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{"title":"The relationship between self-compassion and psychological distress in cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Shahaf Bitan, Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon, Michal Lavidor, Shimrit Daches","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2570787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2570787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Self-compassion, directing kindness toward oneself during difficult experiences, has been linked to lower anxiety, depression, and stress throughout the cancer trajectory. This meta-analysis aimed to systematically review existing findings, calculate aggregated effect sizes, and examine cancer phase (acute vs. survivorship) as a potential moderator.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 studies (3,626 participants across 13 countries) was conducted, assessing associations between self-compassion and anxiety (14 studies), depression (20), and stress (14) in cancer populations. PsycInfo, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched on June 6, 2025.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Medium-to-large negative associations were found between self-compassion and both anxiety and stress, and a large negative association with depression. Cancer phase moderated the relationship with stress, showing a stronger effect in survivorship than in the acute phase.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Self-compassion appears protective against psychological distress in cancer patients, especially during survivorship. Tailoring self-compassion-based interventions to cancer phase may enhance their effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hair loss, love stays.","authors":"Awu Isaac Oben","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2570784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2570784","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cancer fatigue and hair loss experiences among American Indian men.","authors":"Felicia Schanche Hodge, Tracy Line Itty","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2568912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2568912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Little is known about the cancer symptom experiences of Indigenous populations, particularly concerning fatigue and hair loss. Hair loss can have many detrimental effects given the significant cultural importance of hair in Indigenous communities. Gaining a better understanding of the unique perspectives of American Indian male cancer survivors as they manage these two distinct symptoms is essential for improving symptom management and quality of life measures in this underserved population. <b>Methods:</b> A multi-pronged study explored the barriers, facilitators, and cultural constructs associated with cancer symptoms. Focus group sessions with American Indian cancer survivors and caregivers in the Southwest gathered data on survivor experiences, with male responses isolated for analysis. The subsequent randomized control trial intervention (<i>N</i> = 231) tested an educational toolkit and \"Talking Circles\" designed to help survivors and their families better manage cancer symptoms. <b>Results:</b> Study findings report on the unique fatigue and hair loss experiences of American Indian male cancer survivors. <b>Conclusion:</b> The insights gained prove valuable for educational and intervention programs targeting the mangagement of cancer symptoms among Indigenous populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"Pink is my least favorite color\": experiences of sexual minority women and partners navigating breast cancer.","authors":"Elizabeth K Arthur, Megan E Gandy, Eric Sette, John A Fuller, Laura K Flora, Julia M Applegate, Jennifer Suchland, Katie Klakos, Michele Battle-Fisher, Clara N Lee","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2567399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2567399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Studies describing breast cancer care experiences of sexual minority women (SMW) and partners of survivors are lacking. Using a community-engaged approach, we characterized barriers to quality, person-centered care and quality of life outcomes in sexual minority breast cancer survivors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sexual minority breast cancer survivors and partners participated in a brief survey and 60-minute qualitative interview. Data were analyzed using applied thematic analysis using NVivo software.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Participants were survivors (<i>n</i> = 14), partners (<i>n</i> = 5), and individuals who were both survivors and partners (<i>n</i> = 4). Three themes describe the influence of sexual orientation on the cancer experience; influence of cancer treatment on sexuality, gender experience, and relationships; and advice for other SMW survivors and breast cancer clinicians.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Significant gaps in breast cancer care delivery were identified, warranting clinical education, resources, and interventions to improve SMW breast cancer care.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social wellbeing, loneliness, and symptom burden in head and neck cancer survivors: a latent class analysis.","authors":"Eden R Brauer, Kristen R Choi, Laura Petersen, Patricia A Ganz, Maie A St John, Deborah J Wong, Emily J Martin","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2565302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2565302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To identify patterns of co-occurring symptoms in a sample of head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors; compare symptom burden among latent classes; and examine associations between symptom classes and social wellbeing outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional survey of HNC survivors ≥1 year post-diagnosis was conducted in 2020 using a tumor registry at an academic medical center. Primary outcomes were loneliness and activities impairment. Participants reported 19 HNC-specific symptoms using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer HNC module (EORTC HN-43), and general cancer symptoms (sleep, pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue). Latent class analysis was used to identify subgroups with different symptom patterns. Multivariable regression models were estimated to examine associations between class membership and social wellbeing outcomes.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Three hundred forty-seven survivors (mean age 65.5 ± 11.3 years; 3.72 ± 2.3 years post-diagnosis) completed the survey. Participants were predominantly male (72.6%), White (81.6%), and under age 65 years at diagnosis (59.4%). Three symptom classes were identified: (1) complex symptom burden (45%), (2) oral/sensory symptom dominant (38.9%), and (3) limited symptom impact (15.8%). Membership in the complex symptom burden class was associated with increased activity impairment (<i>β</i> = 28.6, <i>SE</i> = 3.7, <i>p</i><.001) and increased loneliness (<i>β</i> = 1.1, <i>SE</i> = 0.2, <i>p</i><.001) compared to the oral/sensory class (most similar to overall sample).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Elevated and complex HNC symptom burden is associated with higher levels of general cancer symptoms and risk for loneliness and reduced engagement in daily activities. Tailored survivorship care models addressing symptom profiles of HNC survivors, particularly those with complex symptom burden, are needed to improve quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Religious and existential coping among pediatric cancer patients and healthy controls: Impact on psychological growth and distress.","authors":"Evan E Rooney, Alanna Long, Sean Phipps, Rachel T Webster","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2567405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2567405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the longitudinal relationship between the use of religious and existential coping strategies on future psychological growth and distress among youth with a history of cancer and matched peers without cancer.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Participants (<i>n</i> = 294; cancer history = 179; no cancer history = 115) were aged 8-17 years at time of study enrollment. Participants completed assessments of religious and existential coping 3 years from baseline assessment, and assessments of psychological stress and growth 5 years from baseline assessment. Regression analyses examined medical, sociodemographic, and religious and existential coping factors associated with assessments of psychological stress and growth. The moderating roles of religious and existential coping on the relationship between group membership (i.e. those with/without cancer history) and psychological distress and growth were explored.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant interaction effect was observed for psychological distress which indicated non-cancer comparisons, but not youth with cancer, reported greater psychological distress at year 5 when low levels of existential coping were reported at year 3. Additionally, a significant interaction effect was observed for psychological growth which indicated youth with cancer, but not non-cancer comparisons, reported greater psychological growth at year 5 when high levels of religious coping were reported at year 3.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results highlight religious coping was associated with greater psychological growth but not distress among youth with cancer, and suggest clinicians should aim to treat patient's spirituality with cultural humility and find ways to incorporate aspects of patient's spirituality into evidence-based behavioral health treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145201374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Centering the voices of African American women with cancer: A story circle approach to address communication disparities.","authors":"Billie J Baldwin","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2559638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2559638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>African American women experience significant disparities in cancer outcomes, shaped not only by social determinants of health but also by persistent communication barriers within oncology care. This manuscript presents a trauma-informed, culturally grounded intervention - story circles - a narrative-based program designed to improve relational trust and mutual understanding between African American women with cancer and their oncology providers.</p><p><strong>Approach: </strong>This article outlines the conceptual foundations, implementation strategy, and evaluation framework for story circles in oncology. The model integrates trauma-informed care, narrative medicine, and critical race theory, and is adapted from UNESCO and the Free Southern Theater's Story Circle Process. It is designed to support cross-cultural dialogue in a structured, inclusive setting.</p><p><strong>Program description: </strong>Oncology social workers facilitate sessions of four to six participants using structured storytelling prompts and reflective dialogue. Participants include African American women with cancer and oncology providers. Each session emphasizes cultural humility, listening without judgment, and honoring lived experience. Story circles promote trust, and provider empathy, relational insight, and communication equity.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Story circles are a low-cost, scalable strategy that aligns with institutional health equity priorities and national quality standards and can be integrated into ongoing professional development and psychosocial oncology services. Oncology social workers are well-positioned to lead implementation. This model supports cultural responsiveness, strengthens communication, and can inform future quality improvement and policy initiatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145139079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sociocultural considerations in the HRQOL outcomes of school-age Latino survivors of childhood cancer.","authors":"Sabrina Menezes, Amelia Carrera, Emily C Martinez, Melodey Soong, Laura Bava, Lisa Mueller, Heather Huszti, Van Huynh, Kathleen Ingman, Sunita K Patel","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2552379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2552379","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Young Latino survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL) are at higher risk for adverse psychosocial health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, past research investigating within-group variation is limited. The current study compared HRQOL among sub-groups of Latino pediatric ALL/LL survivors based on dominant language spoken at home.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Young Latino ALL/LL survivors and their parent (Spanish-speaking <i>n</i> = 50; English-Speaking <i>n</i> = 56).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Language groups were compared on child self-reports and parent proxies from the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL).</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Children from predominantly Spanish-speaking families reported higher social functioning <i>F</i>(1, 105) = [15.21], <i>p</i> < 0.001); however, this difference was not present for older children (ages ≥ 9 years).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Younger Latino survivors from predominantly Spanish-speaking families may experience better social functioning, warranting further investigation on protective factors of traditional Latino culture for social functioning in Latino CCS.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145126155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Blood biomarkers and medication response following group psychotherapy as an add-on treatment in refractory idiopathic myelodysplasia.","authors":"Daniela Polese, Alessandro Mazzetta, Leonarda Galiuto, Giovanni Di Nardo, Pasquale Parisi","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2559636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2559636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Refractory anemia is a hallmark of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs), a heterogeneous group of clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders. Approximately 12% of MDS patients are under 50 years old, and nearly 50% exhibit poor response to standard treatments. Psychodynamic psychotherapy has been shown to be particularly effective in treating somatic disorders and medically unexplained symptoms.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study reports a clinical case in which group psychotherapy, in combination with standard treatment, led to improvements in hematological parameters and treatment response in a patient with MDS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 48-year-old male patient diagnosed with idiopathic refractory myelodysplasia was undergoing treatment with epoetin (40,000 IU/ml, twice weekly) and vitamin B12 (1 g/day). The patient, experiencing depressive and obsessive symptoms, voluntarily initiated a group psychotherapy, based on the Human Birth Theory, a framework that fosters a clinician's focus on curability and vitality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The patient experienced gradual improvements in both psychological and medical conditions. Hematological para-meters began to improve after two years of therapy, reaching a stable normal range after four years. Psychological assessments (Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory) showed significant improvement post-treatment. After six years and five months, the patient completed psychotherapy. Four months later, pharmacological treatment was discontinued, with sustained clinical stability.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case suggests that clinicians' attitude and an idea of curability can be crucial for the patient's psychological response to the treatment. Given the potential negative impact of psychiatric comorbidities on treatment efficacy and disease progression, psychological interventions can be considered as part of an integrated therapeutic approach. Psychotherapy based on the Human Birth Theory may offer specific benefits by fostering a more vital psychological response in the patient, in line with its foundational principles.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145126108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mindfulness and Buddhist principles in oncology: Risks, misconceptions and recommendations for ethical integration.","authors":"Chloe Wells, William Van Gordon, Paul Barrows","doi":"10.1080/07347332.2025.2551625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2025.2551625","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mindfulness-based interventions are gaining recognition as effective therapeutic tools for psychological distress in oncology. However, the widespread adoption of mindfulness in Western clinical contexts has raised ethical and philosophical concerns, particularly regarding the Westernisation and cultural appropriation of Buddhist wisdom. This paper examines the ethical implications of employing Buddhist-informed mindfulness in cancer care, focusing on issues affecting patients, practitioners, and researchers. We propose modifications to Westernised MBIs to ensure practitioners are knowledgeable about Buddhist philosophy and equipped to communicate the tradition's origins transparently to oncology patients. Recommendations include ethically and compassionately introducing Buddhist principles into oncology treatment, emphasising clinician education on the philosophical foundations of mindfulness, especially \"Right Mindfulness.\" By fostering understanding that mindfulness is a long-standing ethically informed practice, practitioners can better support patients in addressing existential questions. We advocate for shared decision-making and trauma-informed adaptations, while respecting the cultural origins and philosophical depth of this ancient practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47451,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Oncology","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}