ASCO Endorses SIO Guideline for Integrative Therapies in Breast Cancer
Guideline recommends therapies for reducing anxiety/stress, depression/mood disorders, nausea
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Anxiety Not Relieved With Handholding, Stress Ball Use During Skin Cancer Excision
Most dermatologic procedures are performed with local anesthesia only. In this study, researchers sought to determine if hand-holding or squeezing a stress ball could ease patients’ anxiety during skin excision procedures.
Incidence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder High Among Patients With Cancer
Study evaluates the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with cancer from diagnosis through survivorship.
Anxiety, Depression Higher, QOL Lower Between Chemotherapy Cycles for Breast Cancer
A longitudinal study assessed psychological status of postoperative patients with breast cancer between adjuvant chemotherapy for anxiety and depression.
Anxiety Levels High in Diagnosis, Treatment Planning Phases of Cancer Journey
Questionnaires completed before and after a clinic visit revealed the potential anxiety of patients during the diagnosis and treatment planning phases of their cancer journey.
Preventing Body-Trauma Triggers During Radiation Therapy for Cancer
Some patients undergoing radiation therapy may experience traumatic symptoms if they had a prior experience that triggered their “fight, flight, or freeze” response. Somatic experiencing may help these patients manage their symptoms during their radiation treatments.
Nurse-Led Psychological Intervention Beneficial in Breast Cancer
Participants with high risk of depression reported lower mood disturbance, anxiety, depression following intervention.
Combination Better At Easing Agitated Delirium in Advanced Cancer Patients
Lorazepam plus haloperidol is more effective than haloperidol alone at reducing agitation, study finds.
Cancer Recurrence Fear Reduced by Novel Psychological Intervention
‘Conquer Fear’ decreased fear among survivors of breast and colorectal cancer and melanoma compared with relaxation techniques.
Anxiety, Distress Common Among Patients With BCR-ABL-negative MPNs
In this study, researchers measured the psychological manifestations among patients with BCR-ABL-negative MPNs to determine the effects of anxiety, distress, and depression on symptom burden in this patient population.
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