“The only way I know how to live is to work”: A qualitative study of work following treatment for prostate cancer.

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Grunfeld ◽  
Lawrence Drudge-Coates ◽  
Lorna Rixon ◽  
Emma Eaton ◽  
Alethea F. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Know How

scholarly journals Perceptions of partial gland ablation for prostate cancer among men on active surveillance: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e000068
Author(s):  
Sonia Hur ◽  
Michael Tzeng ◽  
Eliza Cricco-Lizza ◽  
Spyridon Basourakos ◽  
Miko Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Active Surveillance ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Intermediate Risk ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Partial Gland Ablation

ObjectivesPartial gland ablation (PGA) therapy is an emerging treatment modality that targets specific areas of biopsy-proven prostate cancer (PCa) to minimize treatment-related morbidity by sparing benign prostate. This qualitative study aims to explore and characterize perceptions and attitudes toward PGA in men with very-low-risk, low-risk, and favorable intermediate-risk PCa on active surveillance (AS).Design92 men diagnosed with very-low-risk, low-risk, and favorable intermediate-risk PCa on AS were invited to participate in semistructured telephone interviews on PGA.SettingSingle tertiary care center located in New York City.Participants20 men with very-low-risk, low-risk, and favorable intermediate-risk PCa on AS participated in the interviews.Main outcome measuresEmerging themes on perceptions and attitudes toward PGA were developed from transcripts inductively coded and analyzed under standardized methodology.ResultsFour themes were derived from 20 interviews that represent the primary considerations in treatment decision-making: (1) the feeling of psychological safety associated with low-risk disease; (2) preference for minimally invasive treatments; (3) the central role of the physician; (4) and the pursuit of treatment options that align with disease severity. Eleven men (55%) expressed interest in pursuing PGA only if their cancer were to progress, while nine men (45%) expressed interest at the current moment.ConclusionsAlthough an emerging treatment modality, patients were broadly accepting of PGA for PCa, with men primarily debating the risks versus benefits of proactively treating low-risk disease. Additional research on men’s preferences and attitudes toward PGA will further guide counseling and shared decision-making for PGA.

Qualitative study of patients with metastatic prostate cancer to adherence of hormone therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Iacorossi ◽  
Francesca Gambalunga ◽  
Rosaria De Domenico ◽  
Valeria Serra ◽  
Cristina Marzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hormone Therapy ◽  
Metastatic Prostate Cancer

scholarly journals A qualitative study exploring men’s experience of sexual dysfunction as a result of radiotherapy and androgen deprivation therapy to treat prostate cancer

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
W. Kinnaird ◽  
A. Stewart-Lord
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Androgen Deprivation Therapy ◽  
Androgen Deprivation ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Treat Prostate Cancer ◽  
Treatment Changes ◽  
A Priority

Abstract Aim: Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat prostate cancer. Men are likely to experience erectile dysfunction, low libido, ejaculatory problems and penile shortening. This qualitative study explored men’s perceptions of sexual dysfunction, including factors such as self-perception, relationships and information and support needs. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with n = 8 men living 18–30 months after EBRT ± ADT. The interviews were transcribed and thematic analysis was carried out. Results: All men experienced sexual dysfunction following treatment. The main themes arising were: (i) priorities—sexual issues were not a priority when making treatment decisions, (ii) information and support—men described a lack of information and support about sexual dysfunction and (iii) impact—sexual dysfunction impacted on their self-perception and relationships. Findings: Men undergoing EBRT/ADT for prostate cancer may be affected by post-treatment changes in sexual function in a range of ways. This study suggests that they would benefit from early and wide-ranging information and support on sexual dysfunction, even if they do not consider it as a priority. Candid discussions about self-perception and relationships, as well as physical changes, may equip them to cope with post-treatment changes.

scholarly journals Pain in castration-resistant prostate cancer with bone metastases: a qualitative study

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Gater ◽  
Linda Abetz-Webb ◽  
Clare Battersby ◽  
Bhash Parasuraman ◽  
Stuart McIntosh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Bone Metastases ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Castration Resistant

scholarly journals Symptoms and Impacts in Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: Qualitative Study Findings

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 567-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin L. Tomaszewski ◽  
Pierre Moise ◽  
Robert N. Krupnick ◽  
Jared Downing ◽  
Margaret Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Castration Resistant

scholarly journals Prostate Cancer Survivors’ and Caregivers’ Experiences Using Behavior Change Techniques during a Web-Based Self-Management and Physical Activity Program: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 3244
Author(s):  
Laura Hallward ◽  
Keryn Chemtob ◽  
Sylvie D. Lambert ◽  
Lindsay R. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavior Change Techniques ◽  
Web Based

Both men with prostate cancer and their caregivers report experiencing a number of challenges and health consequences, and require programs to help support the cancer patient–caregiver dyad. A tailored, web-based, psychosocial and physical activity self-management program (TEMPO), which implements behavior change techniques to help facilitate behavior change for the dyads was created and its acceptability was tested in a qualitative study. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore the dyads’ experiences using behavior change techniques to change behavior and address current needs and challenges while enrolled in TEMPO. Multiple semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 prostate cancer-caregiver dyads over the course of the program, resulting in 46 transcripts that were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis. Results revealed four main themes: (1) learning new behavior change techniques, (2) engaging with behavior change techniques learned in the past, (3) resisting full engagement with behavior change techniques, and (4) experiencing positive outcomes from using behavior change techniques. The dyads’ discussions of encountering behavior change techniques provided unique insight into the process of learning and implementing behavior change techniques through a web-based self-management program, and the positive outcomes that resulted from behavior changes.

scholarly journals PCN476 THE PATIENT JOURNEY WITH METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER: A PILOT QUALITATIVE STUDY FROM GREECE

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. S529
Author(s):  
E. Karampli ◽  
V. Tsiantou ◽  
A. Maina ◽  
C. Magoulas ◽  
V. Naoum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Metastatic Prostate Cancer ◽  
Patient Journey
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