Exercise use as complementary therapy among breast and prostate cancer survivors receiving active treatment: examination of exercise intention.

Background: Exercise is associated with an improved quality of life among cancer survivors. Previous research has highlighted the utility of the theory of planned behavior in understanding cancer survivors' intention to exercise. The purpose of this study was to extend the research on the theory of planned behavior in relation to exercise intention in breast cancer survivors and to provide preliminary evidence supporting its application with prostate cancer survivors during treatment.

Patient-physician communication regarding use of complementary therapies during cancer treatment.

It is estimated that as many as 80% of adult cancer patients use at least one form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) during or after conventional treatment. Studies of physician-patient communication about the use of CAM have concluded that patients frequently do not tell their oncologists about their use of CAM and physicians consistently underestimate the numbers of their patients using CAM. The purpose of this multi-site study was to assess newly diagnosed cancer patients' and oncologists' communication practices with regard to complementary therapies.

Toward Understanding Women Who Request Removal of Silicone Breast Implants.

Fifty-five women were surveyed prior to explantation of their silicone breast implants regarding their reasons for having implants and their reasons for wanting them removed. Open-ended questions were used and content analysis was done to identify themes in their responses. Most of the women had implants for cosmetic reasons, with 28% having them for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.