Cancer MedicineFebruary 1, 2026Michael J Rovito, Colin F O'Mahony, Kamalie Thomas et al.
Testicular cancer (TC) disproportionately affects younger men and carries unique psychosocial and physiological consequences that extend well beyond treatment. Despite favorable survival rates, TC survivors frequently report diminished health-related quality of life (HRQoL). These burdens are often compounded by masculinity-related identity disruptions, fear of recurrence, sexual dysfunction,...
Cancer MedicineMarch 1, 2025Erika Belitzky, Lis Victoria Ravani Carvalho, Melissa Taylor et al.5 citations
ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the current level of evidence for the use of psychedelics for the management of cancer pain and associated psychological distress. Content Pain is a common symptom of cancer and treatment. However, there are high rates of undertreatment of cancer pain due to the complex underlying biology of the condition, and potentially due to a decrease in opioid prescribing in...
Cancer MedicineMay 2017Elisabeth Kenne Sarenmalm, Lena B Mårtensson, Bengt A Andersson et al.
Many breast cancer survivors have to deal with a variety of psychological and physiological sequelae including impaired immune responses. The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine the efficacy of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention for mood disorders in women with breast cancer. Secondary outcomes were symptom experience, health status, coping...