Breast and prostate cancer survivors' understanding of risk and management of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal side effects of treatment: findings from focus groups.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Survival after a cancer diagnosis is improving, increasing the importance of understanding and managing long-term treatment-related adverse effects. This study aimed to understand breast and prostate cancer survivors' understanding of how cancer treatment may affect cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health.

Methods

Australian breast and prostate cancer survivors treated with therapies with known cardiovascular adverse effects were recruited via a private cancer care provider. Participants completed an online background questionnaire, then participated in a focus group. Focus groups were recorded, transcribed, then analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

In total, 26 cancer survivors (15 breast, 11 prostate; mean age 67 years) participated in one o

SUBMITTER: Dalla Via J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12182484 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature