Guest Editors
Dr. Renjun Gu
E-mail: renjungu@hotmail.com
Affiliation: Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China
Research Interests: tumor immunity; evidence-based medicine
Dr. Wenjie Shi
Email: wenjie.shi@med.ovgu.de
Affiliation:University magdeburg, Germany
Research Interests: breast cancer; cancer care; colon cancer; pancreatic cancer
Summary
This Special Issue focuses on the emerging field of psycho-oncology, exploring the intersection of psychological factors and cancer through evidence-based medical research. Cancer diagnosis and treatment profoundly impact patients' mental health, influencing outcomes such as quality of life, treatment adherence, and survival rates. This issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on psychological interventions, coping mechanisms, and biopsychosocial models in oncology, emphasizing rigorous methodologies like randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and longitudinal studies.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
1.Psychological distress (anxiety, depression) in cancer patients and survivors.
2.Efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions (CBT, mindfulness) in improving emotional and physical outcomes.
3.The role of resilience, social support, and personality traits in cancer adaptation.
4.Neurobiological mechanisms linking stress and cancer progression.
5.Cultural and demographic disparities in psychosocial oncology care.
6.Digital mental health tools (apps, tele-therapy) for cancer-related psychological support.
7.Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychotherapy for cancer patients.
We invite original research, systematic reviews, and clinical studies that advance the understanding of tumor psychology through a evidence-based lens. By bridging gaps between oncology and mental health, this issue seeks to inform clinical practice and policy, ultimately enhancing patient-centered care.
Keywords
psycho-oncology; cancer psychology; mental health in oncology; evidence-based interventions; psychological distress; coping mechanisms; resilience; biopsychosocial model; CBT in cancer; mindfulness-based therapy; survivorship; quality of life; stress and cancer progression; psychosocial support; digital mental health; oncology disparities; randomized controlled trials; meta-analysis
