Social Isolation Among Individuals With Cancer.

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the social isolation of individuals with cancer. Studies about how to address social isolation among patients with cancer are limited, yet data from other high-risk populations can inform.

Predictors of adjustment and growth in women with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Purpose/objectives: To analyze predictors of adjustment and growth in women who had experienced recurrent ovarian cancer using components of the Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and Adaptation as a conceptual framework.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Setting: Participants were recruited from national cancer advocacy groups.

Husbands' perspective of living with wives' ovarian cancer.

Objectives: The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experience of ovarian cancer from the husband's perspective.

Methods: Participants were recruited through a large Midwestern hospital and a state ovarian cancer advocacy organization. A one-time telephone interview was conducted with each participant.

Stories of breast cancer through art.

Purpose/objectives: To describe the use of an art exhibit, created in response to breast cancer survivor stories, and additional supplementary activities to increase cancer awareness and provide support to those with cancer.

Data Sources: Published articles and books, personal experiences.

Data Synthesis: Art has been used to educate and promote the expression of emotions.

Twin quilts--stories to be told.

A perusal of the literature reveals the many ways quilt design and personal communication is interwoven. We selected quilt making to provide those affected by breast cancer-as a patient, friend or relative-the opportunity to communicate their experience through quilt making. With the participation of community quilters, a concept and quilt design was developed to incorporate the work of patients and others in making a quilt.