Oncologie psychosociale

JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jul 1;9(7):e2623871. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.23871. ABSTRACT IMPORTANCE: Psychological distress in breast cancer survivors (BCS) is highly prevalent. Access to treatment is limited by barriers, including a lack of psychotherapists. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a scalable, publicly accessible digital mental…

Contemp Clin Trials. 2026 Jul 21:108409. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2026.108409. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Up to 25% of people with cancer will become clinically depressed. Unfortunately, most cancer patients with depression do not receive adequate treatment. The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is an evidence-based system of care that…

BMJ Open. 2026 Jul 22;16(7):e110148. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110148. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Hepatocellular carcinoma is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide, with immune checkpoint inhibitors transforming treatment paradigms despite modest response rates of approximately 30%. Emotional distress, encompassing depression and anxiety symptoms…

Psychooncology. 2026 Jun;35(6):e70512. doi: 10.1002/pon.70512. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Older adults with cancer (OACs) are a large and vulnerable population, with approximately 15% reporting clinically significant depressive symptoms. Yet, OACs are more likely than younger patients to decline a mental health referral. Understanding OACs' experience of…

J Clin Nurs. 2026 May 20. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70365. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT AIM: To systematically review the evidence on diagnostic prediction models for depression in patients with breast cancer. DESIGN: Systematic review. DATA SOURCES: Ten databases were searched from inception to 22 August 2025, with an updated search on 17 December…

Psychooncology. 2026 Jun;35(6):e70521. doi: 10.1002/pon.70521. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Globally, people with head and neck cancer (HNC) are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to all other cancers. Yet most HNC suicidality studies focus on estimating prevalence, rather than how to assess and support people with suicidal ideation within routine…

Arch Suicide Res. 2026 Apr-Jun;30(2):365-386. doi: 10.1080/13811118.2025.2533195. Epub 2025 Jul 26. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Cancer patients are at increased risk for suicidal crises, making suicide prevention a pertinent issue for clinical practice. However, international research suggests that healthcare providers are anxious and, for example, do not…

J Appl Gerontol. 2026 Jul 18:7334648261469615. doi: 10.1177/07334648261469615. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Chronic vascular comorbidities are associated with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), yet less well studied in cancer survivors self-managing their everyday activities. This study aimed to examine the association between chronic vascular…

Psychooncology. 2026 Jul;35(7):e70531. doi: 10.1002/pon.70531. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Symptoms of anxiety, including worry and sleep, can be exacerbated by impending medical appointments. These symptoms can impact cancer survivors' ability to prepare for or process information during their appointments. AIMS: The current study aimed to investigate…

Brain Behav Immun. 2026 Jun 28:106881. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2026.106881. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Cancer-related inflammation and metabolic alterations extend beyond the tumor microenvironment, exerting systemic effects that disrupt energy homeostasis and contribute to reduced physical function and chronic fatigue. The cGAS-STING pathway has…

Cancer Surviv Res Care. 2026;4(1):2670090. doi: 10.1080/28352610.2026.2670090. Epub 2026 May 8. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate the associations of obesity and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) among breast cancer survivors, and the impact of their co-occurrence on physical function. METHODS: In a nationwide randomized clinical trial, we assessed body…

Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2026 Jul 20;60:e20250451. doi: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2025-0451en. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Bach Flower Remedies Therapy on the hope and quality of life of people with advanced cancer. METHOD: Randomized, triple-blind (1:1) clinical trial in a high-complexity public hospital in the…

Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jun 26;105(26):e49393. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000049393. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and impaired quality of life (QoL) are common consequences among breast cancer survivors. While acupuncture is increasingly applied as a complementary therapy, its efficacy remains unclear owing to inconsistent…

Support Care Cancer. 2026 Jun 27;34(7):699. doi: 10.1007/s00520-026-10910-9. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Sleep disorders are highly prevalent among lung cancer patients and seriously affect their quality of life and mental health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of non-pharmacological interventions on sleep quality,…

Semin Oncol Nurs. 2026 Jun 27:152284. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2026.152284. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Women referred for cervical screening because of abnormal cervical smears also require emotional and psychological support because of the fear of cancer diagnosis. OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to determine the effect of the…

Support Care Cancer. 2026 Jun 27;34(7):698. doi: 10.1007/s00520-026-10948-9. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer frequently results in radiation-induced xerostomia, a chronic symptom that can persist long-term and compromise oral function and survivorship. METHODS: A cross-sectional, non-interventional survey was conducted…

SAGE Open Nurs. 2026 Jun 24;12:23779608261457726. doi: 10.1177/23779608261457726. eCollection 2026 Jan-Dec. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), which integrates cognitive therapy principles with mindfulness practices, may address both psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) among women with cancer. However,…

J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2026 May 20:21565333261451812. doi: 10.1177/21565333261451812. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Young adult cancer survivors (YACS; 18-39 years old) face ongoing physical and psychosocial sequelae. The REDEFINE study tested the feasibility of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) using a randomized design…

Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2026 Jun;23(3):e70150. doi: 10.1111/wvn.70150. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) have been shown to be effective in reducing fatigue, depression, and improving quality of life (QoL) in patients with lung cancer. However, given the diversity of NPIs, the most effective intervention remains to…

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