Patient-reported and objectively measured physical function in older breast cancer survivors and cancer-free controls

Sexual Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors

Background: Approximately 12.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. Breast cancer is accompanied by alternation in body image and worries about sexual attractiveness. Thus, sexual life of breast cancer survivor’s needs special attention. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of breast cancer on women’s sexual function.  ...

Objectively measured versus self-reported physical activity in children and adolescents with cancer

OBJECTIVE Existing research recognizes low levels of physical activity in pediatric patients with cancer, but much uncertainty exists about their capability to self-reflect physical activity levels. The objective of this study was to compare results of subjective self-reports and objective accelerometers regarding levels of daily walking as well as moderate-to-vigorous physical activities. ME...

Objectively measured and self-reported sedentary time in older Canadians

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine objectively measured total and self-reported leisure sedentary time among older Canadians by work status. METHODS The analysis was based on 1729 older adults (60-79 years) from the 2007/09 and 2010/11 Canadian Health Measures Survey. Work status, functional limitations, smoking, and perceived health were assessed by self-report and waist circumfe...

Objectively assessed physical activity levels in Spanish cancer survivors.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To objectively assess physical activity (PA) levels in a cohort of Spanish cancer survivors. DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional. SETTING The Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada and two healthcare centers in Madrid, Spain. SAMPLE 204 cancer survivors and 115 adults with no history of cancer. METHODS Participants wore a triaxial accelerometer for seven or more consec...

Objectively measured physical activity and mortality in older adults.