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Cancer Survivorship: During and After Treatment
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Cancer Survivorship: During and After Treatment

A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 3420

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Florian Scotte

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Patient Pathway Division, Gustave Roussy, 94805 Villejuif, France
Interests: cancer survivorship; treatment effects; quality of life; palliative care; cancer management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores the challenges and experiences faced by individuals during and after cancer treatment. It delves into topics such as survivorship care planning, rehabilitation, return to work, managing treatment side effects, psychological support and lifestyle interventions to improve the quality of life post-treatment. The issue aims to provide insights into the unique needs of cancer survivors and highlight strategies for promoting long-term health and well-being beyond the treatment phase. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it offers valuable perspectives for healthcare professionals, researchers and survivors themselves navigating the journey of cancer survivorship.

Dr. Florian Scotte
Guest Editor

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  • cancer survivorship
  • treatment effects
  • quality of life
  • palliative care
  • cancer management

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Adverse Obstetric Outcomes after Breast Cancer Diagnosis: An Observational Database Study in Germany
by Anna Sophie Scholz, Alexandra von Au, Raphael Gutsfeld, Tjeerd Maarten Hein Dijkstra, Dominik Dannehl, Kathrin Hassdenteufel, Markus Hahn, Sabine Hawighorst-Knapstein, Ariane Chaudhuri, Armin Bauer, Markus Wallwiener, Sara Yvonne Brucker, Andreas Daniel Hartkopf and Stephanie Wallwiener
Cancers 2024, 16(18), 3230; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16183230 - 22 Sep 2024
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Background/Objectives: Breast cancer may negatively affect later pregnancy and childbirth. We aimed to analyze the impact of previous breast cancer on obstetric outcomes in postdiagnosis pregnancies. Methods: Insurance claims data in Southern Germany were used to identify breast cancer (BC) survivors with at [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Breast cancer may negatively affect later pregnancy and childbirth. We aimed to analyze the impact of previous breast cancer on obstetric outcomes in postdiagnosis pregnancies. Methods: Insurance claims data in Southern Germany were used to identify breast cancer (BC) survivors with at least one subsequent delivery after cancer diagnosis between 2010 and 2020. In total, 74 BC survivors were compared to 222 age-matched controls with frequency matching on their age at their postdiagnosis delivery. Results: Endocrine therapy was associated with a significantly lower probability of birth compared to BC survivors without endocrine therapy (HR 0.36; 95% CI 0.18–0.53; p < 0.0001). The risks of preterm birth, low birth weight (LBW), gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and cesarean section were not significantly increased among BC survivors compared to healthy controls. BC survivors were at an increased risk for a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) fetus (OR 3.24; 95% CI 1.17–8.97, p = 0.03). Delivery in less than 2 years after diagnosis increased the risk for SGA (OR 5.73; 95% CI 1.37–24.02, p = 0.03) and LBW (OR 4.57; 95% CI 1.32–15.87, p = 0.02). Conclusions: Our findings are encouraging regarding the risks of preterm delivery, gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and cesarean section to women who consider pregnancy after BC. Delivery in less than 2 years after diagnosis was associated with an increased risk for SGA and LBW. Full article
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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): A Narrative Review and Proposed Theoretical Model
by Kimberley T. Lee, Hailey W. Bulls, Aasha I. Hoogland, Brian W. James, Claudia B. Colon-Echevarria and Heather S. L. Jim
Cancers 2024, 16(14), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16142571 - 18 Jul 2024
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Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer survivors. Despite the burden of CIPN-related symptoms, interventions remain limited. Objectives: This narrative review seeks to propose a framework for CIPN predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors (3Ps), which will [...] Read more.
Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer survivors. Despite the burden of CIPN-related symptoms, interventions remain limited. Objectives: This narrative review seeks to propose a framework for CIPN predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors (3Ps), which will provide a foundation for future research and clinical interventions aimed at mitigating CIPN-related symptoms and morbidity. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed, guided by keywords related to “chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.” Studies were limited to those with full text available in English. Results: Predisposing factors outlined in this framework, such as older age and comorbid conditions, can be used to identify patients who have a higher risk of developing CIPN. The major precipitating factor of CIPN is the delivery of chemotherapy to peripheral nerves, which may be mitigated via cryotherapy or compression therapy during chemotherapy. Perpetuating factors can offer insight into psychological, cognitive, and behavioral modifications that could be treatment targets for CIPN management. Conclusion: The proposed 3P model can guide the development of effective interventions for CIPN by suggesting modifiable psychological and behavioral treatment targets that may mitigate the impact of CIPN for cancer patients. Full article
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