Coping after cancer: Risk perceptions, worry, and health behaviors among colorectal cancer survivors

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 367-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy B. Mullens ◽  
Kevin D. McCaul ◽  
Shannon C. Erickson ◽  
Ann K. Sandgren
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk Perceptions

scholarly journals Screening adherence and cancer risk perceptions in colorectal cancer survivors with Lynch-like syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 392-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.H. Katz ◽  
A.M. Burton-Chase ◽  
S. Advani ◽  
B. Fellman ◽  
K.M. Polivka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Screening Adherence ◽  
Cancer Risk Perceptions

Su1951 Screening Adherence and Cancer Risk Perceptions in Colorectal Cancer Survivors With Lynch-Like Syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 148 (4) ◽  
pp. S-559
Author(s):  
Lior H. Katz ◽  
Allison M. Burton-Chase ◽  
Shailesh Advani ◽  
Bryan Fellman ◽  
Katrina Polivka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Screening Adherence ◽  
Cancer Risk Perceptions

Provider Counseling About Health Behaviors Among Cancer Survivors in the United States

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (15) ◽  
pp. 2100-2106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan A. Sabatino ◽  
Ralph J. Coates ◽  
Robert J. Uhler ◽  
Lori A. Pollack ◽  
Linda G. Alley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
The United States ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Source Of Care ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Linear Contrasts

Purpose To examine provider discussion or counseling of US cancer survivors about diet, exercise, and tobacco use. Methods We used 2000 National Health Interview Survey data to examine whether US cancer survivors reported that, within 1 year, a provider (1) discussed diet, (2) recommended they begin or continue exercise, or (3) asked about smoking. We included survivors more than 1 year beyond diagnosis (n = 1,600) and adults without cancer (AWCs; n = 24,636) who saw/talked to a provider within 1 year. We used generalized linear contrasts in bivariable analyses and logistic regression to calculate predicted marginals adjusted for age, sex, comorbidity, usual source of care, and number of provider visits in the prior year. Results Few survivors reported discussions or recommendations for all three health behaviors (10% of survivors v 9% of AWCs; P = .57). Although report was more likely than among AWCs, few survivors reported diet discussions (30% of survivors v 23% of AWCs; P < .0001) or exercise recommendations (26% of survivors v 23% of AWCs; P < .005), and a minority were asked about smoking (42% of survivors v 41% of AWCs; P = .41). After adjustment, survivors were less likely to report exercise recommendations than were AWCs (22% v 24%, respectively; P = .02). Colorectal cancer survivors were less likely than were AWCs of similar age range to report exercise recommendations (16% v 27%, respectively; P < .003) or smoking discussions (31% v 41%, respectively; P < .05). Cervical cancer survivors were more likely than AWCs of similar age range to discuss smoking (58% v 43%, respectively; P < .001). Conclusion Findings from this nationally representative sample suggest that many providers may miss opportunities to counsel survivors about healthy behaviors, perhaps particularly colorectal cancer survivors.

Health behaviors of Australian colorectal cancer survivors, compared with noncancer population controls

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1097-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna L. Hawkes ◽  
Brigid M. Lynch ◽  
Danny R. Youlden ◽  
Neville Owen ◽  
Joanne F. Aitken
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Population Controls

scholarly journals Relationship Over Time Between Psychological Distress and Physical Activity in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1600-1606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne K. Chambers ◽  
Brigid M. Lynch ◽  
Joanne Aitken ◽  
Peter Baade
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Relative Risk Ratio ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Over Time

Purpose Increased physical activity in patients with colorectal cancer is related to improved recurrence-free and overall survival. Psychological distress after cancer may place patients at risk of reduced physical activity, but paradoxically may also act as a motivator for lifestyle change. The relationship between psychological distress and physical activity after cancer over time has not been described. Methods A prospective survey of 1,966 (57% response) colorectal cancer survivors assessed the psychological distress variables of anxiety, depression, somatization, and cancer threat appraisal as predictors of physical activity at 5, 12, 24, and 36 months postdiagnosis; 978 respondents had valid data for all time points. Results Higher somatization was associated with greater physical inactivity (relative risk ratio [RRR] = 1.12; 95% CI, 1.1 to 1.2) and insufficient physical activity (RRR = 1.05; 95% CI, 0.90 to 1.0). Respondents with a more positive appraisal of their cancer were significantly (P = .031) less likely to be inactive (RRR = 0.95; 95% CI, 0.90 to 1.0) or insufficiently active (RRR = 0.96). Fatigued and obese respondents and current smokers were more inactive. Respondents whose somatization increased between two time periods were less likely to increase their physical activity over the same period (P < .001). Respondents with higher anxiety at one time period were less likely to have increased their activity at the next assessment (P = .004). There was no association between depression and physical activity. Conclusion Cancer survivors who experience somatization and anxiety are at greater risk of physical inactivity. The lack of a clear relationship between higher psychological distress and increasing physical activity argues against distress as a motivator to exercise in these patients.

scholarly journals Health Behaviors and Quality of Life Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Rohan ◽  
Julie S. Townsend ◽  
Temeika L. Fairley ◽  
Sherri L. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Long-term risk of cardiovascular disease among colorectal cancer survivors in a population-based cohort study.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 113-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Baraghoshi ◽  
Makenzie L. Hawkins ◽  
Sarah Abdelaziz ◽  
Jihye Park ◽  
Yuan Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
After Cancer

113 Background: In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer death. Few studies have examined the relationship between colorectal cancer survivorship and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Methods: Individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer were identified using the Utah Population Database. For a comparison group, up to 5 cancer-free individuals were matched by birth year, birth state, follow-up time and sex to each cancer case. For individuals with > 10 years of follow-up, we estimated CVD risk > 10 years after cancer diagnosis. Cox regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HR) and 95% Confidence Intervals. Results: Among 1,749 colorectal cancer survivors who had survived for at least 10 years, 1,001 (57.2%) were diagnosed with CVD > 10 years after cancer diagnosis. Compared to the general population, colorectal cancer survivors had an increased risk of CVD > 10 years after cancer diagnosis: HR = 2.84 (95% CI = 2.59, 3.11) for hypertension; HR = 2.66 (95% CI 2.37, 2.98) for diseases of the heart; HR = 3.91 (95% CI = 3.33, 4.58) for diseases of the arteries, arterioles and capillaries; HR = 2.58 (95% CI = 2.46, 2.99) for diseases of the veins and lymphatics; HR = 2.98 (95% CI = 2.36, 3.76) for cerebrovascular disease. Colorectal cancer survivors with ≥1 comorbidity had an increased risk of CVD > 10 years after cancer diagnosis compared to survivors with no comorbidities (HR = 1.7, 95% CI = 1.49, 1.95). Colorectal cancer survivors who were ≥65 years had an increased risk of CVD > 10 years after cancer diagnosis. Colorectal cancer survivors who were obese at the time of diagnosis had an increased risk of CVD > 10 years after cancer diagnosis when compared to survivors with normal BMIs (HR = 1.25; 95% CI = 1.06, 1.49). Conclusions: Compared to the general population, colorectal cancer survivors had an increased risk of CVD during the > 10 year follow-up period. Within colorectal cancer survivors, there was an increased risk of CVD for those that were older, had ≥1 comorbidity and were obese. The increased risk of CVD among survivors may be attributable to the lifestyle risk factors shared by colorectal cancer and CVD.

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