Quality of Life, Fertility Concerns, and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

Howard‐Anderson, Jessica; Ganz, Patricia A.; Bower, Julienne E.; Stanton, Annette L.

doi:10.1093/jnci/djr541

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“…Also, this method reached 37 years using another method of cut point of cancer survival time which is inconsistent with the result of this paper (Contal and O'Quigley, 1999). Various cut points were used in different breast cancer studies; for instance, GayosoDiz et al in Spain (2013), Anderson et al (2012), DeSanctis et al in the US (2011) used 50 cut point for age which are consistent with the results of this study. However, Alieldin et al (2014) used 40 cut point for age.…”

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confidence: 62%

Determination of a Change Point in the Age at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using a Survival Model

Abdollahi

Hajizadeh²,

Baghestani³

et al. 2016

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Determination of a Change Point in the Age at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using a Survival Model

Abdollahi

Hajizadeh²,

Baghestani³

et al. 2016

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Although we did not see major differences in QoL based on age, possibly due to small sample size, other studies have suggested that standardized measures of QoL identify worse outcomes and more frequent depressive symptoms in breast cancer survivors aged 50 years or younger when compared with the general age-matched population of women without cancer and to older women (aged >50 years) with breast cancer [24].…”

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Decreased Health Related Quality of Life among Hispanic Breast Cancer Survivors

Nahleh¹,

Dwivedi²,

Khang³

et al. 2016

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An exploratory research at the University of Chicago including 989 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients suggested an association between psychosocial stress post-diagnosis AbstractIntroduction: The breast cancer survivors' population is growing due to the increased rate of early diagnosis and appropriate management. Hispanics (Latinos) constitute a rapidly growing population. Hispanic cancer survivors are often left without appropriate follow up care after completion of therapy, partly because of the lack of financial support and resources, and limited awareness of possible subsequent physical and mental health problems among those survivors. We sought to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of the Hispanic breast cancer survivors in El Paso, TX, a large American-Mexican border city, using a validated Health related-Quality of life survey (HRQOL SF-36). Materials and Methods:After IRB approval, we recruited Hispanic women within their first 5 years post-diagnosis with Stages I, II, or III breast cancer, and who have completed their active chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. They were provided with a written SF-36 questionnaire. We analyzed the two main components of the SF-36, the physical health through a Physical Component Summary (PCS), and the mental health, through a Mental Component Summary (MCS). Results were compared with the US healthy population (mean 50) using a one sample t-test. SF-36 scores were also compared with similar studies using a two sample t-test. Results:The study suggests that both the physical and mental components of QoL were low. PCS was significantly lower than one standard deviation below the US norm whereas MCS was approximately one third of a standard deviation below the US norm; 47% of all survivors reported that physical or emotional problems interfere with their normal social activities; 39% of all patients reported having emotional problems like depression and anxiety; and 77% indicated difficulty performing their work. The mean PCS and MCS scores of our Hispanic population were inferior to similar non-Hispanic breast cancer survivors' population in other studies. Conclusion:Hispanic breast cancer survivors in El Paso, TX have decreased mental and physical health related QoL compared to healthy U.S. women and possibly other breast cancer survivors in the U.S. Further investigation is needed to determine the possible underlying causes of health disparities in breast cancer survivors and identify strategies to improve these outcomes.

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“…This has substantially changed to encompass the period immediately after the completion of treatment, including those who were symptoms-free or had recurrence until his or her death (Odle, 2011). This is also the period whereby survivors may be at risk of developing long-term physical and psychological complications of the disease and/ or its array of treatment including mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy (Howard-Anderson et al, 2012). While data on the survivors' long-term physical health and their quality of life have considerably accumulated, greater attention to examine the psychological states of the survivors are needed to provide emotional support and care during survivorship.…”

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Prevalence of Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors: a Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Zainal¹,

Nik-Jaafar²,

Baharudin³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Depression is common in breast cancer patients. The aim of this paper was to make a systematic review of its prevalence and associated factors oin breast cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: An extensive systematic electronic review (PUBMED, CINAHL, PsyINFO and Ovid) and handsearch were carried out to retrieve published articles up to November 2012, using Depression OR Dysthymia AND (Cancer OR Tumor OR Neoplasms as the keywords. Information about the design of the studies, measuring scale, characteristics of the participants, prevalence of depression and its associated factors from the included studies were extracted and summarized. Results: We identified 32 eligible studies that recruited 10,826 breast cancer survivors. Most were cross-sectional or prospective designed. The most frequent instrument used to screen depression was the Center for Epidemiological Studies for Depression (CES-D, n=11 studies) followed by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI, n=6 studies) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS, n=6 studies). CES-D returned about similar prevalence of depression (median=22%, range=13-56%) with BDI (median=22%, range=17-48%) but higher than HADS (median=10%, range=1-22%). Depression was associated with several socio-demographic variables, cancer-related factors, treatment-related factors, subject psychological factors, lifestyle factors, social support and quality of life. Conclusions: Breast cancer survivors are at risk for depression so that detection of associated factors is important in clinical practice.

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Quality of Life, Fertility Concerns, and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Younger women with breast cancer were found to experience distinct psychosocial and menopause-related concerns, weight gain, and physical inactivity. A need for more longitudinal research, including efforts at intervention to manage these symptoms and adverse health outcomes, remains.

Cited by 684 publications

References 92 publications

Determination of a Change Point in the Age at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using a Survival Model

Determination of a Change Point in the Age at Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using a Survival Model

Decreased Health Related Quality of Life among Hispanic Breast Cancer Survivors

Prevalence of Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors: a Systematic Review of Observational Studies

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