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We examined how aromatherapy massage influenced psychologic and immunologic parameters in 12 breast cancer patients in an open semi-comparative trial. We compared the results 1 month before aromatherapy massage as a waiting control period with those during aromatherapy massage treatment and 1 month
OBJECTIVE
This study compares the anxiolytic effects of a yoga program and supportive therapy in breast cancer outpatients undergoing conventional treatment at a cancer centre.
METHODS
Ninety-eight stage II and III breast cancer outpatients were randomly assigned to receive yoga (n=45) or brief
Purpose: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF), a prevalent symptom among cancer patients, is a side effect of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT). Even when targeting organs unrelated to caloric intake or the CNS, radiotherapy can increase CRF, a
OBJECTIVE
Psychological distress, such as anxiety, is commonly experienced by breast cancer patients. This study was designed to evaluate the presentation of anxiety symptom domains among Asian breast cancer patients and to identify clinical factors that were associated with occurrence of
Gabapentin is used for the treatment of hot flashes and neuropathic pain in breast cancer survivors, and is commonly used off-label for the treatment of anxiety. Yet, clinical trial evidence to support the use of gabapentin for anxiety symptoms is lacking. In a randomized, double-blinded controlled
OBJECTIVE
Psychological problems are frequently mentioned in women treated for breast cancer in whom depression is mentioned as the most common disorder. The aim was to study the prescription of psychotropic medication in women with endocrine treatment for breast cancer in women in our prospective
Older patients with breast cancer represent a vulnerable population at higher risk of experiencing distress and pain, as well as medication-related adverse events from pharmacological treatment of these symptoms. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of psychotropic (anxiolytic,
We evaluated whether mental illness is a barrier to genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) in multiethnic breast cancer patients. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 308 women with newly diagnosed breast cancer and eligible for HBOC genetic testing seen in the breast
OBJECTIVE
To examine the effects of an acute bout of exercise on state anxiety in breast cancer survivors.
METHODS
A two-group (high and low state anxiety) by two-time (pre- and postexercise) mixed factorial design.
METHODS
Exercise physiology lab at the University of Alberta.
METHODS
34 stage I or
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether acute exercise reduces state anxiety and whether this reduction is moderated by the sample (i.e., breast cancer survivors versus those without a cancer diagnosis), exercise intensity (i.e., moderate versus light), and the potential sample times intensity interactions;
BACKGROUND
The present study aimed to detect the factors associated with psychological distress (PD) in young Moroccan patients with breast cancer, with a special focus on the type of surgical procedure.
METHODS
We collected social, demographic, and clinical data from female patients, aged < 45
OBJECTIVE
To estimate the prevalence of psychological distress (PD) in Moroccan breast cancer patients, and to determine clinical and social demographic factors associated with PD.
METHODS
It was a cross-sectional study where we included all female breast cancer patients that did not have other
Early supportive care may improve quality of life and end-of-life care among patients with cancer. We assessed racial disparities in early use of medications for common cancer symptoms (depression, anxiety, insomnia) and whether these potential disparities modify end-of-life care.
We used 2007 to
Many patients with breast cancer are treated for other conditions and experience polypharmacy with multiple concurrent medications. Our aim was to evaluate polypharmacy in relation to adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) in breast cancer.
We conducted a retrospective cohort study of women
OBJECTIVE
to determine the quality of life and anxiety in patients with breast cancer and the changes they experience after treatments.
METHODS
prospective study. Breast cancer statistics (n=339, confidence=95%, accuracy= ± 5.32%). The quality of life questionnaires (QLQ) used were QLQ C-30 and QLQ