Psychosocial Responses to Treatment for Breast Cancer Among Lesbian and Heterosexual Women

Arena, Patricia L.; Carver, Charles S.; Antoni, Mike; Weiss, Sharlene; Ironson, Gail; Durán, Ron E.

doi:10.1300/j013v44n02_05

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“…We used a six-item short form of the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) (Cronbach alpha=0.72) [38–40]. To determine in more detail the sources of social support, we also used a 12-item social support instrument (MPSS) (Cronbach alpha=0.90), which assesses support from three sources, family, friends, and a significant other [41].…”

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Fear of cancer recurrence in survivor and caregiver dyads: differences by sexual orientation and how dyad members influence each other

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Purpose To identify explanatory factors of fear of recurrence (FOR) in breast cancer survivors of different sexual orientations and their caregivers, and to assess the directionality in the survivor and caregiver dyads’ FOR. Methods We recruited survivors of non-metastatic breast cancer of different sexual orientations and invited their caregivers into this study. Using a telephone survey, we collected data from 167 survivor and caregiver dyads. Using simultaneous equation models and a stepwise selection process, we identified the significant determinants of survivors and caregivers’ FOR and determined the directionality of survivors and caregivers’ FOR. Weighting the model by the inverse propensity score ensured that differences by sexual orientation in age and proportion of life in the caregiver-survivor relationship were accounted for. Results Caregivers’ FOR predicted survivors’ FOR, and sexual orientation had a significant effect on survivors’ FOR, in that sexual minority women reported less FOR than heterosexual women. Other determinants of survivors’ FOR included their medical characteristics, co-residence with caregivers, and caregivers’ social support and use of counseling. Caregivers’ FOR was related to their social support and survivors’ medical characteristics. Conclusions This study suggests a need for caregiver interventions. Because survivors’ FOR is affected by caregivers’ FOR caregiver interventions will likely benefit survivors’ FOR. Implications for Cancer Survivors Both sexual minority and heterosexual breast cancer survivors’ FOR are affected by their caregivers’ FOR, which suggests the caregivers of breast cancer survivors are central for the survivors’ well-being and shall therefore be integrated into the care process.

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Fear of cancer recurrence in survivor and caregiver dyads: differences by sexual orientation and how dyad members influence each other

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“…Given these challenges, the existing studies of sexual minorities are mostly limited to small convenience samples [19][20][21][22][23], with results pointing to a myriad of difficulties. In noncancer populations, research consistently demonstrates sexual minorities' exposure to social stresses, including discrimination and violence, which affects their overall health and well-being [24][25][26].…”

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Health-related quality of life in breast cancer survivors of different sexual orientations

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“…This review found two studies related to sexual function in SMW in the USA [47,52]. One, a telephone survey approached SMW either with or without breast cancer to undertake sexual function tests, the other used of a postal questionnaires.…”

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Sexual minority experiences of cancer care: A systematic review

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2015

Journal of Cancer Policy

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a b s t r a c tThere is a lack of published evidence from within the UK examining the needs of LGB cancer patients. A full systematic review of the worldwide literature was carried out with the aim to ascertain the experiences of sexual minority cancer patients and identify specific needs required.Key databases were searched with a variety of terms relating to the sexual minority cancer experience. Suitable literature was reviewed and references within all articles were search to ensure as inclusive a review as possible. Articles were subject to critical appraisal and scoring using The Support Unit for Research Evidence (SURE 2013) critical appraisal tools to assess eligibility for inclusion within the review. Twenty-five articles were selected for inclusion and were analysed. The papers were categorised into the emerging themes from the literature: Experiences of care (n = 6), Coping and Wellbeing (n = 6), Emotional Support (n = 4), Body Image (n = 3), and Sexual Function (n = 6). The data extraction revealed contrasting views and experiences of LGB individuals' experience of cancer care. Lesbian and gay individuals have different perspectives of cancer care and needs from heterosexuals. Discriminatory attitudes were found to be present in many studies as well as inequalities and gaps within care and support.There is evidence that supports the development of sexual minority specific cancer support groups. Further research of sexual minorities affected by cancer in the UK should be carried out to increase the evidence base and better identify the needs in this cultural group.

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Psychosocial Responses to Treatment for Breast Cancer Among Lesbian and Heterosexual Women

Cited by 60 publications

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Fear of cancer recurrence in survivor and caregiver dyads: differences by sexual orientation and how dyad members influence each other

Fear of cancer recurrence in survivor and caregiver dyads: differences by sexual orientation and how dyad members influence each other

Health-related quality of life in breast cancer survivors of different sexual orientations

Sexual minority experiences of cancer care: A systematic review

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