Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
June 24, 2025
Ana Ferrigno Guajardo, Misael Salazar-Alejo, Fernanda Mesa-Chavez et al.
3 citations
An online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program reduced anxiety and depression in breast cancer survivors with elevated anxiety. In a randomized trial, 68 survivors were assigned to an 8-week online MBSR course or a waitlist control. MBSR participants showed significantly greater reductions in anxiety (average 4.13 points lower on the GAD-7) and depression (average 6.03 points lower on the PHQ-9) compared to controls, with benefits lasting through 8 months of follow-up. The proportion of MBSR participants with clinically significant anxiety dropped from 96% before the program to 38% at 8 months, while control group rates stayed around 88%. No significant differences were found for fatigue, insomnia, cancer worry, or vasomotor symptoms.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
February 13, 2025
Victoria J Dunsmore, Austin R Waters, Katherine Reeder-Hayes et al.
Among female cancer survivors in the USA, meditation and yoga use remains uncommon: 21.5% used meditation and 16.8% used yoga, based on 2022 National Health Interview Survey data from 1,945 women. Most survivors were White (82.9%), 65 or older (55.2%), and did not report frequent or high anxiety (63.9%). For survivors with high or frequent anxiety, those living in large central metro areas or reporting other cancers had higher odds of using yoga. Tailoring may be needed to reach diverse survivors who could benefit from evidence-based mind-body practices.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
June 14, 2024
Canan Bozkurt, Yasemin Yildirim
In a palliative care service in western Turkey, 44 patients without cognitive impairment were randomly assigned to reminiscence therapy, unstructured social interviewing, or a control group. Over eight sessions across two weeks, reminiscence therapy did not reduce physical or total symptom burden. General distress and psychological symptoms decreased within both the reminiscence and placebo groups, but differences between all groups were not significant. Life satisfaction and self-transcendence increased substantially in the reminiscence therapy group compared to the other groups. The therapy may contribute positively to psychological recovery in palliative care patients approaching the end of life.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
January 28, 2023
Ching-I Chang, Mei-Ling Yeh, Justin Liao
A 15-week program of Chan-Chuang qigong with breathing meditation improved emotional function and interoceptive self-regulation in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. In a randomized controlled trial, the qigong group showed significantly improved emotional function and decreased role function at week 15 compared to the control group. The qigong group also reported significantly better self-regulation on the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness. Within the qigong group, changes occurred in attention regulation, emotional awareness, self-regulation, and body listening. The authors propose that the practice helps patients adjust to their role identity and increase body awareness.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
July 1, 2011
Michiyo Ando, Tatsuya Morita, Tatsuo Akechi et al.
Mindfulness-based meditation therapy, including breathing, yoga movement, and meditation, may help cancer patients develop adapted coping and positive recognition. In a qualitative study of 28 patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment, participants attended two therapy sessions and practiced at home with a CD for two weeks. Pre-intervention, patients often chose themes like "Effort to cope" and "Suffering"; post-intervention, themes shifted toward "Adapted coping" and "Positive meaning." Japanese patients showed some commonalities and differences in theme selection compared with Western patients in other studies.