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1Latest Papers from Table of Contents or Articles in PressM. S. Sim ; T. Bosak ; S. Ono
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Published 2011Staff ViewPublication Date: 2011-07-02Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Print ISSN: 0036-8075Electronic ISSN: 1095-9203Topics: BiologyChemistry and PharmacologyComputer ScienceMedicineNatural Sciences in GeneralPhysicsKeywords: Desulfovibrio/growth & development/isolation & purification/*metabolism ; Geologic Sediments/microbiology ; Glucose/metabolism ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Seawater/chemistry/microbiology ; Sulfates/*metabolism ; Sulfides/metabolism ; Sulfur/metabolism ; Sulfur Isotopes/*metabolism ; TimePublished by: -
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ISSN: 1573-2649Keywords: Cancer ; CARES ; quality of lifeSource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: MedicineNotes: Abstract In spite of the prevalence of neoplastic disorders as a cause of chronic illness, very few of the currently available generic measures of health-related quality of life or health status have been utilized with cancer patients. In this paper we reviewed our studies with the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System (CARES), a cancer-specific measure of rehabilitation needs and quality of life. We present data to demonstrate that the CARES is a generic measure of health-related quality of life, suitable for use in the many different diseases called cancer. The data that form the basis for this paper were collected during a decade of research on the CARES. This paper represents the first discussion of the performance of the CARES across separate cancer sites and phases of the disease. In addition, we demonstrated that the CARES is responsive to changes in health-related quality of life over time. Finally, we will discuss the application of the CARES in clinical and research settings.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1573-2649Keywords: Colon ; lung ; prostate cancer ; quality of life ; survivorshipSource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: MedicineNotes: Abstract In a cross-sectional study design, a disease free sample of 57 lung, 117 colon, and 104 prostate cancer survivors who represented short, intermediate and long-term survivors completed a detailed assessment of quality of life (QOL) and rehabilitation needs using the CAncer Rehabilitation Evaluation System (CARES). Demographic and medical data, social support, and a global QOL rating were also assessed. Lung cancer patients showed no differences in QOL with respect to their period of survival. QOL improved for survivors of colon cancer as they lived for longer periods, but declined with time for survivors of prostate cancer. The best predictor of QOL for all groups was KPS, although other variables such as type of hospital, gender, and work status were predictive for survivors of colon cancer. For survivors of prostate cancer comorbidity with other medical illnesses, time since diagnosis and comorbidity due to psychiatric difficulties were predictive of QOL. All groups had significant rehabilitation problems in the domains of physical, psychosocial, sexual, medical interaction, and marital relationships. Lung cancer survivors had more problems than the other cancer survivors. We conclude that patients who survive cancer do not return to a state of normal health. They demonstrate a variety of difficulties with which they must cope as they continue to survive. Greater efforts need to be made early in diagnosis and treatment to understand rehabilitation problems and target interventions in the hope of reducing later sequelae.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: