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Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice Volume 1 Issue 1

Subject Areas: Oncology
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers - Springer Journals
ISSN: 1932-2259
SJR: 67

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Defining cancer survivorship

Feuerstein, Michael

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-006-0002-x pmid:18648939

This paper reviews the major definitions of cancer survivorship. The current definition of a cancer survivor used in this new journal will consider many of the elements of cancer survivorship as described in these earlier definitions. It is expected that the details of the definition of cancer...
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Treatment-related differences in cardiovascular risk factors in long-term survivors of testicular cancer

Wethal, T.; Kjekshus, J.; Røislien, J.; Ueland, T.; Andreassen, A.; Wergeland, R.; Aukrust, P.; Fosså, S.

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0012-3 pmid:18648940

Treatment for TC was related to long-term biochemical cardiovascular risk factors by different pathways: Radiation treatment is followed by elevated serum markers of chronic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, whereas chemotherapy is followed by the development of atherogenic lipid changes...
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Screening practices in cancer survivors

Mayer, Deborah; Terrin, Norma; Menon, Usha; Kreps, Gary; McCance, Kathy; Parsons, Susan; Mooney, Kathleen

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0007-0 pmid:18648941

Cancer survivors should continue to work with their health care providers to receive age and gender appropriate screening for many types of cancers. Screening for other cancers should also be included in cancer survivorship care plans.
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Exercise programming and counseling preferences in bladder cancer survivors: a population-based study

Karvinen, Kristina; Courneya, Kerry; Venner, Peter; North, Scott

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0010-5 pmid:18648942

Understanding the unique exercise preferences of bladder cancer survivors may be used to inform the design and delivery of exercise programs in this growing population.
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Age and attachment style impact stress and depressive symptoms among caregivers: a prospective investigation

Kim, Youngmee; Kashy, Deborah; Evans, Tekla

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0011-4 pmid:18648943

Our findings imply that younger caregivers whose relationship with the survivor can be characterized by the features above can be identified early and might benefit from intervention or additional support to reduce the caregiving stress and depressive symptoms as they carry out their new role as...
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Cancer-related identity and positive affect in survivors of prostate cancer

Bellizzi, Keith; Blank, Thomas

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0005-2 pmid:18648944

Those who perceive themselves as survivors of prostate cancer may derive some benefit in well-being associated with this self assessment.
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Population-based survivorship research using cancer registries: a study of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivors

Arora, Neeraj; Hamilton, Ann; Potosky, Arnold; Rowland, Julia; Aziz, Noreen; Bellizzi, Keith; Klabunde, Carrie; McLaughlin, Wendy; Stevens, Jennifer

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0004-3 pmid:18648945

The cancer registry served as a valuable resource for recruiting one of the largest population-based samples of NHL survivors. The methodology and example of a conceptual framework utilized in this study provide a model for future population-based cancer survivorship research.
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Long term care planning for cancer survivors: a health services research agenda

Earle, Craig

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-006-0003-9 pmid:18648946

It is incumbent on the research community to rigorously evaluate each element of survivorship care plans in order to justify their widespread adoption. Similar approaches can be taken to evaluate other health care delivery questions.
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Follow-up care for young adult survivors of cancer: lessons from pediatrics

Eiser, Christine; Absolom, Kate; Greenfield, Diana; Snowden, John; Coleman, Robert; Hancock, Barry; Davies, Helena

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0006-1 pmid:18648947

International standards are needed to ensure all survivors have access to expert follow-up care and can benefit from new information that might lead to earlier treatment of late-effects.
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Melanoma survivorship: research opportunities

Oliveria, Susan; Hay, Jennifer; Geller, Alan; Heneghan, Maureen; McCabe, Mary; Halpern, Allan

2007 Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice

doi:10.1007/s11764-007-0009-y pmid:18648948

Melanoma is an understudied cancer, and the incidence and mortality of this disease are increasing. Describing the long term burden of this cancer and identifying factors that contribute to them will facilitate efforts to develop responsive secondary prevention strategies.

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