Employment patterns of long-term cancer survivors

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy J. Bradley ◽  
Heather L. Bednarek
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Employment Patterns

scholarly journals Employment changes among Chinese family caregivers of long-term cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqi Liu ◽  
Mingzhu Su ◽  
Nengliang Yao ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Jialin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Limited Ability ◽  
Employment Patterns ◽  
Employment Hours ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Family caregivers (FCGs) play a key role in the plan of care provision for long-term cancer survivors, yet few studies have been conducted on the impact of long-term caregiving on FCGs and their employment patterns. This study aims to further our understanding of the effect that caregiving role has on FCGs by identifying what cancer-related characteristics influence reduction of employment hours among FCGs in the post-treatment phase in China. Methods A total of 1155 cancer survivors participated in this study. Patients reported changes in the employment patterns of their FCGs. Descriptive analysis looked at demographic and cancer-related characteristics of cancer survivors and types of FCGs’ employment changes in both primary- and post-treatment phases. Chi-square test was used to statistically test the association between survivors’ characteristics and changes in FCGs’ hours of labor force work in post-treatment phase. Separate multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between cancer-related characteristics of participants and employment reduction patterns among FCGs in post-treatment phase while controlling for demographic factors. Results In the primary-treatment phase, 45.6% of all FCGs reduced their working hours and 17.4% stopped working altogether. In the post-treatment phase, 25.2% of FCGs worked fewer hours and 6.6% left the workforce completely. The results show that a higher probability of change in employment hours among FCGs is associated with the following patient characteristics: having comorbidities, receiving chemotherapy treatment, limited ability to perform physical tasks, limited ability to perform mental tasks, and diagnosis of stage II of cancer. Conclusions Care for cancer patients in both primary- and post- treatment phases may have substantial impacts on hours of formal employment of Chinese FCGs. Interventions helping FCGs balance caregiving duties with labor force work are warranted.

scholarly journals Employment Changes among Chinese Family Caregivers of Long-Term Cancer Survivors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqi Liu ◽  
Mingzhu Su ◽  
Nengliang Yao ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Jialin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Limited Ability ◽  
Employment Patterns ◽  
Employment Hours ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Family caregivers (FCGs) play a key role in the plan of care provision for long-term cancer survivors, yet few studies have been conducted on the impact of long-term caregiving on FCGs and their employment patterns. This study aims to further our understanding of the effect that caregiving role has on FCGs by identifying what cancer-related characteristics influence reduction of employment hours among FCGs in the post-treatment phase in China. Methods: A total of 1155 cancer survivors participated in this study. Patients reported changes in the employment patterns of their FCGs. Descriptive analysis looked at demographic and cancer-related characteristics of cancer survivors and types of FCGs’ employment changes in both primary- and post-treatment phases. Chi-square test was used to statistically test the association between survivors’ characteristics and changes in FCGs’ hours of labor force work in post-treatment phase. Separate multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between cancer-related characteristics of participants and employment reduction patterns among FCGs in post-treatment phase while controlling for demographic factors. Results: In the primary-treatment phase, 45.6% of all FCGs reduced their working hours and 17.4% stopped working altogether. In the post-treatment phase, 25.2% of FCGs worked fewer hours and 6.6% left the workforce completely. The results show that a higher probability of change in employment hours among FCGs is associated with the following patient characteristics: having comorbidities, receiving chemotherapy treatment, limited ability to perform physical tasks, limited ability to perform mental tasks, and diagnosis of stage II of cancer. Conclusions: Care for cancer patients in both primary- and post- treatment phases may have substantial impacts on hours of formal employment of Chinese FCGs. Interventions helping FCGs balance caregiving duties with labor force work are warranted.

scholarly journals Employment Changes among Chinese Family Caregivers of Long-Term Cancer Survivors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqi Liu ◽  
Mingzhu Su ◽  
Nengliang Yao ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Jialin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Limited Ability ◽  
Employment Patterns ◽  
Employment Hours ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Family caregivers (FCGs) play a key role in the plan of care provision for long-term cancer survivors, yet few studies have been conducted on the impact of long-term caregiving on FCGs and their employment patterns. This study aims to further our understanding of the effect that caregiving role has on FCGs by identifying what cancer-related characteristics influence reduction of employment hours among FCGs in the post-treatment phase in China. Methods: A total of 1155 cancer survivors participated in this study. Patients reported changes in the employment patterns of their FCGs. Descriptive analysis looked at demographic and cancer-related characteristics of cancer survivors and types of FCGs’ employment changes in both primary- and post-treatment phases. Chi-square test was used to statistically test the association between survivors’ characteristics and changes in FCGs’ hours of labor force work in post-treatment phase. Separate multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between cancer-related characteristics of participants and employment reduction patterns among FCGs in post-treatment phase while controlling for demographic factors.Results: In the primary-treatment phase, 45.6% of all FCGs reduced their working hours and 17.4% stopped working altogether. In the post-treatment phase, 25.2% of FCGs worked fewer hours and 6.6% left the workforce completely. The results show that a higher probability of change in employment hours among FCGs is associated with the following patient characteristics: having comorbidities, receiving chemotherapy treatment, limited ability to perform physical tasks, limited ability to perform mental tasks, and diagnosis of stage II of cancer.Conclusions: Care for cancer patients in both primary- and post- treatment phases may have substantial impacts on hours of formal employment of Chinese FCGs. Interventions helping FCGs balance caregiving duties with labor force work are warranted.

Predictors of SF-6D scores among long-term colorectal cancer survivors

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark C. Hornbrook ◽  
Christopher S. Wendel ◽  
Stephen Joel Coons ◽  
Marcia Grant ◽  
Lisa J. Herrinton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Depression als Begleiterkrankung – auch noch Jahre nach der Therapie

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (01) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Population Controls

Doege D, Thong MS, Koch-Gallenkamp L et al.Age-specific prevalence and determinants of depression in long-term breast cancer survivors compared to female population controls. Cancer Med 2020; 9: 8713–8721. doi:10.1002/cam4.3476

scholarly journals Adherence to follow-up recommendation guidelines in long term breast cancer survivors, a SURBCAN cohort analysis using administrative databases

The Breast ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. S80-S81
Author(s):  
P. Santiá ◽  
A. Jansana ◽  
T. Sanz ◽  
I. de la Cura ◽  
M. Padilla-Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cohort Analysis ◽  
Administrative Databases

scholarly journals Fatigue among Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1301
Author(s):  
Saskia W. M. C. Maass ◽  
Daan Brandenbarg ◽  
Liselotte M. Boerman ◽  
Peter F. M. Verhaak ◽  
Geertruida H. de Bock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Reference Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

Background: Fatigue is the most common and persistent symptom among women in the first five years after a breast cancer diagnosis. However, long-term prevalence of fatigue, among breast cancer survivors, needs further investigation. Aim: To compare fatigue experienced by long-term breast cancer survivors with that in a reference population and to evaluate the determinants of that fatigue. Design and Setting: A cross-sectional cohort study of 350 breast cancer survivors ≥5 years after diagnosis and a reference population of 350 women matched by age and general practitioner. Method: Fatigue was measured using the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and a sum score of >60 (multidimensional fatigue) was the primary outcome. Logistic regression was applied to compare the prevalence of multidimensional fatigue between the survivor and reference populations, adjusted for body mass index (BMI) and for cardiovascular and psychological variables. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) were estimated. Logistic regression was applied to evaluate the determinants of multidimensional fatigue among the survivors. Results: Breast cancer survivors (median 10 years after diagnosis), more often experienced multidimensional fatigue than the reference population (26.6% versus 15.4%; OR, 2.0 [95%CI, 1.4–2.9]), even after adjusting for confounders. The odds of multidimensional fatigue were also higher among survivors with symptoms of depression (32.2% versus 2.7%; OR, 17.0 [95%CI, 7.1–40.5]) or anxiety (41.9% versus 10.1%; OR, 6.4 [95%CI, 3.6–11.4]). Conclusion: One in four breast cancer survivors experience multidimensional fatigue and fatigue occurs more frequently than in women of the same age and general practitioner. This fatigue appears to be associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Exercise cardiac MRI unmasks cardiac dysfunction in childhood and adolescent cancer survivors with reduced cardiopulmonary fitness

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Foulkes ◽  
B Costello ◽  
E.J Howden ◽  
K Janssens ◽  
H Dillon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Cardiac Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Cardiac Dysfunction ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Fitness ◽  
Cardiac Reserve ◽  
Pediatric Cancer Survivors ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Young cancer survivors are at increased risk of impaired cardiopulmonary fitness (VO2peak) and heart failure. Assessment of exercise cardiac reserve may reveal sub-clinical abnormalities that better explain impairments in fitness and long term heart failure risk. Purpose To investigate the presence of impaired VO2peak in pediatric cancer survivors with increased risk of heart failure, and to assess its relationship with resting cardiac function and cardiac reserve Methods Twenty pediatric cancer survivors (aged 8–24 years) treated with anthracycline chemotherapy underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing to quantify VO2peak, with a value <85% of predicted defined as impaired VO2peak. Resting cardiac function was assessed using 3-dimensional echocardiography, with cardiac reserve quantified from resting and peak exercise heart rate (HR), stroke volume index (SVi) and cardiac index (CI) using exercise cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Results 12 of 20 survivors (60%) had impaired VO2peak (97±14% vs. 70±16% of age and gender predicted). There were no differences in echocardiographic or CMR measurements of resting cardiac function between survivors with normal or impaired VO2peak. However, those with reduced VO2peak had diminished cardiac reserve, with a lesser increase in CI (Fig. 1A) and SVi (Fig. 1B) during exercise (Interaction P=0.001 for both), whilst the HR response was similar (Fig. 1C; P=0.71). Conclusions Resting measures of cardiac function are insensitive to significant cardiac dysfunction amongst pediatric cancer survivors with reduced VO2peak. Measures of cardiopulmonary fitness and cardiac reserve may aid in early identification of survivors with heightened risk of long-term heart failure. Figure 1 Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Foundation. Main funding source(s): National Heart Foundation

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