Psycho-Oncology @PsyOnc has officially joined @X to share cutting-edge research on the psychosocial aspects of cancer.Stay tuned for insightful studies, groundbreaking findings, and updates in the field of psycho-oncology.

Can better nurse communication improve care for kids with cancer? 💬👩‍⚕️📱. An online training + interactive e-book boosted nurse skills and improved quality of life for children with leukemia @PsyOnc.

Can treating depression improve cancer surgery outcomes? 🧠🔪. Among GI cancer patients, pre-op antidepressant use reduced complications, mortality, and costs. Screening + treatment = better recovery @PsyOnc .

How do adolescents make sense of cancer? 🧠🎨.Through metaphors and images, young patients reveal powerful insights into resilience, growth, and transformation. A must-read on the meaning-making journey of childhood cancer survivors @PsyOnc .

RT @crisbergerot: How does cancer-related distress differ btw 🇧🇷&🇲🇽?. Our study @PsyOnc found higher anxiety among Brazilian patients, & mo….

🧬 In China, Confucian values & stigma shape how hereditary cancer risk is shared or silenced. To improve cascade screening, culturally sensitive communication models are urgently needed @PsyOnc.

🧑‍⚕️ A web-based intervention didn’t significantly boost caregiver preparedness, but all family caregivers improved over time. Engagement may be key. Future efforts should better integrate support into clinical care @PsyOnc .

🗣️ For young adults facing stem cell transplant, advance care planning (ACP) isn’t just medical, it’s relational. Early, age-appropriate ACP conversations strengthen bonds, ease stress, and reduce decisional regret for both patients & caregivers @PsyOnc .

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cancer caregivers aren’t always spouses or parents, and their emotional burden is real. Assess their needs, ask how they’re doing, and include them in care and research. Supporting them helps support the patient @PsyOnc @DocApplebaum .

🧠 Mental health is a priority in cancer care, but oncology staff face barriers like time, lack of training, & unclear roles. Until specialized support is available, short-term fixes like clear referrals & documentation could help @PsyOnc .

🚬 Patients w breast cancer who smoke face 3x higher odds of depression & anxiety during chemo.Symptoms peak early but persist for many. Screening + tailored support for smokers may be critical @PsyOnc .

Breast & pelvic cancer survivors want psychosexual care after treatment, tailored to their needs, values & privacy. Preferences? 1:1 or group support, psychosexual education, & help navigating emotions, communication & sexual side effects @PsyOnc .

RT @ChrisSigno: A reflective piece celebrating the wonderful service that Child Life Therapy offers, and calling attention to efforts neede….

Can virtual support empower male caregivers in cancer care?. 🇳🇬 study found that an 8-week Zoom-based program for male partners improved spousal support & QoL in women w breast/GYN cancer. Culturally tailored, couple-based care works @PsyOnc.

Specialist prostate cancer nursing works and pays off @PsyOnc. A Social Return on Investment analysis in 🇦🇺 showed that every $1 invested in PCSN programs returns up to $2.34 in value. Strong case 4 scaling nurse-led & telenursing support.

Childhood cancer affects the whole family—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Child Life Therapy offers evidence-based support to help children and carers navigate treatment, build resilience, & foster long-term adjustment @PsyOnc @ChrisSigno .

Cognitive impairment may shape how breast cancer survivors with diabetes view their illness @PsyOnc . Impairments in attention, memory & executive function were linked to more inaccurate beliefs about diabetes—affecting self-management.

How do cancer care professionals grieve?. This scoping review highlights that grief is common—but underrecognized—in oncology teams. Clearer definitions and better support systems are urgently needed @PsyOnc.

What matters most to adolescents living with advanced cancer?. By analyzing their own social media posts, this study identified 6 domains of quality of life—like “normalcy” and “purpose.”. Centering their voices is key to better care @PsyOnc.

Nearly half of total laryngectomy patients face mental health challenges—yet 39% of head & neck surgeons feel uncomfortable addressing them. Most want better support, but lack training/resources. Bridging this gap is critical @PsyOnc.

Spouses who screen together, stay healthier together? @PsyOnc. Japanese study of 2,022 couples found strong concordance in cancer screening—if one spouse attends, the other is ~2.7× more likely to go too. Couple-based interventions could boost prevention.