A new review shows that chronic #stress fuels inflammation, suppresses immune defenses, and may actively drive #cancer progression. Therefore, #psychooncology should be part of standard cancer care, the researchers argue. http://dlvr.it/TRlv5S

Integrated Psycho-Oncology: A Mandate for Behavioral Health Leaders Learn how integrating mental health into cancer care improves patient outcomes, supports families, and closes the gap in psycho-oncology services.

Integrating behavioral health into cancer care helps patients and families receive timely emotional support, improving overall outcomes and well-being.

#CancerSupport #PsychoOncology #WholePersonCare #BehavioralHealth

Calling all oncology health professionals! Strengthen your skills supporting the mental health of young adults with cancer with an 8-week online training course worth 5 ECTS.
Contact: Sainutya.Dashdondog@universityofgalway.ie
#Oncology #MentalHealth #HealthcareEducation #PsychoOncology #CPD

#psychooncology #suicideprevention #risk #resilience

I remember when we’d receive the Flow Cytometry Report stating “No evidence of T-cell lymphoma is identified.” We would be thrilled! Sadly, this is no longer the silver lining we thought it was. 😞 Hope, please visit again. #CancerBS #CancerCaregiver #CancerCaregivers #CancerSucks #PsychoOncology

The plethora of appointments, travel into the city, traffic jams, appointment delays, hours of sitting in medical facilities, fear, anger, mental gymnastics, anxiety all have become daily life for us. I sometimes mourn our lives prior to his diagnosis. #CancerBS #CancerCaregiver #PsychoOncology

Getting ready to join a New Cancer Caregiver support group tonight! I’m stoked yet guarded. Sometimes they are not what I expect or need, but I have found a few that were amazing. Sadly one of them sets a limit on sessions then you are not allowed back!?!!! #CancerBS #CancerCaregiver #PsychoOncology

#psychooncology #psyonc #supponc #supportivecare #cancersurvivorship #survonc | Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group Our Chair, Haryana Dhillon, will be presenting The Trevor Anderson Lecture at Peter Mac in mid-November. They will be joining our long-time collaborator Prof Wendy Lam and Mr Glynn Chambers to talk a...

I will join Prof Wendy Lam & Mr Glynn Chambers to talk about the certainty and uncertainty of living with a #cancer diagnosis
#PsyOnc #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #FCR #PsychoOncology #OzOnc @cosa-oncology.bsky.social @wwtlam.bsky.social
@petermaccc.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au
www.linkedin.com/posts/psycho...

#MentalHealthAwareness #PsychoOncology

Transforming health through discovery and design From manipulating molecules and creating world-first approaches to drug development through to comprehensive psychological support programs for people with cancer, research at the Faculty of Science s...

Faculty of Science @sydney.edu.au is telling stories of researchers, they've featured the work I collaborate on here
“We are producing outcomes that have an impact on practice and how healthcare is delivered to the world.”
go.sydney.edu.au/qB3KHg
#PsyOnc #PsychoOncology #Psychology #SupportiveCare

PoCoG Member Update

Catch up on what has been happening in psycho-oncology in Australia with PoCoG's member update:
mailchi.mp/6bf0c98352e1...
#PsychoOncology #PsyONc #SurvOnc #OzOnc

Fantastic to be a part of the @griffithcmh.bsky.social symposium (chaired by A/Prof. Kerryn Pike) focused on wellbeing of people with brain tumour and their families last week during #TheMHS2025

@hagsie.bsky.social
#psychooncology #TeleMAST

Working Psychologically in Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care ACP-UK, CHANN and the PSYCAP (Psycho-Oncology, Cancer and Palliative care) group invite you to join our experienced speakers for an afternoon of thoughtful reflection and discussion around new ways of...

Working in cancer or palliative care? This upcoming webinar (23 Sept) is worth a look! Clinical approaches + national developments from leading voices in the field.

Hosted by ACP-UK, CHANN & PSYCAP. Open to all.

👇 Link to register

acpuk.org.uk/event/workin...

#psychooncology #palliativecare

❓Ever wondered how virtual reality helps people psychologically?

Our new systematic review explores VR outcomes, techniques, and underlying processes and mechanisms in palliative care.

Now at: doi.org/10.1136/spca...

#PalliativeCare #VirtualReality #PsychoOncology #DigitalHealth #PsychSky #CanSky

❓What is it like to live with sarcoma?

Our new meta-synthesis brings together the psychological experiences from pre-diagnosis through survivorship—revealing distinct emotional, relational, and identity challenges.

dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon....

#Sarcoma #PsychoOncology #CancerCare #CanSky #PsychSky

New AIIMS-led study calls for integrating mental health support in cancer care - Yes Punjab News AIIMS Delhi study urges integration of mental health in cancer care, citing serious psychological burdens on both survivors and caregivers.

New AIIMS-led study calls for integrating mental health support in cancer care yespunjab.com?p=119219

#CancerCare #MentalHealthMatters #AIIMSDelhi #CaregiverSupport #PsychoOncology #BeyondCancer #YesPunjabNews #HolisticHealing #CancerSurvivors

Psychological mechanisms predicting future distress in cancer: A rapid review of prospective studies BackgroundPsychological distress during cancer treatment is prevalent, with up to half of patients affected irrespective of diagnosis. This review aimed to identify modifiable psychological mechanisms...

🔵 Which psychological mechanisms predict future distress in cancer?

Our rapid review offers a clearer picture — to help improve risk stratification, intervention targeting, and research priorities:

doi.org/10.6084/m9.f...

#PsychoOncology #CancerResearch #PsychSky #CanSky #Prehab

Psychological Support across Cancer Services - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance

🎯 The aim is for this report to be the first step towards co-creating a meaningful and sustainable model of psychological support in Wessex.
✨ We have set ambitious goals to support the implementation of these recommendations.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/psychologica...

#psychooncology

Psychological Support across Cancer Services - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance

⚠️ We demonstrate a workforce gap of up to 78% across Wessex.
💸 Cost utility analysis suggests that the monetised health gain that could be realised through addressing this gap is up to £9,893,565 across Wessex.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/psychologica...

#psychooncology #cancersupport

Psychological Support across Cancer Services - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance

📰 The report paints a stark picture of current provision in Wessex, highlighting gaps in provision, as well as supervision and training for the cancer workforce.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/psychologica...

#psychooncology #cancersupport

Psychosocial Cancer Care Has Direct Ties to QOL, Emotional Well-Being Organizations such as ASCO and ESMO recognize the importance of integrating psychosocial care into cancer treatment.

Psychosocial Cancer Care Directly Boosts QOL & Emotional Well-Being! #ASCO & #ESMO stress its vital role in treatment plans. Let’s treat the whole patient, not just the cancer. #TCSC #PsychoOncology #CancerCare #MentalHealthMatters #OncologySupport #QOL

www.cancernetwork.com/view/psychos...

Today’s the day & we look forward to welcoming attendees to the #IPSON Conference 2025 in Dublin’s NCI later this morning.

Please use #IpsonConf2025 when posting on social media.

#IrishPsychosocialOncologyNetwork
#PsychoOncology #Ireland

Looking forward to #BPOS2025, where we’ll unveil the Nottingham Psychological #Prehab Framework—advancing #prevention in #psychooncology.

Also sharing:

🔹 Best practice for Psych Support by CNSs
🔹 Psychological impact of #COVID19 restrictions in #OvarianCancer

#CanSky #OncoSky

Programme👇

Excited about #BPOS2025! A fantastic lineup showcasing the latest in #psychooncology research and clinical breakthroughs. Looking forward to insightful discussions and connecting with colleagues. Full programme here: www.delegate-reg.co.uk/bpos2025/pro...

#OncoSky #CanSky

Let's Talk about CBT- Practice Matters: CBT, Cancer and Coping with Dr Stirling Moorey This episode, Rachel talks to Dr. Stirling Moorey about the role of CBT in supporting individuals with cancer. Dr Moorey is a consultant psychiatrist and a leading expert in psycho-oncology as well as...

Excellent podcast episode hearing from Dr Stirling Moorey about the value of CBT (and more broadly psycho-oncology) within cancer care.

#psychooncology
#clinicalpsychology
#cancerpsychology

Practitioners’ perspective: a mixed-methods study on dealing with suicidality from the perspective of oncological healthcare professionals - Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology Purpose Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a critical role in suicide prevention and clinical guidelines recommend inquiring about suicidality as part of medical history and diagnosis. Emerging evid...

there it is ✨ the first results paper from our tasc project, led by tamara schwinn. in this mixed-methods study, we shine a light on healthcare professionals’ views on suicidality in cancer patients & how they manage it link.springer.com/article/10.1... #suicideprevention #psychooncology 🧵 ⬇️

Hi there, I’m here all things #CancerQualityOfLife #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer #CancerSurvivorship #CancerRehab #LateEffects
#PersonalisedCare #SupportiveCare #PalliativeCare #LongTermConditions #Prehabilitation #PsychoOncology #ExerciseOncology #PelvicRadiationDisease #PROMS #HealthInequalities

Can-Empower - Home

🎉 Proud to have helped develop can-empower.org.uk !

This free resource empowers people to manage the psychological challenges of #cancer. Co-created with experts & patients, using the Person-Based Approach, #ACT & self-efficacy theory.

Explore & share! 🌟

#CancerSupport #PsychoOncology

#research #psychooncology #psychonc #IPOS2025 #oncology

A wonderfully sunny start to the year and a lot of exciting things on the horizon for the #integrativeoncology service at #AlfredHealth for 2025.

#cancercare #psychooncology #clinicalpsychology