Tzu-Yun Chiu, Wei-Shu Lai, Sheng-Yu Fan, Su-Ying Fang, Yu-Hsuan Liu
{"title":"Corrigendum to \"Cultural acceptability and potential effectiveness of dignity therapy for patients with terminal cancer in Taiwan: A Quasi-Experimental study\" [Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. 80 (2026) 103113].","authors":"Tzu-Yun Chiu, Wei-Shu Lai, Sheng-Yu Fan, Su-Ying Fang, Yu-Hsuan Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103201","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"103201"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Min Ah Kim, Mirae Kim, Yehwi Park, Chaerim Park, Chungyeon Lee, Kyubum Hwang, Hayoung Oh
{"title":"What do we want to know from a chatbot? Identifying inquiries among adult survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer in South Korea.","authors":"Min Ah Kim, Mirae Kim, Yehwi Park, Chaerim Park, Chungyeon Lee, Kyubum Hwang, Hayoung Oh","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The impact of diagnosis and treatment on adult survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer gives rise to unique informational needs, highlighting the need for alternative methods to address their questions. However, topics of interest to this population remain unclear. This study explored the primary inquiries expressed by survivors when engaging with a chatbot tailored to address their needs and examined how these inquiries related to participant characteristics.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A sample of 119 adult survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer completed an online survey regarding inquiries for a tailored chatbot. A comprehensive three-step approach to topic modeling and content analysis was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analyses classified 1237 questions into 11 topics: health and daily life management; psychological distress; cancer history disclosure; coping with side and late effects; causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer; social policy and services; academic continuity and school reentry; social relationships and reintegration; concerns related to cancer recurrence; peer survivors and communication; and social stigma and coping. The topics differed based on age group, education level, recurrence, age at diagnosis, and time since diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings underscore the importance of addressing diverse informational needs regarding health and psychosocial concerns among cancer survivors. Findings also highlight the critical role of oncology professionals in overseeing digital triage and psychosocial assessment and delivering tailored support to meet the concerns of survivors as they navigate challenges and opportunities in adulthood, ultimately promoting their overall health and well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"82 ","pages":"103202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147857520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ya-Jung Wang, Chih-Jung Wu, Yow-Wen Jheng, Hsin-Chieh Wu, Chia-Hui Lin
{"title":"Fear of progression and symptom trajectories among women with recurrent breast cancer: A six-month prospective study.","authors":"Ya-Jung Wang, Chih-Jung Wu, Yow-Wen Jheng, Hsin-Chieh Wu, Chia-Hui Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103203","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine changes in FOP over six months and identify symptoms associated with FOP in women with recurrent breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this six-month prospective study, 95 women with recurrent breast cancer from a medical center in Taiwan completed assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. FOP was measured using the 12-item Fear of Progression Questionnaire - Short form, and symptom severity was assessed with 13 items from the NCCN Breast Symptom Index. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to identify predictors of FOP over time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 124 eligible women, 95 enrolled (76.6% participation; 8.4% attrition). Clinically relevant FOP ranged from 26.4% to 29.5%. Sleep disturbances, fatigue, and worry were the most prevalent and severe symptoms. GEE models identified worsening worry, lack of energy, treatment side effects, hair loss, pain, nausea, and physical decline as significant longitudinal predictors of FOP. Marital status influenced FOP trajectories, with partnered participants showing greater changes than singles.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FOP persisted over six months and was strongly associated with physical and psychosocial symptoms, but common or severe symptoms were not always the strongest drivers of change, highlighting worsening worry, which may be a particularly actionable target.</p>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"82 ","pages":"103203"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Louise Rolin , Charlotte Hald , Dorte Nielsen , Susann Theile , Anne Birgitte Christiansen , Marianne S. Oksen , Benedikte Lundstedt , Milen Tesfaldet , Shanta L. Belli , Cecilia B. Horsted , Julia S. Johansen , Inna M. Chen
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Study of a supportive application with integrated patient-reported outcomes in patients with advanced pancreatic or lung cancer (BetterEveryDay)” [Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. 76C [2025] 102898]","authors":"Louise Rolin , Charlotte Hald , Dorte Nielsen , Susann Theile , Anne Birgitte Christiansen , Marianne S. Oksen , Benedikte Lundstedt , Milen Tesfaldet , Shanta L. Belli , Cecilia B. Horsted , Julia S. Johansen , Inna M. Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103132"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146127279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Feasibility and acceptability of an online expressive writing intervention for rural breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial” [Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. (2025 Feb) 74 102790]","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103119","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103119"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147612254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tuğba Pehlivan Sarıbudak , Besti Üstün , Servet Cihan , Berna Yıldırım
{"title":"Suicide risk and influencing factors among cancer patients: A mixed-methods study","authors":"Tuğba Pehlivan Sarıbudak , Besti Üstün , Servet Cihan , Berna Yıldırım","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103115","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103115","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Suicide probability is higher in cancer patients than in the general population, yet evidence remains limited, especially in Türkiye. This study examined suicide risk and influencing factors using a mixed-methods approach for a comprehensive understanding.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was conducted between October 2024–August 2025. 383 patients receiving chemotherapy for breast, lung, or colon cancer at a city hospital in İstanbul participated. Quantitative data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Suicide Probability Scale, and analyzed using multistage linear regression. For the qualitative phase, patients with the highest and lowest scores were purposively sampled, and data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean Suicide Probability Scale score was 63.13. Regression analysis identified lower social support, longer cancer duration, lack of health insurance, and psychiatric comorbidities as predictors of higher risk. Qualitative analysis yielded five themes. The dominant themes—‘Traces of the Disease’ and ‘Risk and Protective Factors’—showed how cancer's physical, psychological, and social consequences, together with individual risk and protective mechanisms, shaped patients' suicidal thoughts, behavior, overall distress, and resilience levels.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Suicide risk in cancer patients is multidimensional and individualized, shaped by social, clinical, and psychological factors. Holistic support addressing both risk and protective factors is critical. Oncology nurses are pivotal in early risk detection and psychosocial support. Empathetic, patient-centered care, reinforcing protective factors, and integrating structured psychological interventions enhance resilience, reduce suicide risk, and improve quality of life. System-level measures, including accessible psychological services and social support, are also essential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103115"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146116770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reply to the Letter to the Editor “Equity-by-design and trajectory-sensitive ePROMs in breast cancer follow-up: methodological clarifications on ‘dual impact’”","authors":"Stine Thestrup Hansen , Lone Jørgensen , Volker-Jürgen Schmidt , Lotte Gebhard Ørsted , Karin Piil","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103152","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103152","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103152"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146228690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Taufan Umasugi , Endah Fitriasari , Syahfitrah Umamity
{"title":"Equity-by-design and trajectory-sensitive ePROMs in breast cancer follow-up: methodological clarifications on “dual impact”","authors":"Muhammad Taufan Umasugi , Endah Fitriasari , Syahfitrah Umamity","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103116","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103116","url":null,"abstract":"<div><ul><li><span>•</span><span><div>ePROM value depends on visible clinical use within the consultation.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>Non-completion should be treated as an equity signal, not missing data.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>ePROM timing should follow recovery trajectories to reduce burden and distress.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>Action pathways are essential when ePROMs indicate distress or unmet needs.</div></span></li></ul></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103116"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146127341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mengjiao Zhong , Xiaodan Wu , Xinxin Li , Jingyue Xie , Xiaoxuan Wang , Qianqian Du , Chen Yuan , Meifen Zhang
{"title":"Mediation effect of depression and health-promoting lifestyle between social isolation and frailty in elderly patients with colorectal cancer in China: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Mengjiao Zhong , Xiaodan Wu , Xinxin Li , Jingyue Xie , Xiaoxuan Wang , Qianqian Du , Chen Yuan , Meifen Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103109","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103109","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Social isolation can affect frailty in elderly colorectal cancer patients. Despite previous research indicating significant correlations between social isolation, depression, health-promoting lifestyles, and frailty, the mechanisms of interaction remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the multiple sequential mediating effects of depression and health-promoting lifestyles on the relationship between social isolation and frailty among elderly patients with colorectal cancer.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 280 colorectal cancer patients from a tertiary hospital. Participants completed questionnaires assessing general characteristics, frailty (Tilburg Frailty Scale), social isolation (Lubben Social Network Scale-6), depression (Hospital Depression Scale), and health-promoting lifestyles (Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II). Descriptive analysis, correlation, hierarchical multiple regression, and mediation analysis with the PROCESS macro were used.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results showed that 46.8 % of patients were frail. Depression and health-promoting lifestyles accounted for 31.43 % and 13.63 %, respectively, of the total effect of social isolation on frailty. Additionally, the chain mediation effects of depression and health-promoting lifestyles (4.61 %) were also significant.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study found that social isolation can directly predict frailty in elderly patients and indirectly predict frailty through the mediating effects of depression and health-promoting lifestyles, as well as the chain mediation effects of depression and health-promoting lifestyles. Therefore, reducing social isolation and improving depression and health-promoting lifestyles in elderly colorectal cancer patients may help prevent the onset of frailty.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103109"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146116771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alex Molassiotis RN, PhD (Prof, Editor-in-Chief, 2003-2025)
{"title":"Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on 23 Years as Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Oncology Nursing","authors":"Alex Molassiotis RN, PhD (Prof, Editor-in-Chief, 2003-2025)","doi":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103169","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103169","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51048,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Oncology Nursing","volume":"81 ","pages":"Article 103169"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147464251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}