SURVIVORSHIP

This study tested whether a short course of talk therapy for insomnia could help breast cancer survivors take their hormone-blocking medication more consistently. Poor sleep is a common side effect of this essential medication, which can lead people to skip doses and increase the…

This study tested if a friendly text-message chatbot named Penny could help adult survivors of childhood or young adult cancer return for important follow-up care. Researchers compared Penny's reminders and scheduling help to usual care for 53 survivors who hadn't seen a doctor i…

This study tested if showing cancer survivors real-time data about how exercise affects their body could motivate them to be more active. Researchers gave 60 cancer survivors at risk for diabetes wearable sensors that tracked their glucose levels and activity. One group saw how t…

This study tested whether a new survivorship clinic could help women manage symptoms and improve quality of life after completing treatment for early-stage breast or gynecologic cancer. Researchers enrolled 200 women who had finished their primary cancer therapy within the past y…

This small pilot study tested whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique could immediately improve balance in older women who survived breast, ovarian, or endometrial cancer. Researchers wanted to see if stimulating a specific brain area could help the brain better …

This study tested an 8-week program delivered by phone and a smartphone app. It aimed to help young adults who have finished cancer treatment by building hope and improving their quality of life. Researchers compared the program to a basic control group in 150 participants to see…

This small, completed study tested whether two simple, self-administered techniques could help breast cancer survivors manage common long-term symptoms. Fifty-four women who had finished their main cancer treatments and were still experiencing moderate pain, fatigue, and sleep pr…

This study tested an online program to help adult survivors of childhood cancer who struggle with insomnia and thinking problems. Over 1,500 participants were randomly assigned to either a 9-week internet-based sleep therapy program or basic sleep education. Researchers measured …

This small pilot study tested whether a mobile phone app is a practical and acceptable tool for helping children who have finished cancer treatment and their caregivers. The app was designed to help them track and manage ongoing symptoms and side effects from treatment. Researche…

This study tested whether personalized meal plans encouraging more fish and less red meat could help women manage common symptoms after breast cancer treatment. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment 1-2 years prior and were experiencing fatigue, pain, depres…

This study tested a telehealth program designed to help pediatric cancer patients and their caregivers manage the high costs of cancer care. The program provided education about insurance and medical bills, plus direct help navigating financial assistance. Researchers measured wh…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people who recently finished cancer treatment. The app digitized their follow-up care plan, letting them track symptoms, diet, or exercise. Researchers compared the app to the usual paper-based care plan to see if it helped redu…

This study tested whether a brief, culturally sensitive support program led by a nurse practitioner could help breast cancer survivors who were hesitant to start their recommended hormone therapy. The program involved two individual sessions and follow-up questionnaires over 12 w…