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Voices of Survivorship: The Unmet Needs of Italian Cancer Survivors. A Qualitative Study.

BackgroundThe increasing number of cancer survivors (CSs) globally highlights the critical need for healthcare systems to address their unmet needs. These needs span physical, psychosocial, spiritual, informational, and practical dimensions and, if unaddressed, can impact quality of life and healthcare satisfaction.AimsThis study aimed to identify and understand the unmet needs of CSs in Italy to guide the development of patient-centered survivorship care services.MethodsA cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted between April 2023 and January 2024 at the Comprehensive Cancer Centre of

Регулирование причиняемой раком боли в хосписе и паллиативном уходе.

Раковая боль в костях (CIBP) one - наиболее распространенные симптомы инвалидности, встречающиеся в хосписе и паллиативном уходе. Метастазы костей особенно часто встречаются у пациентов с множественной миеломой, раком груди и раком простаты, и они могут вызывать непрерывную фоновую боль, боль, связанную с движением, патологический перелом, злокачественное сжатие спинного мозга и гиперкальцемию злокачественности. CIBP является результатом сложного взаимодействия ноцицептивных, подстрекательских и нейропатических механизмов, обусловленных взаимодействием опухолей со стромой и центральной сенсиби

Navigating Hope and Illness Cognition in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients: A CSM-Based Phenomenological Study.

BACKGROUND: Advanced ovarian cancer patients face profound psychosocial challenges in maintaining hope amidst terminal illness and treatment uncertainty. Understanding mechanisms supporting adaptive hope could inform psychosocial interventions. METHODS: Phenomenological qualitative study of 16 women with advanced ovarian cancer receiving platinum-based and/or targeted therapies at a tertiary center in southern China. Semi-structured interviews conducted across 11-month observation period; thematic analysis guided by Leventhal's Common-Sense Model (CSM). RESULTS: Participants demonstrated a t

Attitudes, expectations, and lived experiences of cancer patients receiving dendritic cell vaccine therapy in Japan.

ObjectiveImmunotherapeutic approaches to cancer, such as dendritic cell vaccine therapy, promise to improve survival rate but may present unique challenges to patients. However, there is no research on the lived experiences of cancer patients receiving dendritic cell vaccine therapy. The aim of this study was to explore the attitudes, expectations, and experiences of cancer patients receiving dendritic cell vaccine therapy in Japan.MethodsThis was an exploratory qualitative study. A descriptive phenomenological approach was used to investigate the experiences of eight advanced-stage cancer pat

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… experiences such as anxiety and depression, although findings regarding the effect of dignity therapy on quality of life are conflicting. 65 , 66 Outstanding nursing practice skills are required to effectively manage patients’ experiences of grief. … The effectiveness of dignity therapy on hope, quality of life, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Int J Nurs Stud 132 2022 104273 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104273 35635908 67 Shimizu T. Philosophia Medicinae 1997 Keiso Shobo Tokyo …

Artificial Intelligence-Augmented Propensity Score, Cost Effectiveness and Computational Ethical Analysis of Cardiac Arrest and Active Cancer with Novel Mortality Predictive Score.

Background and objectives: Little is known about outcome improvements and disparities in cardiac arrest and active cancer. We performed the first known AI and propensity score (PS)-augmented clinical, cost-effectiveness, and computational ethical analysis of cardio-oncology cardiac arrests including left heart catheterization (LHC)-related mortality reduction and related disparities. Materials and methods: A nationally representative cohort analysis was performed for mortality and cost by active cancer using the largest United States all-payer inpatient dataset, the National Inpatient Sample,

'It was like taking an inner bath': A qualitative evaluation of a collaborative advance care planning-approach.

BackgroundImpaired readiness may hinder purposeful advance care planning in cancer patients. To reduce barriers to participation in end-of-life decision-making, a collaborative intervention was developed combining a psycho-oncological approach of dignity-based and cognitive-behavioural interventions, followed by a standardised advance care planning-process.AimTo evaluate the novel collaborative advance care planning-approach by synthetising cancer patient and carer perspectives on communicational and relational effects.DesignAs a sub-project of a mixed-methods evaluation study, we conducted an

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… The first session focused on important milestones in the patient’s life story using a dignity therapy question protocol. In the second session, the patients elaborated on the relevance of planning their end-of-life phase under psychological guidance. …

Euthanasia as a safeguard for living: Anticipation and incurable cancer in a Colombian context.

This article builds on years of ethnographic conversations I sustained with my father, 89, who lives in Colombia. Soon after getting diagnosed with an incurable Multiple Myeloma-a cancer known for unleashing prolonged and painful agonies-he withdrew from oncology treatments and secured access to euthanasia (assisted-dying) on his own, bypassing medico-insurance guidelines created to regulate this medical practice and prevent abuses. Eight years after withdrawing treatments, my dad is still alive. His case shines a light on how securing access to euthanasia may have had unintended therapeutic e

Current management of cancer pain in Italy: Expert opinion paper.

IntroductionChronic pain and breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP) have a high prevalence in all cancer types and cancer stages, combined with a significant physical, psychological, and economic burden. Despite efforts to improve appropriate management of cancer pain, a poor assessment and guilty undertreatment are still reported in many countries. The purpose of this expert opinion paper is to contribute to reduce and clarify these issues with a multidisciplinary perspective in order to share virtuous paths of care.MethodsCommon questions about cancer pain assessment and treatment were submitted to

An exploration of person-centred approach in end-of-life care policies in England and Japan.

BackgroundIncreasing evidence has suggested that a person-centred approach (PCA) is beneficial not only for improving care outcomes but also for mitigating the pressure on public health systems. However, policy implementation gaps have prevented the translation of this complex framework into useful practical, ethical and moral stances for end-of-life care (EOLC). This article aims to explore the meaning and implications of person-centredness in EOLC policy discourses.MethodsBy perceiving policy documents as a medium embodied with socio-political and cultural norms, we analysed how PCA in EOLC

Atypical Calcitriol-Mediated Hypercalcemia in Late Life: A Hypothesis-Generating Case.

Calcitriol-mediated hypercalcemia is most commonly associated with granulomatous disease or lymphoma and rarely occurs without an identifiable cause. We present the case of a 96-year-old woman who developed severe symptomatic hypercalcemia with elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol), low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol), suppressed parathyroid hormone, and no evidence of malignancy, granulomatous disease, endocrine dysfunction, or vitamin D intoxication. She improved with intravenous fluids, calcitonin, and corticosteroids. We hypothesize that age-related impairment of the fibroblast gro

Healing Environments for Cancer Care: Toward a Patient-Centered Design Guideline for Inpatient Settings.

ObjectivesThis study proposes an evidence-based design guideline for oncology inpatient rooms that addresses the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of cancer patients.BackgroundCancer inpatients frequently experience long hospital stays with emotional vulnerability and clinical stress. Growing evidence suggests environmental design can shape patient experience, comfort, and recovery. Yet, current literature lacks an integrated framework for the spatial and sensory needs of this population.MethodA systematic literature review was conducted across Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Fro

Symptom experiences and self-management strategies of patients with haematological malignancy undergoing chemotherapy: A qualitative study.

ObjectiveTo explore symptom experiences and self-management strategies from the haematological malignancy patient's perspective.MethodsA qualitative descriptive approach was used to provide a direct and comprehensive understanding of the symptoms experienced and self-management strategies during treatment among patients with haematological malignancy. Fourteen patients with haematologic malignancies who received chemotherapy at a Chinese tertiary hospital were selected using purposeful sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and one-on-one patient sessions. The collected d

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… Effects of family participatory dignity therapy on the psychological well-being and family function of patients with haematologic malignancies and their family caregivers: a randomised controlled trial Int J Nurs Stud 118 2021 103922 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103922 33812296 5 Yan J. Wang Y. Chen J. … Effects and satisfaction of dignity therapy among patients with hematologic neoplasms in the Chinese cultural context: a randomized controlled trial Support Care Cancer 29 11 2021 6819 6829 10.1007/s00520-021-06227-4 33999270 48 Pearce S. Whelan J. Kelly D. …

Cultural adaptation and validation of the Sinhala version of the spiritual needs assessment for patients (S-SNAP) questionnaire.

BackgroundSpiritual support for patients and caregivers of critically ill patients is associated with improved quality of life. This aspect, however, is not incorporated into the current care pathways in Sri Lanka. The Spiritual Needs Assessment for Patients (SNAP) questionnaire, comprised of 3 domains: psychosocial, spiritual and religious, gives a platform for clinicians to assess the spiritual needs of those patients. This study presents the results of validation of the Sinhala version of the SNAP (S-SNAP) questionnaire.MethodsThe SNAP was translated from English to Sinhala using the standa

Quality of Life as a Non-mortality Patient-centred Outcome in the Critically Ill: A Retrospective Analysis.

ObjectivesMortality is a common gauged endpoint in critically ill patients. Reduced quality of life is an aligned repercussion of protracted critical illness. Baseline status, severity of illness and its trajectory influence the outcomes. Patient-oriented outcomes are those that matter the most to a patient. However, quite often, family approves of trade-offs with survivorship in the Indian context. We looked at non-mortality outcomes in patients on high-intensity life-sustaining interventions admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) despite poor prognosis and died on full support or survived

Integrated palliative nursing interventions for older adults with cancer: Effects on quality of life, psychological outcomes, and symptom burden.

OBJECTIVES: Older adults with cancer frequently experience high symptom burden, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. Integrating palliative nursing interventions into routine oncology care has the potential to improve these outcomes, yet evidence examining their measurable effects remains limited. This study aimed to examine the effects of integrated palliative nursing interventions on quality of life, psychological outcomes, and symptom burden among older adults with cancer. METHODS: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design was conducted at King Khaled Hospita

Treatment Decision Making at Diagnosis for Children Presenting With Advanced Cancer in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

PurposeAlthough most children diagnosed with cancer live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), research exploring decision making in these settings remains sparse. When children present with advanced cancer in LMICs, local centers may lack resources to provide treatment required to achieve cure. Existing treatment guidelines often do not account for contextual and resource variations influencing decision making. This qualitative study sought to understand physician approaches to treatment decision making for children presenting with advanced cancer at diagnosis in LMICs.MethodsSemistruc

Factors influencing cancer patients' experiences of care in the USA, United Kingdom, and Canada: A systematic review.

The extent to which individual and structural factors influence cancer patients' reports of their experiences are not yet well understood. We sought to identify which groups of patients consistently report poorer experiences and whether structural care factors might also be associated with better or worse reports. We conducted a systematic review of literature in PubMed and Web of Science with the date of last search as 27th of February 2022 following PRISMA guidelines. We focused on studies from three established population-based surveys datasets and instruments. After screening 303 reference

Evaluating patient-reported outcomes in randomized controlled trials of targeted therapy and/or immunotherapy for liver cancer: a scoping review.

ObjectiveTo assess the reporting characteristics and quality of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of targeted therapy and/or immunotherapy for liver cancer.MethodsWe systematically searched six electronic databases for relevant RCTs published in English or Chinese from inception to April 17, 2025. The reporting quality of PROs was assessed using the CONSORT-PRO extension and the CONSORT 2010 guidelines.ResultsWe included 64 RCTs with 8,494 participants. Of these, 14 studies were confirmatory studies, 31 studies were exploratory studies and 19 studies were

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… Lu ( 119 ) | 2024 | Single | China | O | 120 | Target therapy plus Psychological intervention based on dignity therapy VS Target therapy plus Routine nursing mode | No reported | Medication Adherence | MMAS-8 | PO | 7.0 Patient Dignity | PDI Self-Perceived Burden | SPBS QoL | EORTC QLQ-C30 P.Y. …

Spiritual well-being of terminally ill patients and next-of-kin caregivers in hospice care: A quantitative and qualitative approach.

BackgroundTerminal cancer patients often endure significant distress, impacting their quality of life. Spiritual well-being provides peace and meaning during this challenging period.Objectives. This study explored the spiritual well-being of terminally ill patients and their next-of-kin caregivers in hospice care, focusing on factors influencing their spiritual experiences.MethodsThis mixed-methods study included 30 terminally ill patients and 17 next-of-kin caregivers in hospice care. Spiritual well-being was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Spiritual Well

Network analysis used to investigate the interplay among somatic and psychological symptoms in patients with cancer and cancer survivors: a scoping review.

PurposePatients with cancer often experience multiple somatic and psychological symptoms. Somatic and psychological symptoms are thought to be connected and may reinforce each other. Network analysis allows examination of the interconnectedness of individual symptoms. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the current state of knowledge about the associations between somatic and psychological symptoms in patients with cancer and cancer survivors, based on network analysis.MethodsThis scoping review followed the five-stage framework of Arksey and O'Malley. The literature search was condu