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Symptom Experiences in Colorectal Cancer Survivors After Cancer Treatments: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Han, Claire J., Yang, Gee S., Syrjala, Karen

“…BACKGROUNDWith improved survivorship rates for colorectal cancer (CRC), more CRC survivors are living with long-term disease and treatment side effects. Little…”
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Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review by Paterson, Carly L, Lengacher, Cecile A, Donovan, Kristine A, Kip, Kevin E, Tofthagen, Cindy S

“…BACKGROUND:Body image is a complex issue with the potential to impact many aspects of cancer survivorship, particularly for the younger breast cancer survivor…”
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The Effect of Cancer Patients’ and Their Family Caregivers’ Physical and Emotional Symptoms on Caregiver Burden by Johansen, Safora, Cvancarova, Milada, Ruland, Cornelia

“…BACKGROUND:Although there is significant evidence that the family caregivers (FCs) of cancer patients can experience significant caregiver burden and symptoms,…”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of Muscle Strengthening and Balancing Exercises on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain and Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients by Dhawan, Shelly, Andrews, Rachel, Kumar, Lalit, Wadhwa, Sanjay, Shukla, Garima

“…BACKGROUNDChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is the presence of tingling, burning, itching, and unpleasant sensations in hands and feet due to…”
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Symptom Burden and Quality of Life in Survivorship: A Review of the Literature by Wu, Horng-Shiuann, Harden, Janet K

“…BACKGROUND:Cancer has a great impact on the well-being of affected persons and their caregivers long into survivorship. OBJECTIVE:This article reviews the…”
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Factors Correlated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Cancer Survivors: A Meta-analysis by Zhang, Xu, Sun, Di, Qin, Nan, Liu, Meishuo, Jiang, Nan, Li, Xiaohan

“…Background Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is one of the most common and aversive psychological phenomena among cancer survivors. Understanding the independent…”
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Complications and Costs of Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters Compared With Implantable Port Catheters for Cancer Patients: A Meta-analysis by Pu, Ya-Lou, Li, Zhuang-Shuang, Zhi, Xiao-Xu, Shi, Yi-An, Meng, Ai-Feng, Cheng, Fang, Ali, Ali, Li, Cheng, Fang, Hong, Wang, Cheng

“…BACKGROUNDPeripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and implantable port catheters (IPCs) are 2 most common central venous access for cancer patients…”
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Exercise Effects on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Comprehensive Integrative Review by Kanzawa-Lee, Grace A., Larson, Janet L., Resnicow, Kenneth, Smith, Ellen Marie Lavoie

“…BACKGROUNDNo effective cures for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) are known; however, exercise may be beneficial. OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this…”
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Factors Associated With Higher Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Elderly Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review by Ge, Lixia, Mordiffi, Siti Zubaidah

“…Caring for elderly cancer patients may cause multidimensional burden on family caregivers. Recognition of factors associated with caregiver burden is important…”
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Virtual Reality Intervention Targeting Pain and Anxiety Among Pediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Wong, Cho Lee, Li, Chi Kong, Chan, Carmen W. H., Choi, Kai Chow, Chen, Jieling, Yeung, Man Ting, Chan, On Na

“…BACKGROUNDPeripheral intravenous cannulation (PIC) is commonly performed in cancer treatment and causes pain and anxiety to children with cancer. OBJECTIVEThe…”
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Changes in Fatigue, Psychological Distress, and Quality of Life After Chemotherapy in Women with Breast Cancer: A Prospective Study by Oh, Pok-Ja, Cho, Jung-Ran

“…BACKGROUNDChemotherapy leads to various symptoms and psychological distress, which contribute to a significant decrease in the quality of life of the patients…”
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The Cancer Worry Scale: Detecting Fear of Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors by Custers, José A E, van den Berg, Sanne W, van Laarhoven, Hanneke W M, Bleiker, Eveline M A, Gielissen, Marieke F M, Prins, Judith B

“…BACKGROUND:In 9% to 34% of cancer patients, the fear of cancer recurrence becomes so overwhelming that it affects quality of life. Clinicians need a brief…”
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Social Support Is a Predictor of Lower Stress and Higher Quality of Life and Resilience in Brazilian Patients With Colorectal Cancer by Costa, Ana Lucia Siqueira, Heitkemper, Margaret M, Alencar, Gizelton Pereira, Damiani, Lucas Petri, Silva, Rodrigo Marques da, Jarrett, Monica E

“…BACKGROUND:The well-being of patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC) is affected by psychological effects associated with cancer…”
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Self-efficacy, Hope as Mediators Between Positive Coping and Resilience Among Patients With Gastric Cancer Before the First Chemotherapy by Wu, Xiaoting, Xu, Haibo, Zhang, Xiaomin, Han, Shiyu, Ge, Liuna, Li, Xiaohui, Zhang, Xinqiong

“…BACKGROUNDPatients with gastric cancer experience severe psychological distress as a result of their cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy. Resilience is a defense…”
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A Systematic Review of Emergency Department Use Among Cancer Patients by Lash, Rebecca S, Bell, Janice F, Reed, Sarah C, Poghosyan, Hermine, Rodgers, James, Kim, Katherine K, Bold, Richard J, Joseph, Jill G

“…BACKGROUND:Recent reports call for reductions in costly and potentially avoidable services such as emergency department (ED) visits. Providing high-quality and…”
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The Patient–Healthcare Professional Relationship and Communication in the Oncology Outpatient Setting: A Systematic Review by Prip, Anne, Møller, Kirsten Alling, Nielsen, Dorte Lisbet, Jarden, Mary, Olsen, Marie-Helene, Danielsen, Anne Kjaergaard

“…BACKGROUND:Today, cancer care and treatment primarily take place in an outpatient setting where encounters between patients and healthcare professionals are…”
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Effects of Exercise Interventions on Breast Cancer Patients During Adjuvant Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Lee, Junga, Lee, Man-Gyoon

“…BACKGROUNDEffects of exercise interventions on patients with breast cancer (BC) have shown benefits regardless of the measured variables, although the type of…”
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Do COVID-19–Related Treatment Changes Influence Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Anxiety, and Depression in Breast Cancer Patients? by Kim, Soo Yeon, Kim, Sue

“…The worldwide spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted the treatment of cancer patients. Treatment changes can negatively affect…”
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Effect of a Smart Pill Bottle Reminder Intervention on Medication Adherence, Self-efficacy, and Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors by Park, Hyang Rang, Kang, Hee Sun, Kim, Soo Hyun, Singh-Carlson, Savitri

“…Globally, breast cancer has been identified as the most common cancer among women. The clinical efficacy of adjuvant oral antiestrogen therapy-including…”
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Short-term Effects of Randomized Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Chang, Yun-Chen, Yeh, Tzu-Lin, Chang, Yuh-Ming, Hu, Wen-Yu

“…Background Patients with breast cancer usually experience depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, pain, poor sleep quality, and low quality of life after their…”
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