scholarly journals Group therapy processes and treatment outcomes in 2 couple-focused group interventions for breast cancer patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 2175-2185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon L. Manne ◽  
Deborah Kashy ◽  
Scott D. Siegel ◽  
Carolyn J. Heckman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Group Interventions

Effects of Supportive-Expressive Group Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients with Affective Disorders: A Pilot Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Grassi ◽  
Silvana Sabato ◽  
Elena Rossi ◽  
Luciana Marmai ◽  
Bruno Biancosino
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Supportive–expressive group therapy for primary breast cancer patients: a randomized prospective multicenter trial

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 438-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine C. Classen ◽  
Helena C. Kraemer ◽  
Christine Blasey ◽  
Janine Giese-Davis ◽  
Cheryl Koopman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Primary Breast Cancer ◽  
Multicenter Trial ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Prospective Multicenter Trial

Relationship between numeracy and breast cancer patients’ estimates of adjuvant treatment benefit

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 586-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. M. Lipkus ◽  
G. G. Kimmick ◽  
S. Y. Chui ◽  
D. L. Fifield ◽  
L. A. Werner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Treatment Option ◽  
Adjuvant Treatment ◽  
Hormonal Therapy ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Statistical Information ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Numeracy Skills

586 Background: Based on clinical anecdotes and existing literature, the general population has trouble understanding and making use of statistical information. We explored the accuracy of breast cancer patients’ (pts) estimates of treatment outcomes (probabilities of remaining cancer free versus recurring) relative to data provided by ‘Adjuvant! Online‘ decision aid program, and whether accuracy differed by pts numeracy skills (i.e. use of mathematical concepts and operations). Methods: 43 ER+ women with early stage, node-negative breast cancer were recruited (mean age 56, 72% Caucasian). After signing an informed consent and completing an assessment of numeracy (Lipkus et al., 2001), pts discussed case-specific Adjuvant! print-outs with an oncologist. Pts then estimated their chances of being cancer free after receiving no further treatment, hormonal therapy only, chemotherapy only, or both. Pts also were asked to select the treatment option that afforded their best chance of remaining cancer free. Results: Compared to the estimates provided by Adjuvant! Online, pts underestimated their chance of being cancer free after receiving no further treatment (M=62 vs. 48 out of 100), hormonal therapy only (M=72 vs. 45), chemotherapy only, (M=71 vs.42), and combined therapy (M=78 vs. 54). 63% correctly selected the treatment option that afforded the highest estimate of being cancer free. More numerate patients were more likely to correctly specify which treatment option provided the best chance of being cancer free (OR=0.67, 95% CI: 0.50, 0.89, p<.006); and less likely to give personal estimates of being cancer free inconsistent with estimates provided by Adjuvant! for hormonal therapy (OR=0.17, 95% CI: 0.04, 0.72, p<.02), chemotherapy (OR=0.62, 95% CI: 0.39, 0.99, p<.05) and combined therapy (OR=0.44, 95% CI: 0.23, 0.85, p<.02). Conclusions: Findings suggest that pt numeracy skills are important in comprehending statistical data about adjuvant treatment outcomes. Numeracy skills may have implications for how statistical information about treatment is presented and discussed, affecting processes of informed decision-making and pt quality of life. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Treatment outcomes and its associated factors among breast cancer patients at Kitui Referral Hospital

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 205031212110678
Author(s):  
Mwendwa Dickson Wambua ◽  
Amsalu Degu ◽  
Gobezie T Tegegne
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: Despite breast cancer treatment outcomes being relatively poor or heterogeneous among breast cancer patients, there was a paucity of data in the African settings, especially in Kenya. Hence, this study aimed to determine treatment outcomes among breast cancer patients at Kitui Referral Hospital. Methods: A hospital-based retrospective cohort study design was conducted among adult patients with breast cancer. All eligible breast cancer patients undergoing treatment from January 2015 to June 2020 in the study setting were included. Hence, a total of 116 breast cancer patients’ medical records were involved in the study. Patients’ medical records were retrospectively reviewed using a predesigned data abstraction tool. The data were entered, cleaned, and analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 26 software. Descriptive analysis—such as percentage, frequency, mean, and figures—was used to present the data. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was used to estimate the mean survival estimate across different variables. A Cox regression analysis was employed to determine factors associated with mortality. Results: The study showed that the overall survival and mortality rate was 62.9% (73) and 37.1% (43), respectively. The regression analysis showed that patients who had an advanced stage of disease had a 3.82 times risk of dying (crude hazard ratio= 3.82, 95% confidence interval = 1.5–9.8) than an early stage of the disease. Besides, patients with distant metastasis had 4.4 times more hazards of dying than (crude hazard ratio = 4.4, 95% confidence interval = 2.1–9.4) their counterparts. Conclusion: The treatment outcome of breast cancer patients was poor, and its overall mortality among breast cancer patients was higher in the study setting. In the multivariate Cox regression analysis, the tumor size was the only statistically significant predictor of mortality among breast cancer patients. Stakeholders at each stage should, therefore, prepare a relevant strategy to improve treatment outcomes.

scholarly journals Effects of short-term existential group therapy for breast Cancer patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chizu Nakamura ◽  
Masatoshi Kawase
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Short Term ◽  
After Cancer

Abstract Objectives Cancer patients who suffer from existential difficulties, including fear of death, isolation, or loss of human relationships, try to accept these fears by exploring the meaning of their life. In particular, early psychological intervention for patients prevents them from psychosocial maladjustment afterwards. Therefore, we have developed the Short-term Existential Group Therapy Program (Short-term EGP) for cancer patients, focusing on relief of existential or spiritual suffering and/or pain. This study aims to statistically evaluate the effects of this program on breast cancer patients within the first year after cancer diagnosis. Methods Thirty-one patients completed our research program. A ninety-minute therapeutic group session was held once a week for 5 weeks. We performed the above assessments three times: just before and after the intervention, as well as a month after the end of intervention. Outcome assessment included measures of spiritual well-being (SELT-M), Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) and Profile of Mood States (POMS). Results The SELT-M “Overall QOL” scores were significantly increased after intervention, and these scores were maintained a month after intervention, particularly in those with high MAC “Hopelessness” scores. Subscales of the SELT-M scores were significantly increased after intervention, and these scores were maintained up to a month after intervention. Conclusion Short-term EGP intervention could be effective in helping patients relieve their existential distress. Some of the treatment effects were maintained a month after the end of the intervention. In addition, Short-term EGP could be particularly effective for those patients who feel hopelessness after cancer diagnosis. Trial registration Retrospectively registered. University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN CTR) UMIN000040651. Registered June 4, 2020.

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