Self-concept, body image, and use of unconventional therapies in patients with gynaecological malignancies in the state of complete remission and recurrence

Kullmer, U.; Stenger, Katja; Milch, Wolfgang; Zygmunt, Marek; Sachsse, S.; Münstedt, Karsten

doi:10.1016/s0301-2115(98)00226-7

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“…Negative impact on sexuality across all cervical patients was found in several studies. [20][21][22][23][24] In this study most of the patients were premenopausal, so negative effects have been observed in sexual/vaginal functioning for this group of patient. Similar finding found that negative impact on the vaginal functioning for younger patients in a European study.…”

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confidence: 73%

Quality of life of cervical cancer patients after completion of treatment -A study among Bangladeshi women

Hossain

Akter

Banu

et al. 2016

Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull

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Cervical cancer is the main cause of malignancy-related death among women living in developing countries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) among Bangladeshi cervical cancer survivors and its relationships with demographic and disease related factors A cross-sectional study was carried out on one hundred nine consecutive cervical cancer survivors in National Institute of cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka from September 2014 to february2015 using European organization for Research and treatment of cancer core Questionnaires (QOL-C30 and QOL-CX24). Demographic condition like education level, occupation and disease related factors like stages, treatment modality and duration of follow-up time were taken as investigating factors against functional scales. Cronbach´s alpha was calculated to asses' internal consistency among items.Cervical cancer survivors stated a moderate QOL. Sub-domains of QOL score and global health status were significantly associated with physical function(PF) scales (p=.000), fatigue (p=.045), nausea and vomiting (p=.000), Appetite loss (p=.001), constipation (p=.005), symptom experience (p=.005) and menopausal symptoms (p=.015). QOL mean score were negatively associated with emotional function(EF) scales, pain, fatigue, nausea, appetite loss and financial problems. Education level showed significant association with physical function(PF) (p=.001), emotional function(EF) (p=.027), Cognitive function(CF) (p=.000) and sexual function (p=.001). Duration (Follow-up) time was significance association with PF (p=.005), EF (p=.012), symptoms experience (p=.001). Although, the QOL in cervical cancer survivors was moderate, treatment of related symptoms and improvement of demographic condition can influence the QOL and survivors improve the care of cervical cancer. So, improve the QOL among cervical cancer survivors.

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Quality of life of cervical cancer patients after completion of treatment -A study among Bangladeshi women

Hossain

Akter

Banu

et al. 2016

Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull

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“…Psychological responses to cancer recurrence appear to include depressive symptoms, such as the loss of hope for recovery, 2 anxieties and fears of death, and difficulties with disability. [3][4][5] Morbidities can include pain, 6 appetitive difficulties (e.g., anorexia, cachexia), 7 poor body image, 8 and others.…”

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confidence: 99%

Psychological responses to cancer recurrence

Andersen

Shapiro

Farrar

et al. 2005

Cancer

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BACKGROUNDThere is a dearth of knowledge regarding the psychological responses to a diagnosis of cancer recurrence.METHODSAn ongoing randomized clinical trial provided the context for prospective study. Women with Stage II/III breast carcinoma (N = 227) were initially assessed after their diagnosis/surgery and before adjuvant therapy and then reassessed every 6 months. Eight years into the trial, 30 patients had recurred (R) and were assessed shortly after receiving their second diagnosis. Their data were compared with a sample of trial patients who had no evidence of disease (disease free [DF]; n = 90). The groups were matched on study arm, disease stage, estrogen receptor status, menopausal status, and time since initial diagnosis.RESULTSAs hypothesized, patients' cancer‐specific stress at recurrence in the R group was higher (P < 0.05) than stress levels for the DF group at the equivalent point in time. Importantly, the R group reported stress for their recurrent diagnosis equivalent to that reported for their initial diagnosis. Identical results were found for measures of health status and symptomatology. In contrast, analyses for emotional distress and social functioning showed no pattern of disruption for the R group at cancer recurrence and levels equivalent to that of the DF group.CONCLUSIONSTo the authors' knowledge, this was the first controlled, prospective psychological analysis of patients' responses to cancer recurrence. The findings were consistent with a learning theory conceptualization of the cancer stressor. Patients' stress was “compartmentalized” and did not, at least in the early weeks, result in diffuse emotional distress and quality of life disruption, underscoring the resilience of patients when confronted with cancer recurrence. Cancer 2005. © 2005 American Cancer Society.

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“…Other behavioral modalities have also been studied, such as massage and body therapy, and have been found to provide some physical and emotional benefits for cancer patients (Kullmer et al, 1999;Billhult and Dahlberg, 2001). The role of nutrition in health promotion, disease prevention and treatment of chronic diseases is well recognized (Hu et al, 1997;Schaller and James, 2005).…”

Section: Cancer Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge and Perceptions of Cancer and Cancer Prevention among Malaysian Traditional Healers: a Qualitative Study

Al-Naggar

Bobryshev

Abdulghani

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Self-concept, body image, and use of unconventional therapies in patients with gynaecological malignancies in the state of complete remission and recurrence

Cited by 27 publications

References 11 publications

Quality of life of cervical cancer patients after completion of treatment -A study among Bangladeshi women

Quality of life of cervical cancer patients after completion of treatment -A study among Bangladeshi women

Psychological responses to cancer recurrence

Knowledge and Perceptions of Cancer and Cancer Prevention among Malaysian Traditional Healers: a Qualitative Study

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