scholarly journals The impact of social constraints on insomnia among African‐American breast cancer survivors: The mediating role of fear of recurrence

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1296-1302
Author(s):  
Chloé M. Martin ◽  
Danyella Greene ◽  
Jules P. Harrell ◽  
Denée Thomas Mwendwa ◽  
Carla D. Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Impact

Mindfulness and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: The Mediating Role of Self-Kindness and Alexithymia

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison M. Forti ◽  
Craig S. Cashwell ◽  
Robert Henson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Significant Variance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship among mindfulness, self-kindness, alexithymia and quality of life in post-treatment breast cancer survivors and to examine whether self-kindness and alexithymia mediate the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life. Results suggested that the overall model accounted for significant variance in quality of life and that alexithymia partially mediated the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life. Implications for practice and further research are discussed.

scholarly journals An Exploratory Analysis of Fear of Recurrence among African-American Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teletia R. Taylor ◽  
Edward D. Huntley ◽  
Jennifer Sween ◽  
Kepher Makambi ◽  
Thomas A. Mellman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Exploratory Analysis ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence

scholarly journals “The danger still hangs over my head” Fear of Recurrence among Israeli Breast Cancer Survivors

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inbar Levkovich
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Many breast cancer survivors report a fear of recurrence of the disease, which finds expression in anxieties that the original cancer will return or that another form of cancer will begin to develop. The present study evaluated perceptions of and feelings about the fear of recurrence from the point of view of breast cancer survivors, the impact of this fear on their lives, and their means of coping. Method: Qualitative research was conducted using the phenomenological approach. The sample included 13 breast cancer survivors aged 34-67 who were within 1 year after completion of chemotherapy. Participants included survivors who had been diagnosed with localized breast cancer, Stages I-III, without metastases, and without previous cancer diagnoses. Participants provided their personal details, while details of the disease and treatments were collected from the patients’ files. Results: Two main themes emerged: (1) Along with the desire to gradually return to normal life, the study participants described an ongoing sense of existential threat, a lack of security and a sense of being out of control when any follow-up tests or pain linked to potential cancer caused fear and anxiety and (2) their fears also concerned their family members as they were afraid their loved ones might get sick and go through the suffering they had experienced. Conclusions: The fear of cancer recurrence is a multidimensional phenomenon. This emotional response can arise as a result of physical symptoms causing suspicions that the disease has returned or as a result of external factors, such as follow-up tests or other people’s illnesses.

A pilot study of the Pathways program to address fear of recurrence and reduce distress among breast cancer survivors.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 206-206
Author(s):  
Edward Kenji Hadeler ◽  
Emily Claire Wong ◽  
Matina Elise Mamounas ◽  
Carrie D'andrea ◽  
Greg Hicks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Acceptance And Action Questionnaire ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

206 Background: Breast cancer patients endorse anxiety and fear of recurrence for years after diagnosis. The Pathways for Survivors is a one-day program intended to address this distress by teaching cognitive behavioral strategies that improve self-efficacy, communication, attitude, and coping. The workshop incorporates an evidence-based program developed by authors/researchers Greg Hicks and Rick Foster, which has been adapted for the breast cancer survivorship population. Methods: Patients who had completed their acute phase of care were invited to attend the workshop. Attendees were asked to complete a series of questionnaires either on paper or electronically at baseline, 1 week and 6 weeks following the program and were consented to have their data used for research. Questionnaires included evaluation of program content and moderator quality, as well as measures to assess the impact of the Pathways intervention including the PROMIS Anxiety and Depression Short Forms, and the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II). Results: Three sessions were held between 9/2015-9/2016. A total of 27 patients participated (6 in the first, 13 in the second, 8 in the third). Mean age of participants was 49 (range 28-65) years old. Race and ethnicity was: 63% White, 11% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 11% other, and 15% Hispanic/Latina (total > 100% due to a patient reporting more than one race/ethnicity). The table below summarizes the change in these scores over time. Evaluations showed that patients were extremely satisfied with the program and moderator, receiving average ratings of 9.6/10 and 10/10, respectively. Conclusions: The Pathways workshop was well received and appears to have at least a short-term impact on breast cancer survivors’ anxiety, depression, and psychological flexibility. [Table: see text]

Peer-Based Models of Supportive Care: The Impact of Peer Support Groups in African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 585-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimlin Ashing-Giwa ◽  
Carolyn Tapp ◽  
Monica Rosales ◽  
Kommah McDowell ◽  
Virginia Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Impact

Self-stigma predicts lower quality of life in Chinese American breast cancer survivors: exploring the mediating role of intrusive thoughts and posttraumatic growth

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 2753-2760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia C. Y. Wong ◽  
Bradley M. Pan-Weisz ◽  
Tonya M. Pan-Weisz ◽  
Nelson C. Y. Yeung ◽  
Winnie W. S. Mak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Intrusive Thoughts ◽  
Chinese American ◽  
Mediating Role
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