Quality Of Life
CNS Tumors in Childhood: Predicting Successful Independence in Adult Life
October 01, 2018Researchers at St Jude Children's Research Hospital sought to determine what indicators in survivors of CNS tumors can predict the survivor's ability to live independently as an adult.
Tool Addresses Well-being of Informal Caregivers of Patients With Cancer
September 27, 2018In this study, researchers assessed a new tool designed to assess the well-being of cancer patients' informal caregivers.
Estimating Quality of Life Based on Cumulative Drug Toxicity in Colorectal Cancer
September 24, 2018Results of a study in which more than 100 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer completed EORTC-QLQ-C30 suggests an association between assessment of cumulative drug toxicities and predictions of quality of life for patients undergoing first-line chemotherapy for the disease.
Young Survivors of Breast Cancer Report Sexual Quality of Life Declines After Treatment
August 20, 2018Using 2 established sexual function questionnaires, researchers evaluated the effect of breast cancer treatment on sexual quality of life for survivors of the disease.
Effect of HSCT on HRQOL and Posttraumatic Stress in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
August 01, 2018Study sought to determine the health-related QOL and posttraumatic stress symptoms in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors post-HSCT compared with their healthy peers.
No Negative Effects on HRQOL With Post-ASCT Maintenance Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
July 31, 2018Analysis of a cohort of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma focused on the effect of post-ASCT maintenance therapy on health-related QOL and clinical outcomes.
Combination Training Regimens Improve QOL for Breast Cancer Survivors
July 26, 2018A systematic review of 36 studies evaluated their findings to determine an overall effect of various types of exercise on quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
Navigating Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Important Roles and Responsibilities of the Oncology Nurse Navigator
June 15, 2018The head and neck oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a unique and critical position to help patients, their families, and their caregivers as they face their diagnosis and undergo treatment.
QOL, Fatigue, but Not Physical Performance, Return to Normal After AML Treatment
June 13, 2018In a prospective, longitudinal study, researchers investigated the potential for quality of life, fatigue, and physical functioning to return to previous levels in patients with AML after treatment.
Mindfulness Training May Improve End-of-Life Conversations in Advanced Cancer
June 04, 2018Study presented at 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting determined the feasibility of using a mindfulness intervention to improve quality of life and confidence in advance care planning discussions among patient-family caregiver dyads.
ADT Affects Sexual Function, Intimacy in Early Prostate Cancer Treatment
May 24, 2018Researchers report on a study investigating effects of ADT on prostate cancer health-related quality of life, sexual function, sexual bother, and mood for patients with prostate cancer and their partners.
Panobinostat vs Placebo: Patient-Reported Outcomes Comparable in Multiple Myeloma
May 23, 2018Investigators sought to determine the impact on quality of life for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treated with PAN and BTZ+DEX.
Posttreatment Visual Function, Ocular Symptoms Impact QOL in Head and Neck Cancer
May 18, 2018A link between visual function, ocular symptoms, and quality of life was found in cross-sectional study of patients who underwent radiotherapy for head and neck cancers, according to a presentation at the 2018 ONS Annual Congress.
Effect of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Diagnosis on Work, Employment Status
May 11, 2018Using a cross-sectional online survey, researchers sought to determine how a MPN diagnosis affects work productivity and employment for patients with polycythemia vera, essential thrombocytopenia, or myelofibrosis.
Long-term Impact of Retinoblastoma Therapy on Vision-Related Quality of Life
May 04, 2018Using the NEI-VFQ-25, researchers assessed vision-targeted health-related quality of life for survivors of retinoblastoma.
Taste Changes After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Affect QOL in Blood Cancers
May 01, 2018Slight changes in taste perceptions are noted in patients undergoing HSCT for hematologic cancers. In this study, researchers sought to determine how these changes affect quality of life and nutritional intake.
In Older Women With Breast Cancer QoL May Predict 10-Year Mortality
April 17, 2018A model that incorporates HRQOL was found to outperform a model that only employs traditional prognostic variables.
Pivot Nurse Improves Patients' Navigation Through Lung Cancer Care
April 13, 2018Researchers in Montreal presented results of a study on the effects of using a pivot nurse in oncology (PNO) on continuity of care, outcomes, and quality of life for patients with lung cancer at the 2018 European Lung Cancer Congress.
SEE-ACBT Method Improves Postsurgical Outcomes in Lung Cancer Resection
April 04, 2018In a quasi-experimental pre-post study, researchers demonstrate the efficacy of the SEE-ACBT rehabilitation method on health-related and cost outcomes in patients with NSCLC who underwent curative lung resection.
Mental, Physical Late Effects Diminish Health-Related Quality of Life for AYA Survivors
April 04, 2018Researchers reviewed data from a Swiss cancer registry to determine the effects of cancer survivorship on physical and mental health and health-related quality of life experienced by AYA survivors.
Nabilone Improves Cancer-Associated Anorexia in Lung Cancer
March 22, 2018Researchers assessed the efficacy of nabilone for improving symptoms of anorexia in patients with NSCLC. In addition, patient appetite, quality of life, and nutritional status were also assessed.
Sexual Quality of Life Decreased During, After Chemotherapy for Digestive Cancers
March 16, 2018Sexual impairment is frequently associated with breast and pelvic cancers, but patients with digestive cancer also experience this effect. In this study, researchers assessed sexual activity, dysfunction, sexual quality of life, and need for oncosexology care among patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
Patients Identify Critical Elements of Support in Hematologic Cancers
March 14, 2018A cross-sectional study asked patients with hematologic cancers to name the components of care they felt were most crucial to their perception of optimal care.
Advances in Prevention, Treatment of RT-Associated Radiodermatitis Hold Promise
March 07, 2018This review of radiodermatitis, a common adverse effect of radiation therapy, discusses preventive and treatment options available that reduce and/or minimize symptoms of the condition.
Patients With Cancer Experience Greatest Symptom Burden Soon After Diagnosis
March 06, 2018An analysis of ESAS scores identified factors that increased the odds patients with cancer would experience greater symptom burdens and at what points in the cancer experience this was more likely to occur.
Various Aspects of Palliative Care Focus Associated With Different Outcomes In Cancer
February 28, 2018In this evaluation of palliative care use, investigators were able to determine how the focus of palliative care - coping, treatment, or advanced care planning - influenced patients' decisions on quality of life and decisions regarding chemotherapy and hospice care at the end of life.
Early Integration of Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer
February 06, 2018Results of a nonblinded study demonstrate the value of incorporating early palliative care into oncologic care for patients with advanced cancer.
Oral Impairment Linked to Reduced QOL in Posttherapy Head and Neck Cancer
January 31, 2018Study compared the effect of treatments on quality of life in treatment-naïve patients with HNC vs those who underwent radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, and compared with cancer-free patients.
Clinical Aspects of Foot Health and Their Influence on Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Case-control Study
December 15, 2017[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers determined the effect of breast cancer and its treatment on quality of life relative to foot health issues.
Quality of Life During Maintenance Therapy Better With Lower Dose, More Often
December 09, 2017Trial investigates which of 3 maintenance regimens of nab-paclitaxel has the most ideal impact on quality of life in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Results were presented at SABCS 2017.
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