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supportive cancer care
Beyond Anxiety and Depression: A New Framework for Mental Health in Cancer Care
Emerging research suggests that understanding psychological wellbeing in people affected by cancer requires looking beyond traditional diagnostic categories. A cancer diagnosis is far more than a medical event. It can disrupt every aspect of a person's life, reshaping relationships, work,…
Lung tumours found to drive cachexia through direct brain signalling
A mouse model of lung cancer has uncovered a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating cancer cachexia. The study, published in Science on 2 July, found that Lkb1-mutant lung tumours—a common subtype of lung cancer—can communicate directly with the brain…
The Patient’s Voice May Be One of Oncology’s Best Prognostic Tools
Large meta-analysis suggests patient-reported outcomes complement traditional clinical assessment. Despite advances in imaging, molecular profiling, and biomarkers, accurately estimating how long a patient with cancer is likely to survive remains challenging. Now, a large analysis involving data from more than…
Beyond Treatment: Why Psycho-Oncological Education Matters for Patients and Their Caregivers
"Cancer is part of a person's life, but it should never become their entire identity." That simple yet powerful observation from global cancer advocate Carmen Monge-Montero captures a growing recognition in oncology: treating cancer successfully requires more than surgery, chemotherapy,…
Psycho-Oncology at a Crossroads: From Global Recognition to Real-World Impact
The launch of World Psycho-Oncology Day signals growing momentum behind psychosocial care in cancer, but without structural change, millions of patients will continue to go without the support they need. With the announcement of World Psycho-Oncology Day (WPOD), to be…
Reflections on Patient-Centred Decision-Making in Oncology
After more than a decade in oncology practice, I have come to recognise that my professional development has been shaped as much by patients’ stories as by scientific progress. While advances in systemic therapies, diagnostics, and supportive care continue to…
Nutrition in Cancer Care: Closing the Gap Between Awareness and Action
On 3 February 2025, on the eve of World Cancer Day, Cancer Patients Europe (CPE) hosted a high-level policy event at the European Parliament in Brussels, convened by MEP Michalis Hadjipantela (EPP, Cyprus). The occasion marked the official launch of…