Frontiers in Psychology | Psycho-Oncology

Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Prevalence and characteristics for mental health disorder before and after childhood cancer diagnosis—a statewide population-based study among Medicaid beneficiaries

in Psycho-Oncology

Feitong Lei
Laurie E. McLouth
Eric B. Durbin
Thomas T. Tucker
John L. Villano
Bin Huang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1680382

270 views

Review

Accepted on 03 Feb 2026

The Role and Synergistic Mechanisms of Clinical Nurse Specialists in Cancer Multidisciplinary Treatment in China: A Narrative Review

in Psycho-Oncology

Xueling Jiang
Tianbo Ji
Xiufang LI
Yuting Zhang
Rong Yin
Shuhang Chen
Rong He

Frontiers in Psychology

Correction

Accepted on 30 Jan 2026

Correction: Investigating the prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients with and without concomitant tumor conditions

in Psycho-Oncology

Qiong Luo
Haiyu Liu
Qixian Zheng
Qianyuan Zhang
Suyun Zhang
Guizhen Weng
Xiangqi Chen
Sheng Yang

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Published on 29 Jan 2026

Financial toxicity, family resilience and symptom burden in liver cancer patients: a cross-sectional study

in Psycho-Oncology

Jie Zou
Qin Luo
Yanhong Yang
Na Li
Jin Zhang
Zhaoli Zhang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1747893

513 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Sleep problems in prostate cancer patients: A comparison of several questionnaires measuring sleep quality

in Psycho-Oncology

Andreas Hinz
Thomas Schulte
Michael Friedrich
Jochen Ernst
Katja Petrowski
Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf

Frontiers in Psychology

111 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Assessing mental health, cognitive function and quality of life of breast cancer patients: exploring associations with gut microbiota in an observational and preliminary study

in Psycho-Oncology

Catarina Calafate
Diogo Alpuim Costa
Teresa Campos
Pedro Ribeiro
Filipa Martinho
Cristina Freitas
Carolina Botelho De Sousa
Ida Negreiros
Ana Canastra
Paula Borralho

Frontiers in Psychology

145 views

Opinion

Accepted on 22 Jan 2026

Achieving Surprise and Play in Unexpected Places: Clowns as Artistic Resources in Oncology and Palliative Care

in Psycho-Oncology

Susana Carnero-Sierra

Frontiers in Psychology

133 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 22 Jan 2026

Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Psycho-Oncology

Luqiang Zhou
Xiaojuan Yuan
Yan Li
Siyue Li
Fang Guo
Caiping Song
Yu Chen

Frontiers in Psychology

157 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Patient perspectives on epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced skin toxicities: a qualitative study

in Psycho-Oncology

Kexuan Li
Youfen Fan
Qionghui Sun

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1731646

409 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Psychosocial distress in outpatients with cancer: influence of demographic and medical factors on psychosocial distress and the perceived need of psycho-oncological support

in Psycho-Oncology

Hannah Zingler
Lara Dreismann
Pia Hummels
Tanja Zimmermann

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1747472

933 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

The psychosocial impact of cancer diagnosis in pregnancy: a multicenter cohort study of psychosocial challenges in pregnant cancer patients and their partners

in Psycho-Oncology

Evangeline A. Huis in 't Veld
Mathilde van Gerwen
Elisabeth M. van Dijk-Lokkart
Tineke Vandenbroucke
Rana Dandis
Charlotte L. LeJeune
Indra van Assche
Elyce Cardonick
Inge T. A. Peters
Anna Fagotti

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1696459

867 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jan 2026

Qualitative insights into employment challenges faced by cancer patients and caregivers in a limited-resource country

in Psycho-Oncology

Amal Al-Omari
Razan Mansour
Bayan Altalla'
Hikmat Abdel-Razeq
Omar Shamieh
Akram Al-Ibraheem
Maysa Al-Hussaini
Nour Obeidat
Nisreen Qatamish
Rana Ghafary

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1714566

831 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Effects of sedative practices on grief in the spouse of a patient who has died of cancer. An international systematic review

in Psycho-Oncology

Yasmine Chemrouk
Livia Sani
Marthe Ducos
Pascal Gauthier
Marie-Frédérique Bacqué

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1603194

916 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Feasibility of an ACT-based group intervention for Malaysian breast cancer survivors with chronic pain

in Psycho-Oncology

Jia Hang Lim
Mahadir Ahmad

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1721854

731 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Potential mechanisms within the digital stress-management intervention StressProffen for cancer survivors: a qualitative study post randomized controlled trial

in Psycho-Oncology

Cecilie Varsi
Elin Børøsund
Shawna L. Ehlers
Matthew M. Clark
Michael A. Andrykowski
Lise Solberg Nes

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1703540

750 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Facilitators and barriers to help-seeking behavior for symptoms in patients with lung cancer in China—a qualitative study

in Psycho-Oncology

Jingying Yang
Yingqi Yin
Guilin Yu
Feng Yu

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1718034

581 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Self-management of lower limb lymphedema at home following gynecologic cancer surgery: a qualitative study of women’s experiences and challenges

in Psycho-Oncology

Yuting Tan
Cong Yu
Xiuzhen Mo
Chenghua Sun
Huina Gao
Shufen Song
Qian Zhao

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1728488

809 views

Systematic Review

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Pretreatment cancer related cognitive impairment and associated psychological factors: a systematic review

in Psycho-Oncology

Aideen Scriney
Lorna Gurren
Pamela Gallagher
Lisa Loughney
Lorraine Boran

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1682455

885 views

Original Research

Accepted on 06 Jan 2026

Self-Reported Patient Experiences in a peer-support community: what do cancer patients value?

in Psycho-Oncology

Florence Horicks
Teodora Lalova-Spinks
Silke Léonard
Delphine Remy
Brent Taels
Hilde Stevens

Frontiers in Psychology

196 views

Review

Published on 06 Jan 2026

Cancer as trauma: multidimensional determinants of PTSD across the disease course. A narrative integrative review

in Psycho-Oncology

Cittim B. Palomares-Palomares
Eduardo Rios-Garcia
Juan-Manuel Hernandez-Martinez
Jennifer Gómez-Gloria
Luis Llamas-Alonso
Marcela Hernández-Ortega
Luis Lara-Mejía
Georgina Alvarez-Rayón
Narjust Florez
Oscar Arrieta

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1719291

1,476 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2025

The mediating effect of family resilience between readiness for hospital discharge and self-management efficacy among breast cancer patients

in Psycho-Oncology

Shan Wang
Haochan Wu
Hongkun Xu
Liyan Zhou
Dewu Xu
Xiaoyun Qin
Ling Chen

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1716566

1,093 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 12 Dec 2025

A Brief Feasibility Report on an Online Psychosocial Support Intervention for Adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

in Psycho-Oncology

Senta Kiermeier
Christina Sauer
Madeleine Helaß
Juliane Nees
Myriam Keymling
Farina Silchmüller
Christina M. Dutzmann
Christian Peter Kratz
Sarah Schott
Imad Maatouk

Frontiers in Psychology

236 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2025

Investigating the prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients with and without concomitant tumor conditions

in Psycho-Oncology

Qiong Luo
Haiyu Liu
Qixian Zheng
Qianyuan Zhang
Suyun Zhang
Guizhen Weng
Xiangqi Chen
Sheng Yang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1720196

1,241 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Factors associated with social alienation in cancer patients: a structural equation modeling approach

in Psycho-Oncology

Yaxuan Hu
Yemei He
Xiumei Liu
Shiyi Liao
Fang Xie
Ouying Chen
Jie Zhang

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1721305

2,025 views

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Prevalence and characteristics for mental health disorder before and after childhood cancer diagnosis—a statewide population-based study among Medicaid beneficiaries

The Role and Synergistic Mechanisms of Clinical Nurse Specialists in Cancer Multidisciplinary Treatment in China: A Narrative Review

Correction: Investigating the prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients with and without concomitant tumor conditions

Financial toxicity, family resilience and symptom burden in liver cancer patients: a cross-sectional study

Sleep problems in prostate cancer patients: A comparison of several questionnaires measuring sleep quality

Assessing mental health, cognitive function and quality of life of breast cancer patients: exploring associations with gut microbiota in an observational and preliminary study

Achieving Surprise and Play in Unexpected Places: Clowns as Artistic Resources in Oncology and Palliative Care

Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Patient perspectives on epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced skin toxicities: a qualitative study

Psychosocial distress in outpatients with cancer: influence of demographic and medical factors on psychosocial distress and the perceived need of psycho-oncological support

The psychosocial impact of cancer diagnosis in pregnancy: a multicenter cohort study of psychosocial challenges in pregnant cancer patients and their partners

Qualitative insights into employment challenges faced by cancer patients and caregivers in a limited-resource country

Effects of sedative practices on grief in the spouse of a patient who has died of cancer. An international systematic review

Feasibility of an ACT-based group intervention for Malaysian breast cancer survivors with chronic pain

Potential mechanisms within the digital stress-management intervention StressProffen for cancer survivors: a qualitative study post randomized controlled trial

Facilitators and barriers to help-seeking behavior for symptoms in patients with lung cancer in China—a qualitative study

Self-management of lower limb lymphedema at home following gynecologic cancer surgery: a qualitative study of women’s experiences and challenges

Pretreatment cancer related cognitive impairment and associated psychological factors: a systematic review

Self-Reported Patient Experiences in a peer-support community: what do cancer patients value?

Cancer as trauma: multidimensional determinants of PTSD across the disease course. A narrative integrative review

The mediating effect of family resilience between readiness for hospital discharge and self-management efficacy among breast cancer patients

A Brief Feasibility Report on an Online Psychosocial Support Intervention for Adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

Investigating the prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients with and without concomitant tumor conditions

Factors associated with social alienation in cancer patients: a structural equation modeling approach