🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Can genetic risk scores help people who smoke make healthier choices? This study found high interest in polygenic risk scores (PRS) to guide smoking cessation & lung cancer prevention, highlighting the need for clear comm & shared decision-making Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Medical mistrust is real—and patients are talking about it online In 100k+ Reddit posts, 1 in 5 expressed mistrust—mostly toward healthcare professionals. Key drivers? Feeling dismissed, poor communication, and perceived incompetence Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Supportive care needs after colorectal cancer go far beyond treatment Psycho-Oncology Billy Rosa, PhD, MBE, APRN In Malaysia, patients reported high needs in healthcare access, clear info, and emotional support—especially younger adults and those in public hospitals onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

“It’s not just the meds—it’s how we cope.” Psycho-Oncology This systematic review of qualitative studies reveals how women on endocrine therapy for breast cancer experience and manage symptoms—and highlights major gaps in support, info, and care onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

“I want to move, but I need support.” Women with metastatic breast cancer see the value of physical activity—but face physical, emotional, and systemic barriers. Tailored, accessible support is urgently needed Psycho-Oncology

Is more time always better for shared decision-making? Psycho-Oncology This study finds that time matters—but how it’s used matters more. Patients vary in how much time they need, and many aren’t even aware they have a choice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

“Clinical-only” cancer diagnoses leave many residents with dementia unseen. In UK nursing homes, people with dementia & cancer often miss out on key decisions & symptom management. Time to support staff & rethink how we care Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

People with intellectual & developmental disabilities report more severe cancer symptoms—especially anxiety & depression Psycho-Oncology This findings underscore the urgent need for tailored support & equity in cancer care onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

“My choice, shaped by us.” HSCT decisions in Vietnam reflect trust, culture & relationships Relational autonomy reveals how patients navigate choices with family, clinicians & social ties Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Mobile app use by gynecological cancer patients ↓ symptom severity, anxiety, & cancer-related worry — while boosting physical, social & psychological adaptation Tech + care = stronger support during chemo Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

How patients perceive death risk shapes hospice decisions—directly & through emotions & confidence in decisions Psycho-Oncology Social support & hospice knowledge can ease the process Better communication + psychosocial support = improved advance care planning onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

In early breast cancer, the vulnerability to harm/illness schema mediates how attachment anxiety impacts distress Tailoring interventions to target illness-specific schemas may improve coping & emotional outcomes Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Spouses who screen together, stay healthier together? Psycho-Oncology Japanese study of 2,022 couples found strong concordance in cancer screening—if one spouse attends, the other is ~2.7× more likely to go too. Couple-based interventions could boost prevention onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Nearly half of total laryngectomy patients face mental health challenges—yet 39% of head & neck surgeons feel uncomfortable addressing them Most want better support, but lack training/resources Bridging this gap is critical Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

What matters most to adolescents living with advanced cancer? By analyzing their own social media posts, this study identified 6 domains of quality of life—like “normalcy” and “purpose.” Centering their voices is key to better care Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

How do cancer care professionals grieve? This scoping review highlights that grief is common—but underrecognized—in oncology teams Clearer definitions and better support systems are urgently needed Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Cognitive impairment may shape how breast cancer survivors with diabetes view their illness Psycho-Oncology Impairments in attention, memory & executive function were linked to more inaccurate beliefs about diabetes—affecting self-management onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Childhood cancer affects the whole family—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Child Life Therapy offers evidence-based support to help children and carers navigate treatment, build resilience, & foster long-term adjustment Psycho-Oncology Christina Signorelli, PhD onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Specialist prostate cancer nursing works and pays off Psycho-Oncology A Social Return on Investment analysis in 🇦🇺 showed that every $1 invested in PCSN programs returns up to $2.34 in value Strong case 4 scaling nurse-led & telenursing support onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Can virtual support empower male caregivers in cancer care? 🇳🇬 study found that an 8-week Zoom-based program for male partners improved spousal support & QoL in women w breast/GYN cancer Culturally tailored, couple-based care works Psycho-Oncology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…