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Jasmine H Jeon1, Monica Adams2, Madeline G Higgins3

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This summary is machine-generated.

Patient worry in nonmetastatic breast cancer changes throughout treatment. Concerns shift from treatment timelines preoperatively to physical appearance and side effects postoperatively, highlighting the need for phase-specific support.

Keywords:
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  • Psycho-oncology
  • Cancer Survivorship Research

Background:

  • Improving breast cancer outcomes necessitates addressing treatment-related distress for optimal survivorship.
  • Limited research exists on the longitudinal changes in patient concerns throughout the cancer care continuum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal trajectory of worry in patients with nonmetastatic breast cancer.
  • To identify how patient concerns evolve across different phases of breast cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods, longitudinal study involving 262 female patients with newly diagnosed stage I-III breast cancer.
  • Open-ended surveys collected patient concerns preoperatively and at multiple time points up to one year postoperatively.
  • Qualitative coding and analysis identified themes of cancer-related distress throughout the treatment journey.

Main Results:

  • Participant demographics: average age 57.53 years, 65.8% stage I, 91.1% White.
  • Top patient concerns varied significantly by treatment phase.
  • Common worries included cancer diagnosis, recurrence risk, treatment side effects, and fear of metastasis, with specific concerns shifting from preoperative timelines to postoperative physical appearance.

Conclusions:

  • Breast cancer patients exhibit consistent worries regarding diagnosis, recurrence, metastasis, and treatment side effects.
  • Patient distress is intrinsically linked to the specific phase of their breast cancer treatment.
  • Tailored support and interventions are crucial to address evolving patient concerns and enhance quality of life.