Psychosocial | News

‘Incredible’ Impact of Integrative Medicine for Patients with Cancer at City of Hope

September 19th 2023

By Alex Biese

“Integrative therapies can be utilized at any point along the cancer spectrum from diagnosis, throughout treatment and into survivorship,” an expert said.

Mind-Body Therapies for Anxiety, Depression a Critical Part of Comprehensive Cancer Care

August 30th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The recent publication of a guideline recommending mindfulness-based interventions highlight how important it is as a tactic to address symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer.

My Lesson on Happiness in Spite of Cancer

August 26th 2023

By Steve Rubin

Constantly replaying scary cancer situations or drowning in anxiety isn’t only depressing it wastes valuable energy that could be used for healing.

Psychological Distress in Patients with Cancer Leads to Slower Time Until Treatment

August 20th 2023

By Ashley Chan

In patients with cancer, psychological distresses such as anxiety and depression are associated with slower time from receiving a diagnosis until the first session of treatment.

Social Connectedness May Improve Wellbeing in Young Cancer Survivors

August 15th 2023

By Rylan DeStefano

Social isolation has become prominent among young cancer survivors, though social connectedness may be beneficial to wellbeing, a recent study showed.

A New Approach to Chemo Support

August 6th 2023

By Debbie Legault

When my daughter was going through cancer, I realized that connecting with one her peers going through a similar experience was incredibly helpful.

Genetic Testing During Fertility Preservation Helps Patients ‘Stay in Control’ of Health

August 2nd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Patients with inherited cancer genes who are undergoing fertility preservation before treatment may be able to learn if their embryos have the mutation as well.

Navigating the Benefits, Access to Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer

July 13th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Palliative care can benefit patients with advanced cancer by integrating advanced care planning, pain and symptom management and counseling, among other aspects.

YouTube Misses the Mark for Videos on Prostate Cancer, Mental Health

July 3rd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

When it came to content on the mental health effects of prostate cancer, a review of YouTube videos found the results to be lacking.

Lacking Emotional Support May Impact Quality of Life in Older Patients With GI Cancers

July 1st 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients 60 years and older with gastrointestinal cancers who reported inadequate emotional support were more likely to have poorer physical and mental quality of life, although no effect was observed in overall survival.