278 Background: Mindfulness meditation has shown promise for reducing physical and psychological distress and enhancing quality of life in cancer patients. Although most prior work has focused on early-stage or non-metastatic patients (particularly women with breast cancer), growing evidence supports its feasibility and benefit in advanced cancer. Yet Black patients, who are disproportionately...
418 Background: Caregivers of patients undergoing ambulatory cancer surgery often experience acute anxiety in surgical waiting rooms, which can impair their ability to support postoperative recovery. Although mindfulness-based interventions are effective, traditional formats are time- and resource-intensive, limiting feasibility in fast-paced clinical settings. This pilot study evaluated a...