Prostate Cancer Survivors' and Partners' Self-Reports of Health-Related Quality of Life, Treatment Symptoms, and Marital Satisfaction 2.5-5.5 Years After Treatment

Galbraith, Michael E.; Arechiga, Adam; Ramı́rez, José M.; Pedro, Leli W.

doi:10.1188/05.onf.e30-e41

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“…Conversely, sexual dysfunction occurs in most men with prostate cancer and is usually severe in men receiving androgen deprivation or other neoadjuvant treatment. [23][24][25][26] Urinary obstruction, urinary incontinence, and bowel urgency also occur in survivors at rates greater than controls. [23][24][25] Even men using watchful waiting indicate an elevated rate of these problems, pointing out that either the disease itself or reactions to the disease can have effects independent of those caused by treatments.…”

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“…[23][24][25][26] Urinary obstruction, urinary incontinence, and bowel urgency also occur in survivors at rates greater than controls. [23][24][25] Even men using watchful waiting indicate an elevated rate of these problems, pointing out that either the disease itself or reactions to the disease can have effects independent of those caused by treatments. 25 Uncommon among survivorship studies, several prostate cancer cohorts have been followed over time, permitting evaluation of decline or comparison of recovery of function between treatment types.…”

Section: Studies Within Specific Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[23][24][25] Even men using watchful waiting indicate an elevated rate of these problems, pointing out that either the disease itself or reactions to the disease can have effects independent of those caused by treatments. 25 Uncommon among survivorship studies, several prostate cancer cohorts have been followed over time, permitting evaluation of decline or comparison of recovery of function between treatment types. These studies indicate that survivors improve over time in urinary obstruction and bowel symptoms, but worsen in urinary incontinence and sexual function.…”

Section: Studies Within Specific Diseasesmentioning

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Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

Stein

Syrjala

Andrykowski

2008

Cancer

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The number of long-term cancer survivors (5 years after diagnosis) in the U.S.continues to rise, with more than 10 million Americans now living with a history of cancer. Along with such growth has come increasing attention to the continued health problems and needs of this population. Many cancer survivors return to normal functioning after the completion of treatment and are able to live relatively symptom-free lives. However, cancer and its treatment can also result in a wide range of physical and psychological problems that do not recede with time.Some of these problems emerge during or after cancer treatment and persist in a chronic, long-term manner. Other problems may not appear until months or even years later. Regardless of when they present, long-term and late effects of cancer can have a negative effect on cancer survivors' quality of life. This article describes the physical and psychological long-term and late effects among adult survivors of pediatric and adult cancers. The focus is on the prevalence and correlates of long-term and late effects as well as the associated deficits in physical and emotional functioning. In addition, the emergence of public health initiatives and large-scale research activities that address the issues of long-term cancer survivorship are discussed. Although additional research is needed to fully understand and document the long-term and late effects of cancer, important lessons can be learned from existing knowledge. Increased awareness of these issues is a key component in the development of follow-up care plans that may allow for adequate surveillance, prevention, and the management of long-term and late effects of cancer. T he number of long-term cancer survivors (5 years after diagnosis) in the U.S. is increasing because of advances in cancer screening, early detection, treatment strategies, and management of acute treatment toxicities. Indeed, the 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined has risen to 66%, up from approximately 50% in the 1970s, 1 and it is estimated that there are now more than 10 million Americans living with a history of cancer.2 Furthermore, based partly on the overall growth and increasing average age of the U.S. population, researchers are predicting that the number of persons over the age of 65 years diagnosed with cancer each year will double by the year 2050, and will quadruple among those aged 85 years in the same time frame.3 Considered together, these factors suggest that the number of cancer survivors in this country will continue to grow and that their long-term heath problems and resulting needs will demand increasing attention.

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Section: Studies Within Specific Diseasesmentioning

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Section: Studies Within Specific Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Studies Within Specific Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Syrjala

Andrykowski

2008

Cancer

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“…On the basis of a study by Sunny et al, we know that ability to have an erection can affect the quality of the marriage and we may speculate that this in turn affects the man's self-esteem [11]. Galbraith et al documented the co-variation between health-related quality of life and marital satisfaction [25]. Nevertheless, we need much more data before we can tell what the bother arising from urinary incontinence and decreased sexual health means in the man's daily life.…”

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Preparedness for side effects and bother in symptomatic men after radical prostatectomy in a prospective, non-randomized trial, LAPPRO

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on behalf of the LAPPRO steering committee (2016) Preparedness for side effects and bother in symptomatic men after radical prostatectomy in a prospective, non-randomized trial, LAPPRO, Acta Oncologica, 55:12, 1467-1476, DOI: 10.1080 Background: Many clinicians believe that preparedness before surgery for possible post-surgery side effects reduces the level of bother experienced from urinary incontinence and decreased sexual health after surgery. There are no published studies evaluating this belief. Therefore, we aimed to study the level of preparedness before radical prostatectomy and the level of bother experienced from urinary incontinence and decreased sexual health after surgery. Material and methods: We prospectively collected data from a non-selected group of men undergoing radical prostatectomy in 14 centers between 2008 and 2011. Before surgery, we asked about preparedness for surgery-induced urinary problems and decreased sexual health. One year after surgery, we asked about bother caused by urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. As a measure of the association between preparedness and bothersomeness we modeled odds ratios (ORs) by means of logistic regression. Results: Altogether 1372 men had urinary incontinence one year after surgery as well as had no urinary leakage or a small urinary dribble before surgery. Among these men, low preparedness was associated with bother resulting from urinary incontinence [OR 2.84; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.59-5.10]. In a separate analysis of 1657 men we found a strong association between preparedness for decreased sexual health and experiencing bother from erectile dysfunction (OR 5.92;. Conclusion: In this large-sized prospective trial, we found that preparedness before surgery for urinary problems or sexual side effects decreases bother from urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction one year after surgery.

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“…This was evidenced by claiming that they were not able to have normal sex, and they were not satisfied with their sexual functioning. 10 Also, almost two-thirds of men said they were not able to achieve adequate erections for intercourse, and more than half said that they had had no sexual intercourse in the month before the interview. Almost 60% of men said they were bothered by their lack of sexual activity, but only about a quarter of the sample reported that they had received no surgical treatment for impotence.…”

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Fatores que influenciam na qualidade de vida de homens com neoplasias malignas: uma revisão integrativa Factors influencing the quality of life of men with malignant neoplasms: an integrating review

Araújo

Carvalho

Cassiano

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R. pesq. cuid. fundam. online

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Fatores que influenciam na qualidade de vida de homens com neoplasias malignas: uma revisão integrativaFactors influencing the quality of life of men with malignant neoplasms: an integrating review Factores que influencian en la calidad de vida de hombres con neoplasias malignas: una revisión integrativa ABSTRACTObjective: To review factors that influence the quality of life of men with malignant neoplasms. Methods: This is an integrative literature review performed in SCOPUS, CINAHL, LILACS and PUBMED databases. Results: After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample of eight articles was obtained as a result. Then, three categories emerged: Physical activity as an improvement to the quality of life of men with malignant neoplasms; Sexual functioning and marital status of the male population as factors for life quality; Self-esteem and well-being: determining factors for the quality of life of men with cancer. Conclusion: It was observed that studies focused on the male population with malignant neoplasms are insufficient and need attention to this understudied group. Descriptors RESUMENObjetivo: Revisar factores que influyen en la calidad de vida de hombres con neoplasias malignas. Métodos: Se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura realizada en las bases de datos SCOPUS, CINAHL, LILACS y PUBMED. Resultados: Después de la aplicación de los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se obtuvo como resultado una muestra de ocho artículos. Luego, surgieron tres categorías: Actividad física como mejora para la calidad de vida de hombres con neoplasias malignas; El funcionamiento sexual y el estado civil de la población masculina como factores para la calidad de vida; Autoestima y bienestar: factores condicionantes para la calidad de vida del hombre con cáncer. Conclusión: Se observó que estudios dirigidos para la población masculina con neoplasias malignas son insuficientes y necesitan de atención para este grupo poco estudiado. Descriptores: Calidad de Vida; Neoplasia; Salud del Hombre.

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Prostate Cancer Survivors' and Partners' Self-Reports of Health-Related Quality of Life, Treatment Symptoms, and Marital Satisfaction 2.5-5.5 Years After Treatment

Abstract: Nurses are in a key position to assess health-related QOL and sexual functioning concerns for prostate cancer survivors and their partners.

Cited by 47 publications

References 87 publications

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer

Preparedness for side effects and bother in symptomatic men after radical prostatectomy in a prospective, non-randomized trial, LAPPRO

Fatores que influenciam na qualidade de vida de homens com neoplasias malignas: uma revisão integrativa Factors influencing the quality of life of men with malignant neoplasms: an integrating review

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