Just bad luck? Australian cancer patients nominate ‘fate’ as third most likely cause
What role does fate play when it comes to the 145,000 people diagnosed with cancer…
Browsing: Psycho-oncology
Scientists discover new breakthrough in cancer hair loss treatment
Scientists have determined a new way to protect the hair follicle from chemotherapy in an…
Breast Cancer Trials 41st Annual Scientific Meeting
De-escalation was a major theme at the Breast Cancer Trials 41st Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)…
PTSD linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer
Women who experienced six or more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point…
Patient survey reveals flaws in cancer treatment
An international survey of more than 4000 cancer patients and carers, including 850 Australians, has…
Improving mental health of young people with cancer
More research is urgently needed to improve the mental health of young people during and…
What is therapeutic writing and does it have a place in oncology?
Although activities such as journaling, diary keeping and self-expression have long been considered valuable for…
Stress in cervical cancer patients associated with higher risk of cancer-specific mortality
A study published in the journal Cancer Research has reported that psychological stress has been found to…
Over half of head and neck cancer patients not prepared for impact on quality of life following treatment
Results from a patient survey exploring the long-term burden of treatment on head and neck…
Localised Prostate Cancer: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Men are distressed, confused and conflicted about the treatment options for early stage and non-aggressive…