Psychological Effect of an Early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis May Be Underappreciated
Findings of a prospective study demonstrated that the psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis can be significant even with cancers that have a good prognosis.
Psycho-Oncology
HuCare Quality Improvement Strategy for Psychosocial Care Positively Affects Emotional Elements of Health-Related Quality of Life
Interestingly, patients who presented with lower baseline anxiety and fewer unmet needs were shown to have the biggest benefit.
Incorporating Distress Screening Improves Referrals in Telephonic Case Management for Cancer Patients
This study validated the effectiveness of the NCCN Distress Thermometer and Problem List for Patients, validated tools for assessing distress in patients with cancer, for use in telephonic case management.
Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders Seen With Head and Neck Cancers
Mental health disorders may be an adverse effect of head and neck cancer diagnosis, treatment, or treatment morbidities.
The Role of Positive Psychology in Oncology Practice
A novel approach to how patients — and nurses — think about challenges can improve their mood and coping ability during a cancer crisis. Strategies that support better moods are also offered.
PROMS Tool Revealed Unmet Needs in Care of Resected Colorectal Cancer
A report on pilot groups’ use and evaluation of a PROMS tool for patients who underwent surgical treatment for colorectal cancer showed unmet needs in several domains.
Negative Body Image Persists for Women Undergoing Risk-Reduction Mastectomy
A prospective study sought to measure levels of satisfaction at 1 year and at long term (6 to 20 years) after prophylactic RRM in women with no cancer diagnosis (bilateral mastectomy) and in those with a breast cancer diagnosis (contralateral mastectomy).
Depression and Adherence to Oral Anticancer Therapy
A prospective pilot study investigated the impact of depression on adherence to oral anticancer therapy in older patients with a wide range of advanced solid tumors.
Psychoeducational Intervention of Little Benefit in Breast Cancer
Brief psychoeducational group intervention had little effect on anxiety or body image, but patients said that psychoeducational group study was an important intervention in their life.
Study Identifies Disparities in Pyscho-oncologic Care
Psycho-oncologic care is more frequently provided in centers specializing in certain cancer types vs others and in longer-certified centers.
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