By: Kyle Doherty From: onclive.com Key Takeaways Financial needs and stress significantly correlate with increased psychoneurological symptoms in breast cancer survivors. Symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, and sleep disturbances are notably associated with stress and financial needs. Social determinants of health, assessed through questionnaires and the Area Deprivation Index, impact symptom burden. Targeted interventions addressing financial and stress management could …
Study Reveals Worse Clinical Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients Who Reported Higher Pain and Stress
By: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center From: newswise.com More studies needed to determine if reducing pain & stress could improve survival Investigators looked for links between inflammation-related factors & outcomes Phase 3 clinical trial enrolled more than 3,000 patients Secondary analyses of a phase 3 clinical trial have revealed that breast cancer patients who reported high levels of pain and stress …
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Source: Duke University Medical Center From: sciencedaily.com Chronically high cholesterol levels are known to be associated with increased risks of breast cancer and worse outcomes in most cancers, but the link has not been fully understood. In a study appearing online Aug. 24 in the journal Nature Communications, a research team led by the Duke Cancer Institute has identified the …
Virtual intervention reduces fear of breast cancer recurrence
By: Will Doss, Northwestern University From: medicalxpress.com A targeted virtual health intervention was effective for reducing fear of recurrence among breast cancer survivors, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Fear of recurrence can cause anxiety and related symptoms, so implementing effective and convenient strategies can improve quality of life for survivors of …
New Clues to Sleep Problems, Solutions in Cancer Patients
By: Mike Bassett From: medpagetoday.com Two late-breaking studies presented at the Oncology Nursing Society virtual annual meeting tackled an issue common to many cancer survivors — poor sleep. In the first, researchers found that almost two-thirds of patients with gastrointestinal cancers who received chemotherapy had high levels of sleep disturbance, and that these patients were more likely to be younger, …
Breast Cancer: Get the Support You Need
Medically Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD From: webmd.com You owe it yourself to get help dealing with the many questions, problems, and emotions you’re facing because of this illness.If you’re having a hard time managing your cancer and treatment, take action as soon as you can. Even a first step can bring you some relief and peace of mind. …