scholarly journals Suicidal ideation in prostate cancer survivors: Understanding the role of physical and psychological health outcomes

Cancer ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 3393-3400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Recklitis ◽  
Eric S. Zhou ◽  
Eric K. Zwemer ◽  
Jim C. Hu ◽  
Philip W. Kantoff
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

scholarly journals Body image, self-esteem, and sense of masculinity in patients with prostate cancer: a qualitative meta-synthesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bowie ◽  
Oliver Brunckhorst ◽  
Robert Stewart ◽  
Prokar Dasgupta ◽  
Kamran Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Key Topics

Abstract Purpose Body image, self-esteem, and masculinity are three interconnected constructs in men with prostate cancer, with profound effects on quality of life. This meta-synthesis aimed to evaluate all known qualitative studies published studying the effect of prostate cancer on these constructs. Methods A systematic review utilising PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases up to May 2020 was conducted in line with PRISMA and ENTREQ guidelines. All qualitative studies of men’s experiences with body image, self-esteem, and masculinity whilst living with prostate cancer were included. A thematic meta-synthesis was conducted to identify emergent descriptive and analytical themes under the main study constructs. Results Of 2188 articles identified, 68 were included. Eight descriptive themes were identified under two analytical themes: ‘Becoming a Prostate Cancer Patient’ and ‘Becoming a Prostate Cancer Survivor’. These described the distress caused by changes to body image, sexual functioning, sense of masculinity, and self-esteem, and the subsequent discourses men engaged with to cope with and manage their disease. A key element was increased flexibility in masculinity definitions, and finding other ways to re-affirm masculinity. Conclusions Prostate cancer has an important effect on men’s health post-diagnosis, and we identified strong relationships between each construct evaluated. The role of hegemonic masculinity is important when considering men’s coping mechanisms and is also a key factor when addressing these constructs in counselling post-treatment. Implications for Cancer Survivors This meta-synthesis provides key topics that uniquely affect prostate cancer survivors, enabling these patients to be effectively counselled, and have their concerns recognised by clinicians.

Exploring the Role of Prostate Cancer Survivors in Managing Survivorship Care

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. e747
Author(s):  
M.E. Giuliani ◽  
N.K. Quartey ◽  
C.N. Catton ◽  
A. D’souza ◽  
E. Kucharski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

The prognostic role of cancer-specific beliefs among prostate cancer survivors

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosanna Soler-Vilá ◽  
Robert Dubrow ◽  
Vivian I. Franco ◽  
Stanislav V. Kasl ◽  
Beth A. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Prognostic Role ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Supportive care interventions and quality of life in advanced disease prostate cancer survivors: An integrative review of the literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 412-429
Author(s):  
Alejandra Calvo-Schimmel ◽  
Suparna Qanungo ◽  
Susan Newman ◽  
Katherine Sterba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Advanced Prostate Cancer ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

Background: Supportive care interventions can improve quality of life and health outcomes of advanced prostate cancer survivors. Despite the high prevalence of unmet needs, supportive care for this population is sparse. Methods: The databases PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and ProQuest were searched for relevant articles. Data were extracted, organized by thematic matrix, and categorized according to the seven domains of the Supportive Care Framework for Cancer Care. Results: The search yielded 1678 articles, of which 18 were included in the review and critically appraised. Most studies were cross-sectional with small, non-diverse samples. Supportive care interventions reported for advanced prostate cancer survivors are limited with some positive trends. Most outcomes were symptom-focused and patient self-reported (e.g., anxiety, pain, self-efficacy) evaluated by questionnaires or interview. Interventions delivered in group format reported improvements in more outcomes. Conclusions: Additional supportive care intervention are needed for men with advanced prostate cancer. Because of their crucial position in caring for cancer patients, nurse scientists and clinicians must partner to research and develop patient-centered, culturally relevant supportive care interventions that improve this population’s quality of life and health outcomes. Efforts must concentrate on sampling, domains of needs, theoretical framework, guidelines, and measurement instruments.

Prevalence and predictors of suicidal ideation in long-term prostate cancer survivors.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9529-9529
Author(s):  
Christopher J Recklitis ◽  
Eric Zhou ◽  
Eric Zwemer ◽  
Jim C. Hu ◽  
Philip W. Kantoff
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Specific Symptoms

9529 Background: Prostate cancer (PC) is associated with an increased risk of suicide, even a decade after diagnosis. Prior research has relied largely on registry data collected at diagnosis, so little is known about the role of post-treatment functioning on the development of suicidal ideation (SI) in long-term prostate cancer survivors (PCS). To address this, our study examined the prevalence of SI, and the association with cancer therapy and post-treatment physical and emotional health in a cohort of long-term PCS. Methods: 695 PCS (5-10 years post-diagnosis) completed a mailed survey on physical and psychological functioning, including the SF-12, EPIC-26, a d epression rating scale and 8 items about SI in the prior year. Results: 12% endorsed having SI and 2% reported serious SI, plans or urges. Serious SI was more common in PCS compared to age and gender-adjusted normative data. SI was not associated with demographic variables (age, ethnicity, marital status, education, income). SI was not associated with prostate cancer stage, treatments or progression. In univariate analyses, SI was significantly associated with prostate-specific symptoms, poor physical and emotional function, a higher frequency of significant pain, and clinically significant depression (p<.01). In an adjusted logistic model, depression and frequent pain remained associated with SI. Of note, 61% of PCS with SI denied a prior depression diagnosis, and 47% denied elevated current depressive symptoms. The majority of PCS with SI (97%) had a recent physician visit, and reported significant interest in receiving mental health information. Conclusions: A significant proportion of PCS report recent SI, which is associated with physical and psychological dysfunction, but not PC treatments. Depression and frequent pain, rather than PC-specific symptoms, are most important in the development of SI. While depression is strongly associated with SI, many PCS with SI have no prior or current depression, underscoring the need to evaluate SI independently. PCS with SI reported receiving regular medical care and interest in information about mental health. This emphasizes the critical role that physicians can play in identifying PCS at high risk for suicide.

Sexual Health Recovery For Prostate Cancer Survivors: The Proposed Role Of Acceptance And Mindfulness-Based Interventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Bossio ◽  
Faith Miller ◽  
Julia I. O’Loughlin ◽  
Lori A. Brotto
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors
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