Frontiers in Psychology | Psycho-Oncology

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Feb 2026

Psychological flexibility and its correlations with and predictive utility for emotional well-being, fatigue, insomnia, and post-traumatic growth in cancer patients undergoing treatment

in Psycho-Oncology

Francisco Garcia-Torres
Angel Gómez Solís
Rosario Castillo-Mayén
Raquel Espejo Siles
Francisco Jurado González
Marcin Jacek Jablonski
Daniel Bernabé
María José Jaén Moreno
Enrique Aranda

Frontiers in Psychology

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Feb 2026

Sexual Quality of Life among Patients with Lung Cancer and HIV-Infected People Living With HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study

in Psycho-Oncology

Marta Milewska-Buzun
Anna Baranowska
Rafal Buzun
Mateusz Zarychta
Mateusz Cybulski

Frontiers in Psychology

Review

Published on 17 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

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1746396

Brief Research Report

Published on 16 Feb 2026

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 P. Kratz
Sarah Schott
Imad Maatouk

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1688050

271 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Feb 2026

The journey of breast cancer in younger women: the interplay between negative autobiographical memories and post-traumatic growth

in Psycho-Oncology

Maria Luisa Martino
Daniela Lemmo

Frontiers in Psychology

110 views

Systematic Review

Published on 12 Feb 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
Xi Xiong

Frontiers in Psychology

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1741088

405 views

Opinion

Published on 11 Feb 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

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1774266

317 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 11 Feb 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

doi 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1729459

328 views

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

469 views

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

559 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

174 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

465 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

1,033 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

983 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

923 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

1,004 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

869 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

772 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

638 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

887 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

960 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

224 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

1,726 views

370 articles

articles

Psychological flexibility and its correlations with and predictive utility for emotional well-being, fatigue, insomnia, and post-traumatic growth in cancer patients undergoing treatment

Sexual Quality of Life among Patients with Lung Cancer and HIV-Infected People Living With HIV: A Cross-Sectional Study

The role and synergistic mechanisms of clinical nurse specialists in cancer multidisciplinary treatment in China: a narrative review

A brief feasibility report on an online psychosocial support intervention for adults with Li–Fraumeni syndrome

The journey of breast cancer in younger women: the interplay between negative autobiographical memories and post-traumatic growth

Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Achieving surprise and play in unexpected places: clowns as artistic resources in oncology and palliative care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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