scholarly journals Disclosure of diagnosis and treatment among early stage prostate cancer survivors

2010 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trent Jackson ◽  
Kimberly Davis ◽  
Lisa Haisfield ◽  
David Dawson ◽  
John Lynch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Disclosure Of Diagnosis

scholarly journals Patterns and predictors of self‐reported clinical diagnosis and treatment for depression in prostate cancer survivors

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel O. Erim ◽  
Jeannette T. Bensen ◽  
James L. Mohler ◽  
Elizabeth T. H. Fontham ◽  
Lixin Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Pattern and Biomarkers of Physical Functioning of Prostate Cancer Survivors in Rehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 117957272110641
Author(s):  
Alexander Stäuber ◽  
Marc Heydenreich ◽  
Peter R Wright ◽  
Steffen Großmann ◽  
Niklas Grusdat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Critical Threshold ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
T1 And T2

Background: Knowledge of clinically established factors of physical function such as body composition, bioelectrical phase angle (PhA) and handgrip strength (HGS) with mortality predictive and health-related relevance is limited in prostate cancer survivors (PCS). Therefore, the aim of this study was to characterise and compare body composition data of PCS with extensive reference data as well as to analyse PhA and HGS and the prevalence of critical prognostic values at an early stage of cancer survivorship. Methods: One hundred and forty-eight PCS were examined at the start (T1) and end (T2) of a 3-week hospitalised urooncological rehabilitation, which began median 28 days after acute cancer therapy. Examinations included a bioimpedance analysis and HGS test. Comparison of body composition between PCS and reference data was performed using bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA). Results: BIVA of the whole PCS group showed abnormal physiology with a cachectic state and a state of overhydration/oedema, without significant changes between T1 and T2. The age- and BMI-stratified subgroup analysis showed that PCS aged 60 years and older had this abnormal pattern compared to the reference population. HGS (T1: 38.7 ± 8.9 vs T2: 40.8 ± 9.4, kg), but not PhA (T1/T2: 5.2 ± 0.7, °), changed significantly between T1 and T2. Values below a critical threshold reflecting a potentially higher risk of mortality and impaired function were found for PhA in 20% (T1) and 22% (T2) of PCS and in 41% (T1) and 29% (T2) for HGS. Conclusions: BIVA pattern and the prevalence of critically low HGS and PhA values illustrate the necessity for intensive continuation of rehabilitation and survivorship care especially in these ‘at risk’ cases. The routine assessment of body composition, PhA and HGS offer the opportunity to conduct a risk stratification for PCS and could help personalising and optimising treatment in rehabilitation and ongoing survivorship care.

Longitudinal assessment of BMI in relation to ADT use among early stage prostate cancer survivors

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory P. Beehler ◽  
Michael Wade ◽  
Borah Kim ◽  
Lynn Steinbrenner ◽  
Laura O. Wray
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Self-reported causes of cancer among 6881 survivors with 6 tumour types: results from the PROFILES registry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Vlooswijk ◽  
Olga Husson ◽  
Simone Oerlemans ◽  
Nicole Ezendam ◽  
Dounya Schoormans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Causal Attributions ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Types ◽  
External Causes ◽  
Single Question

Abstract Objective Our aim was to describe and compare self-reported causal attributions (interpretations of what caused an illness) among cancer survivors and to assess which sociodemographic and clinical characteristics are associated with them. Methods Data from five population-based PROFILES registry samples (i.e. lymphoma (n = 993), multiple myeloma (n = 156), colorectal (n = 3989), thyroid (n = 306), endometrial (n = 741), prostate cancer (n = 696)) were used. Causal attributions were assessed with a single question. Results The five most often reported causal attributions combined were unknown (21%), lifestyle (19%), biological (16%), other (14%), and stress (12%). Lymphoma (49%), multiple myeloma (64%), thyroid (55%), and prostate (64%) cancer patients mentioned fixed causes far more often than modifiable or modifiable/fixed. Colorectal (33%, 34%, and 33%) and endometrial (38%, 32%, and 30%) cancer survivors mentioned causes that were fixed, modifiable, or both almost equally often. Colorectal, endometrial, and prostate cancer survivors reported internal causes most often, whereas multiple myeloma survivors more often reported external causes, while lymphoma and thyroid cancer survivors had almost similar rates of internal and external causes. Females, those older, those treated with hormonal therapy, and those diagnosed with prostate cancer were less likely to identify modifiable causes while those diagnosed with stage 2, singles, with ≥2 comorbid conditions, and those with endometrial cancer were more likely to identify modifiable causes. Conclusion In conclusion, this study showed that patients report both internal and external causes of their illness and both fixed and modifiable causes. This differsbetween the various cancer types. Implications for Cancer Survivors Although the exact cause of cancer in individual patients is often unknown, having a well-informed perception of the modifiable causes of one’s cancer is valuable since it can possibly help survivors with making behavioural adjustments in cases where this is necessary or possible.

Improved Cancer Coping from a Web‐based Intervention for Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin K. Tagai ◽  
Suzanne M. Miller ◽  
Shawna V. Hudson ◽  
Michael A. Diefenbach ◽  
Elizabeth Handorf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cancer Coping

scholarly journals Body image, self-esteem, and sense of masculinity in patients with prostate cancer: a qualitative meta-synthesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bowie ◽  
Oliver Brunckhorst ◽  
Robert Stewart ◽  
Prokar Dasgupta ◽  
Kamran Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Key Topics

Abstract Purpose Body image, self-esteem, and masculinity are three interconnected constructs in men with prostate cancer, with profound effects on quality of life. This meta-synthesis aimed to evaluate all known qualitative studies published studying the effect of prostate cancer on these constructs. Methods A systematic review utilising PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases up to May 2020 was conducted in line with PRISMA and ENTREQ guidelines. All qualitative studies of men’s experiences with body image, self-esteem, and masculinity whilst living with prostate cancer were included. A thematic meta-synthesis was conducted to identify emergent descriptive and analytical themes under the main study constructs. Results Of 2188 articles identified, 68 were included. Eight descriptive themes were identified under two analytical themes: ‘Becoming a Prostate Cancer Patient’ and ‘Becoming a Prostate Cancer Survivor’. These described the distress caused by changes to body image, sexual functioning, sense of masculinity, and self-esteem, and the subsequent discourses men engaged with to cope with and manage their disease. A key element was increased flexibility in masculinity definitions, and finding other ways to re-affirm masculinity. Conclusions Prostate cancer has an important effect on men’s health post-diagnosis, and we identified strong relationships between each construct evaluated. The role of hegemonic masculinity is important when considering men’s coping mechanisms and is also a key factor when addressing these constructs in counselling post-treatment. Implications for Cancer Survivors This meta-synthesis provides key topics that uniquely affect prostate cancer survivors, enabling these patients to be effectively counselled, and have their concerns recognised by clinicians.

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