Sun exposure and protection behaviors in urban and rural long-term melanoma survivors
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DOI: 10.1007/s00403-019-02023-7
Abstract: Given the increased risk for another occurrence of melanoma among melanoma survivors, safe sun behaviors are important. Little data exist about differences in sun behaviors among melanoma survivors residing in urban versus rural communities. We… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; protection behaviors; sun exposure; exposure protection ... See more keywords
Sun exposure reduction by melanoma survivors with wearable sensor providing real-time UV exposure and daily text messages with structured goal setting
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DOI: 10.1007/s00403-020-02163-1
Abstract: Despite knowledge of subsequent melanoma risk and the benefit of sun protection in risk reduction, melanoma survivors often do not engage in adequate sun protection and continue to sunburn at rates similar to individuals without… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; exposure; time; wearable sensor ... See more keywords
Fatigue in survivors of malignant melanoma and its determinants: a register-based cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4587-1
Abstract: PurposeFatigue has found increasing attention as a debilitating and lasting condition of cancer patients. However, it has remained unclear to what degree long-term survivors of malignant melanoma suffer from fatigue. Therefore, this study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; fatigue; survivors malignant; malignant melanoma ... See more keywords
Health-related quality of life, emotional burden, and neurocognitive function in the first generation of metastatic melanoma survivors treated with pembrolizumab: a longitudinal pilot study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05168-3
Abstract: Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the evolution of health-related quality of Life (HRQoL), emotional burden, and neurocognitive function in the first-generation metastatic melanoma survivors treated with pembrolizumab. Methods Survivors were defined… read more here.
Keywords: survivors treated; health related; study; metastatic melanoma ... See more keywords
A UVR-sensor wearable device intervention to reduce sun exposure in melanoma survivors: Results from a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281480
Abstract: Background Melanoma survivors are at increased risk of developing a second primary melanoma; however, some report sub-optimal sun behaviors and sunburns. We tested the effectiveness of a wearable device with ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-sensing technology to… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; sun; melanoma survivors; intervention ... See more keywords
Long-Term Quality of Life of Melanoma Survivors Is Comparable to that of the General Population
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.13387
Abstract: Background/Aim: There is a growing need for information regarding the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of cancer survivors. This study aimed to assess the HRQoL of patients treated for cutaneous malignant melanoma between 1980 and… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; general population; long term; quality life ... See more keywords