Psycho-Oncology is the official journal of the @APOSHQ & the @BPOSUK | Editor-in-Chief @BillyRosaPhD | SoMe Ed @crisbergerotonlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/109916…Joined January 2024
🏃♂️Prostate cancer survivors in🇫🇷: why do some stay active while others don’t? @PsyOnc
Interviews reveal PA engagement is shaped by emotions, social context & past experiences with sport
👉Tailored, personalized support is key to boost sustainable PA & QOL
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Adolescents & young adults w cancer face major psychological health challenges
Mixed-methods study shows @PsyOnc
1️⃣Need for proactive, ongoing support
2️⃣Social connectedness
3️⃣Age-appropriate coping
4️⃣Building resilience
➡️Key directions for interventions!
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New review from the STRONG-AYA project
Cancer profoundly shapes adolescents’ & young adults’ romantic/sexual relationships, impacting self-image, intimacy, disclosure, & support
Findings highlight challenges & opportunities for growth & resilience @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (eMBCT) reduced psychological distress in people with cancer @PsyOnc
🧘♀️ Group-blended eMBCT showed stronger & sustained effects vs CAU
💻 Individual-unguided eMBCT also effective at follow-up
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CBT reduces cancer-related fatigue, but patients with advanced cancer show smaller benefits than those treated e curative intent @PsyOnc
Catastrophizing, a key mediator, was less improved in advanced cancer @HannekevanLaar1onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Patients w breast cancer w BRCA variants in Korea face gaps in info, support & decision-making for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
Shared decision-making & extra resources could improve patient-centered care @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Communication skills training improves physicians’ truth-telling and reduces patient anxiety, depression & distress after bad news
CST should be integrated into medical education & in-service training @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Culturally tailored telenovela-style videos plus patient navigation boosted genetic counseling & testing uptake among at-risk Latinas for hereditary breast & ovarian cancer
Narrative education can reduce disparities in cancer prevention @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
In western Saudi Arabia, awareness of melanoma risks is moderate, but sun-protective behaviours remain low
Targeted interventions are needed to close knowledge; action gaps, especially for men & lower-educated groups @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Psycho-oncology services in India improve patient care & clinician productivity, but national-level strategies are needed for equitable access
Early mental health support is key in the cancer care continuum @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Patients w breast cancer & caregivers benefit from shared medical info, joint decision-making & emotional support
This study highlights the importance of dyadic, person-centered care to reduce distress & improve treatment confidence @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
1 in 3 head & neck cancer survivors still report unmet supportive care needs 5 yrs post-treatment, esp. fatigue & dry mouth
Fear of recurrence & painkiller use strongly linked to higher needs @PsyOnc
Women in Sub-Saharan Africa w cervical cancer face physical, sexual, psychological & socio-economic challenges
This review calls for culturally sensitive, comprehensive care, spanning awareness, early detection, support & treatment @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Caregivers of terminally ill patients in Tanzania face exhaustion, distress & social isolation; yet lean on family, community & faith for support
This study calls for embedding caregiver needs into cancer care, esp. in low-resource settings @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Childhood cancer reshapes parenting dynamics
This study found mothers often carry the ‘emotion work’ while fathers lean on avoidant coping, highlighting the need for gender-aware support to strengthen parental relationships @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Over 1 in 5 cancer survivors show signs of subclinical hikikomori, linked to depression & stigma
Early interventions to address mental health & stigma are critical for preventing social withdrawal @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer face unpredictable energy levels, distress & social challenges
This study highlights the need for patient-centered care & interventions that foster hope and reduce distress @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
In home hospice, cancer caregivers’ perceptions of patient symptoms, mood & sleep are deeply interconnected
This study shows mood worsens sleep difficulty, highlighting the need for interventions that support both mental health & rest @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Cancer survivors & caregivers share interconnected symptoms
This trial found that adding telephone interpersonal counseling to education strengthened caregiver→survivor effects on anxiety, highlighting the dyadic nature of distress @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
Patients w colorectal cancer with an ostomy report significantly more body image concerns & sexual dysfunction
This meta-analysis underscores the need for better support addressing intimacy & self-image in survivorship care @PsyOnconlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…
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