Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle and Education-based Therapies on Bladder, Bowel, Vaginal, Sexual, Psychological Function, Quality of Life, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Function in Females Treated for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
Current Oncology Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Abstract
Purpose
of
review
Breast
malignancy
is
the
most
common
cancer
in
females.
Symptoms
pelvic
floor
disorders
and
sexual
dysfunction
secondary
to
systemic
treatment
may
occur.
Non-surgical,
non-pharmaceutical
conservative
therapies,
namely
muscle
(PFM)
education-based
could
be
beneficial
reduce
these
symptoms
this
population.
This
systematic
aimed
examine
evidence
regarding
their
effectiveness
on
bladder,
bowel,
vaginal,
sexual,
psychological
function,
quality
life,
PFM
function
breast
populations.
Recent
findings
Six
databases
were
searched
identify
interventional
studies
effect
or
combined
(multimodal)
therapies
any
outcome
interest.
The
search
yielded
603
results,
from
which
12
included.
Of
these,
six
(50%)
RCTs,
one
(8%)
was
a
non-RCT
with
two
groups,
five
(42%)
non-RCTs
single
group.
Findings
suggest
that
(active)
beneficial,
education
format
CBT
improve
bladder
function.
No
data
found
for
bowel
results
RCTs
inconclusive
draw
conclusions
vaginal
Sexual
frequently
reported
outcome.
(active
>
passive)
more
likely
than
not
For
+
unlikely
although
physical
exercise
provide
further
improvement.
±
Given
limited
number
methodological
limitations,
caution
should
exercised
when
interpreting
study
results.
More
research
needed
confirm
investigate
clinical
value
combined,
multimodal
Summary
helpful
Clinicians
consider
highest
level
available
guide
practice
use
judgement
select
components
appropriate
dosages.
Language: Английский
Cancer and Stress: Understanding the Connections and Interventions
Stacy D. D’Andre,
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Lauretta J. Ellsworth,
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Janae L. Kirsch
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et al.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Stress
is
ubiquitous
in
our
modern
society
and
contributes
to
many
disease
states.
This
narrative
review
describes
the
effect
of
stress/distress
on
cancer
development
progression.
Seminal
randomized
controlled
trials,
systematic
reviews/meta-analyses,
distress
management
guidelines
from
National
Comprehensive
Cancer
Network
(NCCN),
American
Society
Clinical
Oncology
(ASCO),
for
Integrative
LinearOncology
(SIO)
are
highlighted.
We
describe
physiological
effects
distress,
assessment,
management.
Psychological
treatments
summarized.
Evidence-based
lifestyle
modifications
integrative
therapies
reviewed
detail,
including
mindfulness-based
techniques,
yoga,
guided
imagery,
breathing
hypnosis,
exercise,
music
therapy,
qigong/Tai
Chi,
eye
movement
desensitization
reprocessing,
improving
sleep
heart
rate
variability.
Recognition
treatment
can
improve
quality
life.
More
research
needed
determine
managing
outcomes,
as
well
best
type
duration
intervention,
noting
that
benefits
interventions
may
be
specific
patients
with
different
types.
Language: Английский
Exercise interventions for self-perceived body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy in women diagnosed with breast cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regressions
Supportive Care in Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(10)
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Language: Английский
Transcriptomic era of cancers in females: new epigenetic perspectives and therapeutic prospects
Runhe Zhu,
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Jiawei Ni,
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Jiangshan Ren
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et al.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
In
the
era
of
transcriptomics,
role
epigenetics
in
study
cancers
females
has
gained
increasing
recognition.
This
article
explores
impact
epigenetic
modifications,
such
as
DNA
methylation,
histone
modification,
and
non-coding
RNA,
on
females,
including
breast,
cervical,
ovarian
(
1
).
Our
findings
suggest
that
these
markers
not
only
influence
tumor
onset,
progression,
metastasis
but
also
present
novel
targets
for
therapeutic
intervention.
Detailed
analyses
methylation
patterns
have
revealed
aberrant
events
cancer
cells,
particularly
promoter
region
hypermethylation,
which
may
lead
to
silencing
suppressor
genes.
Furthermore,
we
examined
complex
roles
modifications
long
RNAs
regulating
expression
cancer-related
genes,
thereby
providing
a
scientific
basis
developing
targeted
therapies.
research
emphasizes
importance
understanding
functions
mechanisms
develop
effective
treatment
strategies.
Future
approaches
include
drugs
targeting
specific
markers,
could
improve
outcomes
enhance
patient
survival
quality
life.
Through
efforts,
aim
offer
new
perspectives
hope
prevention,
diagnosis,
females.
Language: Английский