Cancer-Related Anxiety

Bates, Gleneara E.; Mostel, Jadmin L.; Hesdorffer, Mary

doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.0254

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“…Anxiety is detrimental to physical well‐being in cancer survivors, particularly in the first year after diagnosis 12,14 . However, in the landscape of modern oncology care, lowering anxiety among cancer survivors—particularly in those with high, clinically relevant levels of anxiety—remains a challenge 28 . For many healthcare providers and patients, anxiety can be seen as an inevitable side effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment; therefore, clinical management of anxiety may not always be addressed 15 .…”

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“…12,14 However, in the landscape of modern oncology care, lowering anxiety among cancer survivors-particularly in those with high, clinically relevant levels of anxiety-remains a challenge. 28 For many healthcare providers and patients, anxiety can be seen as an inevitable side effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment; therefore, clinical management of anxiety may not always be addressed. 15 When addressed, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and relaxation training have only demonstrated small to medium short-term effects on anxiety, according to two metanalyses of psycho-oncologic interventions 29,30 Our findings therefore point to a potential alternative strategy for addressing anxiety during cancer survivorship.…”

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Spiritual peace and life meaning may buffer the effect of anxiety on physical well‐being in newly diagnosed cancer survivors

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Objective To assess the extent to which spiritual well‐being moderates the relationship between anxiety and physical well‐being in a diverse, community‐based cohort of newly diagnosed cancer survivors. Methods Data originated from the Measuring Your Health (MY‐Health) study cohort (n = 5506), comprising people assessed within 6‐13 months of cancer diagnosis. Life meaning/peace was assessed using the 8‐item subscale of the Spiritual Well‐Being Scale (FACIT‐Sp‐12). Anxiety was measured with an 11‐item PROMIS Anxiety short form, and physical well‐being was assessed using the 7‐item FACT‐G subscale. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess relationships among variables. Results Life meaning and peace was negatively associated with anxiety, b = −0.56 (P < .001) and positively associated with physical well‐being, b = 0.43 (P = <.001) after adjusting for race, education, income, and age. A significant interaction between life meaning/peace and anxiety emerged (P < .001) indicating that spiritual well‐being moderates the relationship between anxiety and physical well‐being. Specifically, for cancer survivors high in anxiety, physical well‐being was dependent on levels of life meaning/peace, b = 0.19, P < .001. For those low in anxiety, physical well‐being was not associated with levels of life meaning/peace, b = 0.01, P = .541. Differences in cancer clinical factors (cancer stage at diagnosis, cancer type) did not significantly impact results. Conclusions Further research is needed to assess how spiritual well‐being may buffer the negative effect of anxiety on physical well‐being. A clinical focus on spiritual well‐being topics such as peace and life meaning may help cancer survivors of all types as they transition into follow‐up care.

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“…Cognitive behavior therapy in conjunction with medications is considered the most effective. 16 Support groups are discussed with our patients and offered on a monthly basis to provide a safe environment to share feelings with patients and families that are going through similar situations. 16 In the time of COVID-19, support groups are offered online and on Zoom calls.…”

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“… 16 Support groups are discussed with our patients and offered on a monthly basis to provide a safe environment to share feelings with patients and families that are going through similar situations. 16 In the time of COVID-19, support groups are offered online and on Zoom calls. Other tools include education on physical activity, diet, support systems, relaxation, and mindful mediations to practice that can assist with reducing stress.…”

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An Assessment of Distress Levels of Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Treatment and Surveillance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Albano¹,

Feraca²,

Nemesure³

2021

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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“…Currently, half of the cancer patients can expect to survive for at least 10 years because of advances in cancer treatments [2]. Meanwhile, more researchers begin to pay attention to the mental health problems such as anxiety and depression in cancer survivors [3, 4]. A meta-analysis showed that 15% of cancer patients with nonpalliative treatment were diagnosed with major depression [5].…”

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Association of Synthetic House-Tree-Person Drawing Test and Depression in Cancer Patients

Yang

Zhao

Sheng

2019

BioMed Research International

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Background. Evidence regarding the relationship between synthetic house-tree-person (S-HTP) drawing test and depression in cancer patients is limited. The aim of this study was to explore the applicability and validity of S-HTP drawing test in cancer patients suffering from depression. Methods. As a population based cross-sectional study, 167 patients with cancer were enrolled in a hospital in China from December 2015 to December 2017. Self-edited general information questionnaire, self-rating depression scale (SDS), and the S-HTP drawing test were completed by all participants. Results. The average age of 167 selected participants was 52.92 ± 10.43 years old, and about 58.7% (98/167) of them were male. On SDS, depression rate was found in 34.1% (27/167) cancer patients. The logistic regression equation was established by using the depression drawing characteristics as the independent variables and the evaluation results from SDS as the dependent variable and 9 drawing characteristics employed in the regression equation (χ2 = 68.657, P < 0.001. Nagelkerke R2 = 0.466). Correlation analysis revealed a positive correlation between S-HTP drawing test and SDS for depression state of cancer patients (p < 0.01). Conclusions. There are interrater reliability and test-retest reliability between S-HTP drawing test and SDS. The S-HTP drawing test could help in screening depression in cancer patients.

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Cancer-Related Anxiety

Abstract: When diagnosed with cancer, patients may experience emotions that induce anxiety, including sadness, fear, anger, dread, and confusion.

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Spiritual peace and life meaning may buffer the effect of anxiety on physical well‐being in newly diagnosed cancer survivors

Spiritual peace and life meaning may buffer the effect of anxiety on physical well‐being in newly diagnosed cancer survivors

An Assessment of Distress Levels of Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Treatment and Surveillance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Association of Synthetic House-Tree-Person Drawing Test and Depression in Cancer Patients

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