patients.

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Lifestyle modifications after the diagnosis of gynecological cancer

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Background The influence of lifestyle factors on the quality of life, incidence and tumor recurrence has been evaluated in several studies and is gaining increasing importance in cancer research. However, the extent of the influence of such lifestyle factors on the quality of life of cancer patients remains largely unclear, as does the number of patients actually pursuing these lifestyle changes. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of lifestyle changes in patients with gynecological cancer. Methods The survey consisted of a pseudonymous questionnaire that was conducted from January to May 2014 via a telephone interview with 141 patients with a gynaecological malignancy who had undergone surgery at our Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, stress level, alcohol and nicotine consumption) prior to and after the diagnosis of cancer were evaluated. Results 89% (n = 125) of the patients reported lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with cancer. There was a significant association between the implementation of lifestyle changes and age as well as the use of complementary medicine. Nutrition: 66% of the patients (n = 93) consumed more fruit and vegetables and 65% ate less meat (n = 92). Physical activity: 37% (n = 52) reported no change in their exercise routine, 36% (n = 51) described a decrease, 27% (n = 38) an increase in their physical activity. Subjective feeling of stress: 77% of the patients (n = 108) described a reduction in their perceived level of stress. Nicotine consumption: 63% (n = 12) of the 19 patients who were smokers at the time of the diagnosis quit or reduced smoking thereafter. Alcohol consumption: 47% (n = 61/129) of the patients reduced their alcohol consumption. Conclusions Most of the patients from our study group implemented lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with cancer. Prospective randomized trials are needed in order to determine the benefit of lifestyle changes (physical activity, dietary habits and stress reduction) for cancer survivors. The potential impact of lifestyle on the quality of life and the trajectory of the disease should be discussed with all oncological patients.

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Breast Cancer Survivors' Efforts to Renew and Preserve Their Health in Taiwan

Cited by 5 publications

References 32 publications

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan

Healthy Lifestyle Changes During the Period Before and After Cancer Diagnosis Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Lifestyle modifications after the diagnosis of gynecological cancer

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