Psycho-Oncology

Papers
(The median citation count of Psycho-Oncology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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The role of partner support for health behaviours in people living with and beyond cancer: A qualitative study100
Falling off the screening grid—Predictors for postponed utilization of psycho‐oncological support in cancer patients and its implications for distress assessment and management67
Living with or beyond lymphoma: A rapid review of the unmet needs of lymphoma survivors52
The role of psychosocial variables in breast self‐examination practice: Results from focus group discussions in Surabaya, Indonesia50
Fear of progression and its associated factors in parents of children undergoing cancer treatment: A cross‐sectional study46
Measuring fear of cancer recurrence in survivors of childhood cancer: Development and preliminary validation of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI)‐Child and Parent versions39
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Barriers and facilitators for people with severe mental illness accessing cancer screening: A systematic review34
Effect of Behavioral Activation on Stigma and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Esophageal and Gastric Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial31
A randomized controlled trial of a distress screening, consultation, and targeted referral system for family caregivers in oncologic care31
Efficacy of Music Therapy on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis29
Effect of Couple‐Based Virtual Intervention on Spousal Support and Quality of Life for Women With Breast and Gynecological Cancers in Nigeria29
Stress appraisal and emotion regulation mediate the association between mindfulness and affect in cancer patients: Differential mechanisms for positive and negative affect29
Comparative Efficacy of Different Cognitive Behavior Therapy Delivery Formats for Depression in Patients With Cancer: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials29
What is the prevalence of fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors and patients? A systematic review and individual participant data meta‐analysis29
Post‐traumatic growth in parents of long‐term childhood cancer survivors compared to the general population: A report from the Swiss childhood cancer survivor study—Parents27
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The impact of chemotherapy on cognitive performance post‐surgery in patients with colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study25
Challenges experienced and resources identified by young to midlife couples 1–3 years post‐cancer diagnosis25
Meaning‐centered pain coping skills training for patients with metastatic cancer: Results of a randomized controlled pilot trial24
Psychological predictors of quality of life among Jordanian cancer patients' caregivers24
Evaluation of the telehealth making sense of brain tumor psychological support intervention for people with primary brain tumor and their caregivers: A randomized controlled trial24
A Delphi‐based approach to developing the contents of an online resource, Care Assist, for male caregivers of women with breast cancer24
Adaptation of the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) tool for childhood cancer in India: A qualitative study23
mHealth program for patients with advanced cancer receiving treatment in a public health hospital in Brazil23
Psychosocial predictors of fear of cancer recurrence in a cohort of gynecologic cancer survivors22
Developing theory‐driven narrative messages with personal stories: A step‐by‐step guide22
When lightning strikes twice: Perceptions of oncology social workers about working with families with two members in treatment22
The Association Between Psychosocial Factors and Decision Making Regarding Primary Treatment in Older Women With Early‐Stage Breast Cancer21
Coming out of the Integrative Oncology Comfort Zone: Addressing Healthcare Providers' Wartime‐Related Concerns21
Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Anticipatory Grief in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Based on LASSO‐Logistic Regression Model21
Emotion constructs and outcome measures following false positive breast screening test results: A systematic review of reporting clarity and selection rationale21
Oncology mental health providers' adaptation of an evidence‐based intervention: A mixed‐methods study20
War and Cancer: Exploring Patient Narratives in a Randomized Integrative Oncology Study20
“You [God] Gotta Go Through It With Me”: Black Women Navigating Spirituality During the Breast Cancer Journey20
Optimizing use of written peer support as a supportive resource in cancer: Focus group insights20
Efficacy and Budget Impact of a Tailored Psychological Intervention Program Targeting Cancer Patients With Adjustment Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial20
Longitudinal trajectories of caregiving experiences among primary informal caregivers of patients with metastatic solid cancer (stage IV)19
Disclosing a history of childhood cancer to romantic partners19
Influential factors in Black and White breast cancer survivors' beliefs about breast cancer19
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Posttraumatic growth and life course stress predict dyadic wellbeing among sexual and gender minority (SGM) and non‐SGM couples facing cancer19
Understanding factors influencing demoralization among cancer patients based on the bio‐psycho‐social model: A systematic review18
Risk factors for suicide mortality and cancer‐specific mortality among patients with gastric adenocarcinoma: A SEER based study18
Internet‐delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety in breast cancer survivors: Results from a randomised controlled trial17
The psychological impact of sarcoma on affected patients17
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The impact of prehabilitation interventions on affective and functional outcomes for young to midlife adult cancer patients: A systematic review16
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Development of a question prompt list for Indian cancer patients receiving radiation therapy treatment and their primary family caregivers16
Prevalence of collusion in cancer communications: A meta‐analysis16
Sex differences in depression for childhood cancer survivors16
The longitudinal relationship between self‐compassion and cancer patients' unmet supportive care needs16
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Pilot randomized psychosocial trial of a screening intervention in pediatric oncology16
A qualitative study of patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary: Perceptions of communication, understanding of diagnosis and genomic testing, and information needs16
Effects of aerobic exercise on neurocognitive function in postmenopausal women receiving endocrine therapy for breast cancer: The Exercise Program in Cancer and Cognition randomized controlled trial16
What are the mechanisms underlying the delivery of survivorship care information in Australia? A realist review16
Psycho‐Oncological Issues in a Pediatric Sample: Two Years Follow‐Up Data of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry15
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Contextual Adaptation of a Complex Intervention for the Management of Cancer Pain in Oncology Outpatient Services: A Case Study Example of Applying the ADAPT Guidelines15
Psychosocial and palliative care in African national cancer control plans: A qualitative study15
Mapping Behavioral Research in Post‐Treatment Cancer Care in Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review15
Efficacy of mind‐body therapies for sleep disturbance in patients with early‐stage cancer: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis15
A patient centred approach to measuring outcomes in psycho‐oncology services: The PHQ‐8 as a viable alternative to the PHQ‐915
Breadth and Depth of Patient and Caregiver Supportive Services in Community Oncology (WF‐1803CD)15
Interventions for Children of Parents With Cancer From the Time of Cancer Diagnosis Through Bereavement: Two Systematic Reviews15
Stakeholder‐informed conceptual framework for financial burden among adolescents and young adults with cancer15
Factors promoting breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings participation: A systematic review15
The Landscape of Supportive Care Needs Among Prostate Cancer Patients in New Zealand: A Cross‐Ethnic Analysis15
Correlates of posttraumatic stress in cancer patients and their family caregivers across two years following diagnosis14
Acceptability of a virtual prostate cancer survivorship care model in regional Australia: A qualitative exploratory study14
Do posttraumatic stress symptoms predict trajectories of sleep disturbance and fatigue in patients with breast cancer? A parallel‐process latent growth model14
Psychological distress, understanding of cancer and illness uncertainty in patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary14
Patient and carer experiences of living with multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome14
Risk and Protective Factors of Psychosocial Functioning in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Results of the DCCSS‐LATER Study14
Are cancer patients with high depressive symptom levels able to manage these symptoms without professional care? The role of coping and social support14
The role of depression and other psychological factors in work ability among breast cancer survivors in Australia14
Global psycho‐oncology in low middle‐income countries: Challenges and opportunities14
Feasibility and acceptability of written exposure therapy in addressing posttraumatic stress disorder in Iranian patients with breast cancer14
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Enablers and barriers to accessing self‐management support services for those living with and beyond cancer: A qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework14
Enhancing healthcare professional‐led sexual support in cancer care: Acceptability and usability of an eLearning resource and its impact on attitudes towards providing sexual support14
Quality of life of early‐stage breast‐cancer patients diagnosed with COVID‐19 in the first three waves of the epidemic treated in the Spanish region of Navarre14
Caring for dependent children impacts practical and emotional problems and need for support, but not perceived distress among cancer patients14
Changes in depressive symptoms among family caregivers of patients with cancer after bereavement and their association with resilience: A prospective cohort study14
Network analysis of depression in prostate cancer patients: Implications for assessment and treatment14
Integration of child life into adult oncology: A mixed‐methods feasibility study14
Communication Skills Training to Improve Confidence and Skills in Pediatric Cancer Truth‐Telling of Registered Nurses: A Quasi‐Experimental Study14
The Efficacy of Laughter Therapy on Psychological Symptoms in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies13
Access to symptom screening and severe symptom risk among cancer patients with major mental illness13
Enhancing Patient‐Provider Communication to Overcome Racial Bias and Medical Mistrust in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Survivorship13
Psychosocial support among adults living with metastatic breast cancer: Perspectives from providers across four New York‐Presbyterian hospitals13
Health Care Utilisation and Unmet Needs in Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer in Regional Australia: A Cross‐Sectional Survey13
Predictors and Impact of Disclosure Efficacy Among Cancer Survivors13
Social media use and health promotion among cancer survivors13
The Supportive Care Needs of Individuals Living With Advanced or Metastatic Lung Cancer Receiving Targeted or Immunotherapies13
Psychosocial well‐being during the COVID‐19 pandemic among women with and without breast cancer13
The bodily threat monitoring scale: Development and preliminary validation in adult and childhood cancer survivors13
“Too young to have this kind of diagnosis”: A qualitative exploration of younger adults' experiences of colorectal cancer diagnosis13
It is Time to Address Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Family Caregivers: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Randomized Pilot Study of the Family Caregiver Version of the Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FC‐FO13
Experience and Needs of Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients: A Meta‐Synthesis of Qualitative Studies13
How do mindfulness‐based interventions promote coping and self‐efficacy in patients with cancer: A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative data13
Perceived Shame and Stigma, and Other Psychosocial Predictors of Psychological Distress Among Cancer Patients in Malaysia13
Cognitive variables associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with cancer: A five‐year follow‐up study13
Colorectal cancer survivors' experiences and views of shared and telehealth models of survivorship care: A qualitative study13
Psychometric Evaluation of the Cancer Dependent Quality of Life (CancerDQoL) Questionnaire: An Individualised Measure of the Impact of Cancer and Its Treatment on Quality of Life13
Frailty and Sleep in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Report13
Unveiling the Lessons Learned: A Metaphorical Qualitative Study of Adolescent's Experiences After a Cancer Diagnosis Through Photo Art12
Experience and Coping Strategies of Endocrine Therapy‐Related Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta‐Synthesis12
Pathways to health outcomes after cancer diagnosis: A systematic review of cancer survivorship in Nigeria12
The cost of caring: How advanced cancer patients affect Caregiver's employment in Singapore12
Exploring Relational Autonomy of Vietnamese Patients' Experiences in Decision‐Making Regarding Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Qualitative Interview Study12
Beyond Treatment: Prevalence, Predictors, and Changes in Anxiety and Depression Among Parents of Childhood Cancer Survivors12
Providing Outpatient Oncology Mental Health Support: Understanding Staff Perspectives12
Effect of chemotherapy (with and without radiotherapy) on the intelligence of children and adolescents treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia; a meta‐analysis12
Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients and Their Family Caregivers: An Actor‐Partner Interdependence Model Analysis12
Insomnia in Patients With Cancer: Challenges and Management Strategies12
Development and initial psychometric evaluation of the Perceptions of Parental Illness Questionnaire for Cancer12
The psychosocial experiences of head and neck cancer caregivers following (chemo)radiotherapy: A systematic qualitative review and narrative synthesis12
Explaining cancer information avoidance comparing people with and without cancer experience in the family11
Anticipatory anxiety and participation in cancer screening. A systematic review11
The role of need for control and self‐reliance in gender and age differences in bowel cancer screening participation11
Greater fertility distress and avoidance relate to poorer decision making about family building after cancer among adolescent and young adult female survivors11
Change in 9/11‐related post‐traumatic stress symptoms following cancer diagnosis11
What contextual factors account for anxiety and depressed mood in hospice family caregivers?11
Suicide Ideation, Attempt and Mortality in Childhood Cancer Survivors a Scoping Review of the Literature11
Perceptions About Care and Support Among Cancer Survivors With Severe Mental Health Conditions11
From well‐known to changed everyday family life in families with childhood cancer: A grounded theory of disrupted family dynamic11
Bipolar spectrum in prostate cancer patients and its role in stress related symptoms11
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Impact of connected health interventions on psychological wellbeing and quality of life in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis11
Response‐shift effects in childhood cancer survivors: A prospective study11
Supportive care needs and utilization of bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy: A longitudinal study11
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Patient, caregiver, and oncologist predictions of quality of life in advanced cancer: Accuracy and associations with end‐of‐life care and caregiver bereavement11
Adjustment of young women with breast cancer after chemotherapy: A mediation model of emotional competence via emotional distress10
Efficacy of group therapy to reduce mental distress in women with non‐metastatic breast cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials10
Efficacy of Op Koers Online, an online group intervention for parents of children with cancer: Results of a randomized controlled trial10
Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Cancer Distress and Post‐Traumatic Stress Symptoms: Results of a Pilot Study10
A Dyadic Analysis of Optimism, Pessimism, and Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Couples Coping With Early‐Stage Breast Cancer10
A Closer Look: Who Are Cancer Caregivers in 2025?10
Cost‐Utility Analysis of a Group Mindfulness Program Compared to an Education Support Program for Breast Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Impairment: Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial10
Network Analysis of Anxiety in Prostate Cancer Patients10
Prolonged grief disorder and depression are distinguishable syndromes: A latent transition analysis for bereaved family caregivers of cancer patients10
Impact of pre‐existing mental health disorders on the receipt of guideline recommended cancer treatments: A systematic review10
Psychological Distress in Patients With Asbestos‐Related Diseases and Their Families: A Systematic Literature Review10
Correction to “Efficacy and Budget Impact of a Tailored Psychological Intervention Program Targeting Cancer Patients With Adjustment Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial”10
“I couldn't connect the wires in my brain.” Young adult cancer survivors' experience with cognitive functioning10
Assessment of anxiety/depression among cancer patients before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic10
CancerSupportSourceTM‐Caregiver: Development of a distress screening measure for cancer caregivers10
Embracing and fostering cultural diversity in the field of psycho‐oncology10
The Impact of Antidepressants on Surgical Outcomes Among Patients With Abdominal Cancer and Comorbid Depression10
Trajectories of Supportive Care Needs for People Who Travel to Receive Cancer Treatment: A Longitudinal Study in Australia10
Second Opinion Seeking in Paediatric Oncology: Motivations and Predictors10
Perceived psychosexual dimensions of cervical cancer survivors in India—An exploratory study9
Psychosocial characteristics of chronic pain in cancer survivors referred to an Australian multidisciplinary pain clinic9
Effectiveness of a training program for healthcare professionals on parental cancer: Results of a randomized controlled pilot‐study9
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Program: A Social Return on Investment Analysis Value for Money of the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Program9
Experiencing anxiety in breast cancer survival: Does perceived emotional intelligence matter?9
Patient and Staff Experiences of Embedding Electronic Patient Reported Outcome Measures for Distress Screening and Quality of Life Assessment, Into Routine Melanoma Care: A Mixed‐Methods Study9
Patient participation in multidisciplinary tumor conferences in breast and gynecological cancer care: How patient‐centered is the communication?9
Qualitative Findings From a Survey Measuring Informational Needs and Quality of Life of Women Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer9
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The implementation and mechanisms of advance notification for cancer screening: A scoping review9
Existential distress among family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis9
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Barriers and facilitators to accessing cancer care for people with significant mental health difficulties: A qualitative review and narrative synthesis9
Adolescents' needs for information and psychosocial support during their mother's breast cancer trajectory: A systematic review9
Evaluating posttraumatic stress in young adult cancer survivors: Implications of revised DSM‐5 traumatic event criteria9
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Barriers in cancer trajectories of patients with pre‐existing severe mental disorders—A systematic review9
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Psychosocial and NF‐κB Activity Effects of the Stress Management and Resiliency Training: Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (SMART‐3RP) on Patients With MGUS and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma: A Ra9
Improving quality of life and symptom experience in patients with metastatic breast cancer: A systematic review of supportive care interventions9
Advance care planning in an interracial dyad: Case illustration of an intervention to improve engagement in end‐of‐life care planning9
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Psychosocial functioning of parents of Dutch long‐term survivors of childhood cancer9
From Burden to Empowerment. Patient‐Reported Influencing Factors on Participation in Shared Decision Making in Oncology, a Meta‐Study9
The role of breast reconstruction choice on body image patient‐reported outcomes at four years post‐mastectomy for breast cancer: A longitudinal prospective cohort study9
The Social Reality of Meaning Making: The Dichotomy in the Illness Narratives of Women With Breast Cancer and Biomedical Practitioners in Nigeria9
Association between experiences of advanced cancer patients at the end of life and depression in their bereaved caregivers9
The Psychological Impact of Sarcoma From Pre‐Diagnosis to Post‐Treatment, a Meta‐Synthesis9
Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary effects of an online group psychotherapy intervention for adolescents and young adults with cancer9
A qualitative exploration of fear of cancer recurrence in caregivers9
Psychological distress and bowel cancer screening participation8
Psychological Risk Factors on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Patients: Insights From National Readmission Database Analysis8
Information disclosure to cancer patients in Mainland China: A meta‐analysis8
Emotional distress in cancer survivors from various ethnic backgrounds: Analysis of the multi‐ethnic HELIUS study8
Acculturation discrepancy and mental health associations among Hispanic childhood cancer survivors and their parents8
Symposia & Podiums8
Cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis among people with recent‐onset psychotic disorders: A retrospective cohort study using health administrative data from Ontario, Canada8
Psychological distress and experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults with cancer during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional survey8
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Stressful life events and the occurrence of skin cancer8
‘A fascinating time to be involved with research’ exploring the impact of COVID‐19 on postgraduate psycho‐oncology researchers8
Piloting CanCope: An internet‐delivered transdiagnostic intervention to improve mental health in cancer survivors8
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Content comparison of the EORTC CAT Core, SF‐36, FACT‐G, and PROMIS role and social functioning measures based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health8
Network connectivity between psychological resilience and depression in prostate cancer patients8
Why do men with prostate cancer discontinue active surveillance for definitive treatment? A mixed methods investigation8
Coping response and family communication of cancer risk in men harboring aBRCAmutation: A mixed methods study8
The times, they are a changing–Still8
Cancer care for people with mental disorders: A qualitative survey among cancer care and psychiatric care professionals in Japan8
Decision‐making for bilateral risk‐reducing mastectomy for an increased lifetime breast cancer risk: A qualitative metasynthesis8
An Explorative Study of the Unspoken Grieving Experiences of Bereaved Family Members—An Indian Perspective7
Intolerance of uncertainty, cognitive fusion, coping self‐efficacy and self‐perceived burden in patients diagnosed with cancer7
Humbled reflections of a new associate editor7
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Metaphors and Stigma in Confucian Culture: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Risk Communication Dilemmas for Cascade Screening Among Hereditary Cancer Families From China7
Psychological distress and decision‐making factors for prophylactic bilateral mastectomy in cancer‐unaffected BRCA1/2 pathogenic variant carriers7
A pilot randomised controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for medication decision‐making and quality of life in women with breast cancer: The ACTION trial7
Factors influencing human papillomavirus vaccination uptake in European women and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
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Smartphone‐based Ecological Momentary Assessment to study “scanxiety” among Adolescent and Young Adult survivors of childhood cancer: A feasibility study7
Distress in soft‐tissue sarcoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumours patients—Results of a German multicentre observational study (PROSa)7
Barriers to cancer care for people with significant mental health difficulties: What healthcare staff say?7
Mental Health Consequences of Opioid Pain Medication Use Behaviors and Motives Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Results From a National Survey7
Supportive interventions for family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer: A systematic review7
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Breast and Pelvic Cancer Survivors' Preferences for Psychosexual Interventions to Address Sexual Health Concerns: A Qualitative Study7
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Families Addressing Cancer Together for Parents With Cancer: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects7
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Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among Algerian Cancer Patients: Validity of the Arabic DSM‐5 PTSD Checklist (PCL‐5) and Associated Factors7
Psychosocial experiences of cancer survivors and their caregivers in sub‐Saharan Africa: A synthesis of qualitative studies7
A Content Analysis of Cancer‐Related Changes in Perceptions of Self, Relationships, and Health Among LGBTQI+ Cancer Survivors Across the Life Course: Findings From OUT: The National Cancer Survey7
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Unveiling Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Patients With Cancer: A Cross‐Cultural Comparison Between Brazil and Mexico7
Stress Management Program for Scanxiety in People With Advanced Lung Cancer: Intervention Adaptation and Stakeholder Feedback7
Internalized stigma among cancer patients enrolled in a smoking cessation trial: The role of cancer type and associations with psychological distress7
The shared uncertainty experience of older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers7
If They'd Said You Should Only Drink Five Units I'd Have Listened: A Mixed Methods Study of Alcohol Consumption Following a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer7
What Decisions Matter to Women Facing a Breast Cancer Diagnosis? A Case Study From the Global South on Treatment Shared Decision‐Making and the Management of Distress7
Clinical Characteristics and Care Trajectories of Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients With Cancer Seen in a Pediatric Gender Clinic7
Effects of a peer‐led physical activity program on psychosocial outcomes among breast cancer survivors7
Communicating bad news to patients and families in African oncology settings7
Reasons for non‐participation in a psychological intervention trial for distress in colorectal cancer survivors7
Living a Cancer Surveillance Life: A Meta‐Ethnographic Synthesis of Everyday Experiences and Ambivalences for Women Living With Hereditary Risk of Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer7
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Barriers to colonoscopy in UK colorectal cancer screening programmes: Qualitative interviews with ethnic minority groups6
What would I do? Perspectives on the factors underlying Lynch syndrome genetic testing and results sharing decisions for high‐risk colorectal cancer patients6
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A systematic review of the translation and validation methods used for the national comprehensive cancer network distress thermometer in non‐English speaking countries6
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