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Wellness Coaching: An Intervention to Increase Healthy Behavior in Breast Cancer Survivors

Daniela L. Stan
Susanne M. Cutshall
Tammy F. Adams
Karthik Ghosh
Matthew M. Clark
Kaisa C. Wieneke
Esayas B. Kebede
Bonnie J. Donelan Dunlap
Kathryn J. Ruddy
Jennifer K. Hazelton
Alissa M. Butts
Sarah M. Jenkins
Ivana T. Croghan
Brent A. Bauer
CJON 2020, 24(3), 305-315 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.305-315
Background: Regular physical activity after breast cancer diagnosis improves survival rates and quality of life (QOL). However, breast cancer survivors rarely meet guidelines for recommended levels of physical activity. Wellness coaching interventions (WCIs) have improved exercise and health...
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Weight Gain and Quality of Life in Women Treated With Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Jennifer A. McInnes
M. Tish Knobf
ONF 2001, 675-684 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To document weight gain in women treated with adjuvant chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer and to examine the relationship of weight gain and perceived quality of life (QOL). Design: Descriptive, correlational study. Setting: Data collected in three settings: an...
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Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia: Screening in an Ambulatory Infusion Service and Nutrition Consultation

Donna L. Berry
Traci Blonquist
Manan M. Nayak
Kristin Roper
Nancy Hilton
Heidi Lombard
Allison Hester
Anne Chiavacci
Stephanie Meyers
Katherine McManus
CJON 2018, 22(1), 63-68 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.63-68
Background: Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome compromises physical function and nutritional and emotional well-being. Systematic screening followed by nutrition referral for appropriate interventions is rare. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to pilot a screening process followed by...
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The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Sexual Function in Endometrial Cancer

Rubi M. Garcia
Alexandra Hanlon
William Small Jr.
Jonathan B. Strauss
Lillie Lin
Jessica Wells
Deborah W. Bruner
ONF 2018, 45(1), 25-32 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.25-32
Objectives: To explore the association between pretreatment body mass index (BMI) and post-treatment sexual function in women treated for endometrial cancer. Sample & Setting: 28 postmenopausal women treated with vaginal brachytherapy (VBT) took part in this multisite exploratory secondary...
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Conceptual Issues Surrounding Body Image for Oncology Nurses

Bethany A. Rhoten
ONF 2017, 44(5), 534-536 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.534-536
Cancer and its treatment can uniquely influence survivors’ body image. Oncology nurses should understand how this quality-of-life issue can affect patients. To better understand the body image experiences of patients with cancer, this article will present a historic overview of body image...
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