Steven S Coughlin1,2, Raheem J Paxton3, Nicole Moore4, Jessica Lynn Stewart4, Judith Anglin4. 1. Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA. scoughlin@augusta.edu. 2. Research Service, Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA. scoughlin@augusta.edu. 3. Department of Community Medicine and Population Health, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. 4. Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies, College of Allied Health Sciences, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Almost half of breast cancer survivors are aged ≥ 65 years and the proportion is likely to increase due to the aging of the population. The objectives of this article were to review studies of health outcomes among older breast cancer survivors ≥ 65 years to identify gaps in the published literature and offer suggestions for future research. METHODS: The present review is based upon bibliographic searches in PubMed and CINAHL and relevant search terms. Articles published in English from January 1, 1970 through October 1, 2018 were identified using the following MeSH search terms and Boolean algebra commands. RESULTS: This review has revealed that older breast cancer survivors cope with health issues related to cancer treatment and the aging process, including comorbidities, osteoporosis, symptoms, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, nutrition, and physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Additional research is needed to examine therapeutic interventions to address the health conditions older breast cancer survivors are coping with. Particular focus of further research should be on the nutritional status and physical activity levels of older breast cancer survivors. Individualized nutrition plans and tailored physical activity programs for older survivors are needed that meet people where they are and that form habits.
PURPOSE: Almost half of breast cancer survivors are aged ≥ 65 years and the proportion is likely to increase due to the aging of the population. The objectives of this article were to review studies of health outcomes among older breast cancer survivors ≥ 65 years to identify gaps in the published literature and offer suggestions for future research. METHODS: The present review is based upon bibliographic searches in PubMed and CINAHL and relevant search terms. Articles published in English from January 1, 1970 through October 1, 2018 were identified using the following MeSH search terms and Boolean algebra commands. RESULTS: This review has revealed that older breast cancer survivors cope with health issues related to cancer treatment and the aging process, including comorbidities, osteoporosis, symptoms, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, nutrition, and physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Additional research is needed to examine therapeutic interventions to address the health conditions older breast cancer survivors are coping with. Particular focus of further research should be on the nutritional status and physical activity levels of older breast cancer survivors. Individualized nutrition plans and tailored physical activity programs for older survivors are needed that meet people where they are and that form habits.
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Breast cancer survivors; Cognition; Comorbidity; Diet; Nutrition; Osteoporosis; Physical activity; Quality of life
Authors: Jessica L Krok-Schoen; Michelle J Naughton; Anne M Noonan; Janell Pisegna; Jennifer DeSalvo; Maryam B Lustberg Journal: Cancer Control Date: 2020 Jan-Dec Impact factor: 3.302