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Promoting adjustment after treatment for cancer
Annette L Stanton1, Patricia A Ganz, Julia H Rowland
1Department of Psychology, 1285 Franz Hall, Box 951563, University of California-Los Angeles, 90095-1563, USA. astanton@ucla.edu
Cancer
|October 26, 2005
Summary
The reentry phase after cancer treatment is understudied. This report details adaptive tasks, predictive factors for positive adjustment, and interventions for cancer survivors during this crucial transition.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychosocial Oncology
- Cancer Survivorship Research
Background:
- The transition from cancer treatment to survivorship, known as the reentry phase, is a critical yet understudied period.
- This phase involves significant psychosocial adjustment for cancer survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and illustrate adaptive tasks during the cancer reentry phase.
- To review research on factors predicting successful adjustment in early survivorship.
- To discuss interventions addressing the needs of cancer survivors in reentry.
Main Methods:
- Literature review synthesizing empirical research and qualitative accounts.
- Analysis of common expectancies, concerns (e.g., recurrence), and influencing factors.
- Identification of psychosocial interventions for cancer survivors.
Main Results:
- Several key adaptive tasks in the reentry phase have been identified.
- Personal and contextual factors significantly influence survivor adjustment.
- Promising psychosocial interventions are available for individuals in this phase.
Conclusions:
- The reentry phase of cancer survivorship requires further research to fully understand its complexities.
- Addressing adaptive tasks and providing targeted interventions can improve survivor adjustment.
- Continued investigation is essential to characterize this vital stage of the cancer trajectory.