The Protective Role of Self-compassion in Relation to Psychopathology Symptoms and Quality of Life in Chronic and in Cancer Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Pinto-Gouveia ◽  
Cristiana Duarte ◽  
Marcela Matos ◽  
Sofia Fráguas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Psychopathology Symptoms

Role of Erlotinib in Influencing the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Purohit ◽  
Parijat Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Kinase Inhibitors ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Pancreatic Cancers ◽  
Review Reports ◽  
Causes Of Deaths

Background:: Cancer is one of the significant causes of morbidity and mortality in patients globally. Lung cancer, among other cancers, remains to be one of the principal causes of deaths in both men and women. The most common type of lung cancer is the non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Apart from lung cancer, pancreatic cancer is also one of the common cancers currently. Objective:: The assessment of QoL in erlotinib-treated patients can also prove to be very useful in the establishment of this drug as the main treatment option for the patients with pancreatic and lung cancer. Methods:: Therapies that target EGFR-mediated signalling are the latest keystones for treating these two types of cancers. They comprise of two main treatment modalities: firstly, against the extracellular fields, that include monoclonal antibodies and secondly, mechanisms that create interferences in the signalling pathways, primarily the small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Results:: Quality of life (QoL) is one of the key advantages in erlotinib therapy over chemotherapy. Conclusion:: The present review reports the role of erlotinib in improving the quality of life of cancer patients especially in NSCLC and pancreatic cancers. The studies or trials establishing the relations between erlotinib and QoL are discussed in detail in this review.

scholarly journals 306. Role of adjunct Ayurvedic treatment in increasing disease free survival and improving quality of life in cancer patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. S13
Author(s):  
Shrinivas Datar ◽  
Swapna Kulkarni ◽  
Nilambari Patil ◽  
Amruta Salunkhe ◽  
Suchita Vaidya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment ◽  
Disease Free

scholarly journals Role of Oxycodone Hydrochloride in Treating Radiotherapy-Related Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Yinxia Wang ◽  
Ligang Xing
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Analgesic Drugs ◽  
Oxycodone Hydrochloride ◽  
Radiation Esophagitis

Radiotherapy is commonly used to treat cancer patients. Besides the curable effect, radiotherapy also could relieve the pain of cancer patients. However, cancer pain is gradually alleviated about two weeks after radiotherapy. In addition, cancer patients who receive radiotherapy may also suffer from pain flare or radiotherapy-induced side effects such as radiation esophagitis, enteritis, and mucositis. Pain control is reported to be inadequate during the whole course of radiotherapy (before, during, and after radiotherapy), and quality of life is seriously affected. Hence, radiotherapy is suggested to be combined with analgesic drugs in clinical guidelines. Previous studies have shown that radiotherapy combined with oxycodone hydrochloride can effectively alleviate cancer pain. In this review, we firstly presented the necessity of analgesia during the whole course of radiotherapy. We also sketched the role of oxycodone hydrochloride in radiotherapy of bone metastases and radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis. Finally, we concluded that oxycodone hydrochloride shows good efficacy and tolerance and could be used for pain management before, during, and after radiotherapy.

scholarly journals Treatment strategies for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: potential role of exercise

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Karen Y. Wonders ◽  
Beverly S. Reigle ◽  
Daniel G. Drury
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Exercise ◽  
Exercise Rehabilitation

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common, dose-limiting effect of cancer therapy that often has negative implications on a patient’s quality of life. The pain associated with CIPN has long been recognized as one of the most difficult types of pain to treat. Historically, much effort has been made to explore pharmacological therapies aimed at reducing symptoms of CIPN. While many of these agents provide a modest relief in the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, many have been shown to have additional negative side effects for cancer patients. Therefore, the authors suggest exercise rehabilitation as one lifestyle modification that may positively impact the lives of patients with CIPN. To our knowledge, there are currently no published clinical trials examining the role of exercise in preserving neurological function following chemotherapy. However, investigations using low-to-moderate intensity exercise as an intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies have produced promising results. Given that cancer patients appear to tolerate exercise, it seems plausible that exercise rehabilitation could be used as an effective strategy to minimize CIPN-induced detriments to quality of life.

The role of patient-physician relationship on health-related quality of life and pain in cancer patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 2615-2626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cleo A. Samuel ◽  
Olive Mbah ◽  
Jennifer Schaal ◽  
Eugenia Eng ◽  
Kristin Z. Black ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physician Relationship

Follow-up effects of social comparison information on the quality of life of cancer patients: The moderating role of social comparison orientation

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham P. Buunk ◽  
Femke T.C. Bennenbroek ◽  
Heidi E. Stiegelis ◽  
Alfons C.M. van den Bergh ◽  
Robbert Sanderman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Social Comparison Orientation ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Comparison Information

Quality of life in cancer patients with different preferences for nurse spiritual therapeutics: The role of psychological capital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu‐Fang Guo ◽  
Ke‐Fang Wang ◽  
Wendy Cross ◽  
Louisa Lam ◽  
Virginia Plummer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Capital
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