ArticleGalen medical journal2024
The Impact of Cancer on Mental Health and the Importance of Supportive Services.
Article in Galen medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
29 citing papers in PubMed.
- Long-Term Outcomes, Moderators, and Predictors in Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for People With Cancer: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Trial
- Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Psychiatric Comorbidities Among the Hospitalized Patients in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- From Prototype to Practice: Mixed Methods Study of Human-Centered Design and Usability Evaluation of Augmented Reality for Complex Oncology Surgical Workflows.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Cognitive Trajectories and Associated Factors in Prostate Cancer Survivors Over a 3-Year Prospective Study.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Changes in Patient-Reported Symptoms Across Chemotherapy Cycles: A Prospective Cohort Study in an Outpatient Chemotherapy Clinic.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression and Their Association with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Oncology Patients in Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Exploring the Social and Stigma-Related Lived Experiences of Pediatric Cancer Survivors in a Canadian Province.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- A Perspective on Integrative Oncology in India: Survival Conversations, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, and Healing Environments.Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.) · 2026Review
- Subjective cognitive decline and impacts among US cancer survivors: Associations with cancer characteristics and social determinants of health.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- The Interplay of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Cancer Patients: A Narrative Review.Clinics and practice · 2026Review
- Improving Cancer Awareness and Knowledge in Johannesburg and iLembe Districts Through a Tailored Community-Based Educational Intervention: A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Global Qualitative Study of Professionals' Perspectives of Caring for People With Head and Neck Cancer Experiencing Suicidal Ideation.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Exploring Patient Perspectives on Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer: A Qualitative Interview Study.Oncology and therapy · 2026Article
- Emotional Distress Symptom Networks in Patients with Gynecological Malignancies: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Review
- Family caregiver experiences in terminal cancer: a qualitative study in palliative care.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- Barriers to accessing cancer care services in Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa: cancer survivors' perspectives.BMC cancer · 2026Article
- Timing of hospice care initiation and aggressive care utilization in patients with cancer: a retrospective nationwide study in Korea.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Article
- Psychological and social factors influencing quality of life during treatment in active breast cancer patients and psychological interventions: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
8 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
Cancer is a complex disease that affects the physical and psychological well-being of the patient, their families, and caregivers. Indeed, cancer-related mental health disorders could impact treatment adherence, quality of life, and overall health outcomes. In addition, approximately 30% of patients may experience cancer-related psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Also, caregivers of patients with cancer can experience significant emotional, physical, and financial stress, which can have a negative impact on their health. Therefore, to address these issues, mental health resources should be integrated into cancer care settings to identify and intervene early for individuals with psychological distress. Hence, providing psychological support, counseling, and education about coping strategies could create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can express their emotions, reducing feelings of isolation and depression. However, there are some important barriers to accessing mental health support for individuals with cancer, including stigma, cultural attitudes, and financial and logistical challenges. Hence, strategies to overcome these barriers include increasing awareness and education about the importance of mental health care, providing integrated care that addresses both physical and mental health needs, and utilizing telehealth services. So, healthcare providers should continue to develop and implement innovative approaches to mental health care that are tailored to the essential requirements of individuals with cancer and to enhance knowledge regarding the key roles of mental health care for individuals with cancer.
Indexed as
Identifiers
What Socratic holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the Socratic graph.