Psycho-Oncology

Psycho-Oncology @PsyOnc has officially joined @X to share cutting-edge research on the psychosocial aspects of cancer Stay tuned for insightful studies, groundbreaking findings, and updates in the field of psycho-oncology

🧘‍♀️ Can mind-body interventions support those living with precursor blood cancers? This RCT @PsyOnc shows the SMART-3RP program reduced global distress, depression, and boosted coping & optimism in patients with MGUS & SMM onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

⚠️ Suicidal ideation affects up to 17% of childhood cancer survivors @PsyOnc 📚 Scoping review highlights: 🔍 Suicide mortality is low, but ideation is common ❗ Inconsistent data on risk factors 🛑 Universal screening across survivorship is essential onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🧠 Can reshaping interpretation bias boost resilience in breast cancer survivors? @PsyOnc 🌐 The FRAME CBM-I intervention was well-accepted & showed: 🔹 Moderate improvements in bias & resilience 🔹 High adherence (80%) 🔹 No adverse events onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

📱 Can a WeChat-based tool support parents of kids w cancer? @PsyOnc 🧠 The “No problem” mini-program delivered 8 weeks of problem-solving skills training ✅ High satisfaction & engagement ⬆️ Improved coping & family adaptation ⬇️ Parental depression onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

A global #SuppOnc study in @PsyOnc from @crisbergerot N=1,105 cancer patients in 🇧🇷 and 🇲🇽 Brazilians ⬆️ anxiety 😨 Mexicans ⬆️ depression 😭 Gender, age, and stage were 🔑 factors. Culturally tailored support is urgently needed in #LATAM 🔗: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po……

💔Cancer affects two lives, not one Distinct distress patterns in couples facing stage IV cancer: 🔹Patients: fatigue, depression, future fears 🔹Partners: anxiety, financial stress @PsyOnc @crisbergerot @Matthewloscalz1 @bitz_courtney @PauloBergerot onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🌱 Palliative care for adolescents & young adults (AYAs) w cancer is still evolving This systematic review @PsyOnc synthesizes 20 years of research, highlighting unique needs, care gaps, & urgent priorities in AYA #PallCare 📌 A roadmap for progress onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🏥 What does family-centered cancer care really mean? This mixed-methods study @PsyOnc asked diverse family members what matters most, and found 5 key priorities, from financial help to family education. 🎯 Time to turn insight into action onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🧠 Carers of people with brain tumors face profound emotional & safety challenges due to personality changes, often in silence This study @PsyOnc reveals taboo thoughts, complex grief, & urgent needs for targeted support @hagsie onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🧠 Can we predict anticipatory grief in caregivers? @PsyOnc This study developed a validated model & web-based tool to identify family caregivers of cancer patients at high risk for anticipatory grief in 🇨🇳 Tool: nomogrameofag.shinyapps.io/dynnomapp/ Paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🗣️ What helps - or hinders - pts w cancer from engaging in Shared Decision Making (SDM)? 📚 This review @PsyOnc identifies 33 patient-reported barriers & facilitators, from emotional burden to physician support onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🎗️ Family caregivers of children w cancer often face severe, lasting traumatic stress, but are current interventions effective? @gary_rodin 🧠 This review @PsyOnc finds promising results, yet highlights major gaps in trial quality & caregiver diversity onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Cancer clinical trial participants, especially in urogenital & prostate trials, value strong team relationships, ongoing communication, and knowing their impact @PsyOnc @hagsie @Prof_IanD @DrCraigGedye onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

💑 Young adult couples facing cancer navigate disrupted milestones, intimacy challenges, and shifting priorities - together @PsyOnc 🗣️ Unmet psychosocial needs and a strong interest in tailored, developmentally appropriate couple-based interventions onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🕊️ “The final goodbye begins at hello” A moving paper from the @APOSHQ symposium explores how #PsychoSocial care honors life while acknowledging death = through presence, humility, & meaning-making @PsyOnc @LoriWIener @Matthewloscalz1 @BillyRosaPhD onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🧠 New study @PsyOnc sheds light on anxiety in men with prostate cancer: 🔍 “Inability to control worry” emerged as the most central symptom in the anxiety network 📊 Network analysis offers a path toward more targeted, symptom-focused treatments onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

📢 New study from Malawi 🇲🇼 @PsyOnc Why are women with cervical cancer presenting too late for treatment? 🔍 Findings from Zomba Central Hospital reveal deep-rooted sociocultural & health system barriers—from stigma and poverty to referral delays. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Our latest study in @PsyOnc highlights the distinct and shared distress experiences of patients with stage IV cancer and their partners W @Matthewloscalz1 @bitz_courtney @montypal @PauloBergerot 💬Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

👶 Childhood ALL impacts more than the patient. Parents’ distress affects kids’ QOL @PsyOnc 📊 Study shows: 📉 Lower HRQoL vs. healthy peers 📈 Gradual improvement during treatment 💡 Parental anx/dep linked to child outcomes, especially mid-treatment onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

When cancer care ignores culture, trust suffers @PsyOnc 📍A Black woman felt unheard post-transplant, until a multidisciplinary, family-centered meeting changed everything 💬 Racially responsive care = listening, affirming, engaging. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…