Psycho-Oncology

Congratulations to Dr. Anao Zhang on being named the new Editor-in-Chief of @PsyOnc ! 👏 A leading psychosocial oncology researcher, Dr. Zhang brings deep expertise in quantitative methods, intervention research, and patient-centered care onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1…

Expanding the #PsyOnc workforce is essential to meet the growing needs of cancer survivors @PsyOnc The @APOSHQ PSO Virtual Academy demonstrates that virtual training is a feasible, acceptable, & effective strategy to build capacity for evidence-based care onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10…

Cancer survivors experience complex psychological symptoms that may not fit traditional diagnostic categories This study shows the HiTOP framework is a reliable, valid approach to better characterize mental health in survivorship @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

A new tool for clinical practice and research! The 7-item Ottawa Clinical Fear of Recurrence–Self-Report (OCFR-SR) provides a brief, reliable, and valid way to identify clinically significant fear of cancer recurrence among survivors @PsyOnc @cancer_K2A onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Caring for someone with cancer can take a profound emotional toll Through co-design with caregivers, researchers adapted an online CBT program to better address caregivers’ unique challenges and unmet psychological needs @PsyOnc @joshaw onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Up to 95% of people w cancer experience sleep problems In the #Sleep4All2 study, patients valued internet-based CBT-I combined with brief psychologist phone support, highlighting that human guidance boosts motivation, engagement, and confidence @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Nature-based immersive virtual reality may offer a simple, nonpharmacological way to reduce anxiety and distress in people with breast cancer. This meta-analysis supports its promise as a supportive care intervention across the cancer journey @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Culturally responsive psychosocial care matters. The Mind Over Matter (MOM) program was feasible, highly acceptable, and reduced anxiety and depression among Black and African American women w cancer @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10…

Suicide prevention must be part of comprehensive cancer care 🚨This meta-analysis highlights key risk factors while revealing a critical gap: current psychosocial interventions have limited evidence of effectiveness @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Which interventions work best for fear of cancer recurrence? This network meta-analysis of 61 RCTs (6,932 patients) found that CALM, comprehensive therapy, ACT, mindfulness, and CBT were among the most effective approaches for reducing FCR @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Psycho-oncology clinicians are at the forefront of patient care; but too often absent from research This perspective highlights practical ways to engage in meaningful research without protected time! @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

This study culturally adapted the ConnectMyVariant resources for Australian families, highlighting the importance of clear, locally relevant, and family-centered communication to support cascade genetic testing and cancer prevention @PsyOnc @hagsie onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

How do women with advanced ovarian cancer maintain hope? @PsyOnc This qualitative study identifies three key mechanisms: cognitive reappraisal, strong therapeutic alliances, and strategic information management onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Childhood experiences can shape health decades later Among middle-aged & older #CancerSurvivors, adverse childhood friendships were associated w greater frailty, social isolation, physical inactivity, & digital exclusion @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Can self-directed digital programs support healthy living after cancer? In this pilot study, survivors valued the co-designed psychosocial content, but engagement was limited by technology barriers, symptoms, and lack of guidance @PsyOnc @bogda_koczwara onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

🇹🇷subsample of the @IPOSPsychoOncol Survivorship Survey highlight disparities in #SuppCare delivery @PsyOnc @ozanbahcivan While institutions systematically assessed & addressed patient unmet needs, caregiver needs were less frequently evaluated & supported onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

What makes telehealth work in colorectal cancer survivorship care? @PsyOnc @KarolinaLisy #SCORE trial HCPs identified facilitators & barriers: convenience & safety, balanced against clinical appropriateness, technology challenges, & equity considerations onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

New research highlights psychological mechanisms underlying #FCR: intolerance of uncertainty and negative metacognitive beliefs differentiated FCR status, with cognitive-attentional syndrome (CAS) mediating these relationships @PsyOnc @wwtlam07 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Depression is common among head & neck cancer survivors, but what drives antidepressant use over time? In this study of 9,267 patients, adherence remained suboptimal (42%), while out-of-pocket costs were modest and unlikely to be a major barrier @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

Cancer care has advanced, but support hasn’t kept pace @BillerSheri This commentary argues #SuppCancerCare isn’t optional; it’s essential infrastructure @PsyOnc Bridging the gap from evidence to implementation is🔑to improving equity, QOL, & outcomes onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…

“Chemo brain” after lymphoma treatment is real, and may be addressable @PsyOnc @hagsie @GatesPrisc69850 In this pilot RCT, a 4-week web-based CBT program (eReCog) was feasible, acceptable, and showed signals of cognitive benefit onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/po…