SURVIVORSHIP

This completed pilot study tested whether self-acupressure or Zhan Zhuang (a type of qigong) can help breast cancer survivors with pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. Fifty women who had finished early-stage breast cancer treatment and had moderate symptoms were randomly assigned …

This study tested an 8-week phone- and app-based program designed to increase hope and reduce life disruption in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. 155 survivors participated in a randomized trial comparing the hope program to a control group. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether a 12-week aerobic exercise program could improve quality of life, thinking skills, and certain health markers in women who had finished breast cancer treatment. 69 women aged 18-65 were split into three groups: one did moderate exercise three times a …

This study tested whether an online exercise and education program could help cancer patients and survivors feel better during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty adults with metastatic breast or gynecological cancer, or breast cancer survivors, took part. The program aimed to reduce f…

This study tested a short, nurse-led program to help breast cancer survivors who were hesitant or delayed in starting hormone therapy. 35 women participated, and the program aimed to see if it was feasible and acceptable. The goal was to support patients in starting their recomme…

This pilot study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve balance and thinking in older women who had chemotherapy for breast cancer. 48 women aged 50-85 took part. The results will show if this approach can help with common side effects…

This study tested an internet-based program to help adult survivors of childhood cancer who have trouble sleeping. Over 1,500 participants used an online insomnia treatment designed to improve sleep and thinking skills. The goal was to see if better sleep could also boost memory,…

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help breast cancer survivors take their daily hormone-blocking pills more consistently. 35 women who had trouble sleeping and sometimes missed their medication took part. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether a yoga program taught by a Black instructor could help Black cancer survivors feel better and improve their quality of life. 13 adults who had cancer in the last 5 years took part. The goal was to see if this approach was acceptable and helpful for manag…

This study tested a smartphone app called POSTHOC that helps cancer survivors manage symptoms and track healthy behaviors after finishing treatment. Fifty-one adults who recently completed cancer therapy used the app or received standard care for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a telehealth program that helps pediatric cancer patients and their caregivers deal with money problems caused by treatment. The program provided education and support to improve financial health literacy and connect families with resources. 124 participants fro…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help children aged 9 to 16 who recently finished cancer treatment manage their symptoms. The app also provides support for their caregivers. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for symptom relief.

This study tested whether showing cancer survivors real-time feedback from a continuous glucose monitor and activity tracker could motivate them to exercise more. Sixty cancer survivors at high risk for type 2 diabetes wore a Fitbit and received personalized text messages for 12 …

This completed trial tested a mobile app and web platform (BD4QoL) to monitor quality of life in 410 head and neck cancer survivors after curative treatment. The goal was to see if the platform could reduce or catch early declines in quality of life compared to standard follow-up…

This study tested a chatbot named Penny that sends text messages to help adult survivors of childhood or young adult cancers schedule follow-up appointments, lab work, and scans. The goal was to see if survivors who had not been to a clinic in over three years would use the chatb…

This study looked at whether a personalized meal plan with more omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish) could help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, depression, and sleep problems. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment for early-stage b…

This study tested whether a special survivorship clinic could help women after breast or gynecologic cancer treatment. Two hundred women visited the clinic and used an app to report symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for routine follow-up c…

This study tested a nutrition program for cancer survivors who are overweight or have obesity. The program included one-on-one counseling with a dietitian, behavioral skills training, and group support. The goal was to see if the program was easy to run and acceptable to particip…