2024
Barriers to and facilitators of improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a sequential mixed methods study
Puklin L, Irwin M, Sanft T, Ferrucci L, Harrigan M, McGowan C, Cartmel B, Zupa M, Winer E, Deyling M, Ligibel J, Basen-Engquist K, Spiegelman D, Sharifi M. Barriers to and facilitators of improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a sequential mixed methods study. Supportive Care In Cancer 2024, 32: 590. PMID: 39141176, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08789-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activityLifestyle interventionSelf-reported PA questionnaireSelf-reported diet qualityBreast cancerHealthy Eating Index-2015Stage I-III breast cancerBenefits of PASequential mixed methods studyI-III breast cancerChemotherapy-related symptomsMixed methods studyThematic content analysisBehavioral goalsSense of controlBody mass indexPA questionnaireSemi-structured interviewsMean body mass indexTranscribed verbatimIntervention armTailored educationDiet qualityNutritional behaviorMental benefits
2008
Applying a conceptual model for examining health‐related quality of life in long‐term breast cancer survivors: CALGB study 79804
Paskett ED, Herndon JE, Day JM, Stark NN, Winer EP, Grubbs SS, Pavy MD, Shapiro CL, List MA, Hensley ML, Naughton MA, Kornblith AB, Habin KR, Fleming GF, Bittoni MA. Applying a conceptual model for examining health‐related quality of life in long‐term breast cancer survivors: CALGB study 79804. Psycho-Oncology 2008, 17: 1108-1120. PMID: 18314912, PMCID: PMC3930158, DOI: 10.1002/pon.1329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsChemotherapy, AdjuvantClimactericCombined Modality TherapyComorbidityDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth BehaviorHumansLife StyleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSick RoleSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSpiritualitySurvivorsConceptsLong-term breast cancer survivorsHealth-related qualityBreast cancer survivorsHealth-oriented behaviorGlobal HRQLCancer survivorsGlobal health-related qualityBreast cancer patientsLow social supportCALGB 8541Vaginal drynessRegression modelsHot flashesMenopausal symptomsSurvivors' healthCancer patientsHeart diseaseHRQLLifestyle changesPsychosocial concernsPrevalence of problemsSurvivorsCancer diagnosisPrevalent problemSocial support
1997
Genetic Testing for Susceptibility to Breast Cancer: Findings from Women's Focus Groups
Tessaro I, Borstelmann N, Regan K, Rimer B, Winer E. Genetic Testing for Susceptibility to Breast Cancer: Findings from Women's Focus Groups. Journal Of Women's Health 1997, 6: 317-327. PMID: 9201666, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.1997.6.317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerGenetic testingLoss of insuranceSupport needsPositive test resultsWomen's focus groupsFocus groupsUnaffected womenLifestyle changesMore public educationWomen's knowledgeMedical treatmentBRCA1 testingBRCA1 mutationsCancerWomenLifestyle choicesEffect of testingBalanced informationWomen's decisionsPhysiciansFamily membersFocus group discussionsSuch testingWomen's concerns