Psycho-Oncology is the official journal of the @APOSHQ & the @BPOSUK | Editor-in-Chief Anao Zhang | SoMe Ed @crisbergerot

Joined January 2024
482 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
Congratulations to Dr. Anao Zhang on being named the new Editor-in-Chief of @PsyOnc ! 👏 A leading psychosocial oncology researcher, Dr. Zhang brings deep expertise in quantitative methods, intervention research, and patient-centered care onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page…
1
2
491
Can self-directed digital programs support healthy living after cancer? In this pilot study, survivors valued the co-designed psychosocial content, but engagement was limited by technology barriers, symptoms, and lack of guidance @PsyOnc @bogda_koczwara onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
28
🇹🇷subsample of the @IPOSPsychoOncol Survivorship Survey highlight disparities in #SuppCare delivery @PsyOnc @ozanbahcivan While institutions systematically assessed & addressed patient unmet needs, caregiver needs were less frequently evaluated & supported onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
25
What makes telehealth work in colorectal cancer survivorship care? @PsyOnc @KarolinaLisy #SCORE trial HCPs identified facilitators & barriers: convenience & safety, balanced against clinical appropriateness, technology challenges, & equity considerations onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
26
New research highlights psychological mechanisms underlying #FCR: intolerance of uncertainty and negative metacognitive beliefs differentiated FCR status, with cognitive-attentional syndrome (CAS) mediating these relationships @PsyOnc @wwtlam07 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
1
3
214
Depression is common among head & neck cancer survivors, but what drives antidepressant use over time? In this study of 9,267 patients, adherence remained suboptimal (42%), while out-of-pocket costs were modest and unlikely to be a major barrier @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
2
26
Cancer care has advanced, but support hasn’t kept pace @BillerSheri This commentary argues #SuppCancerCare isn’t optional; it’s essential infrastructure @PsyOnc Bridging the gap from evidence to implementation is🔑to improving equity, QOL, & outcomes onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
3
4
92
“Chemo brain” after lymphoma treatment is real, and may be addressable @PsyOnc @hagsie @GatesPrisc69850 In this pilot RCT, a 4-week web-based CBT program (eReCog) was feasible, acceptable, and showed signals of cognitive benefit onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
34
Balancing living fully while facing mortality - “double awareness”- may shape QOL in advanced cancer @PsyOnc @ZimmTeamLab @gary_rodin Double Awareness Scale shows strong reliability,and higher double awareness was linked to better QoL & lower distress onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
2
36
Today, on World Psycho-Oncology Day, @PsyOnc highlights the importance of integrating psychological and psychosocial care into oncology practice Research and collaboration continue to drive better outcomes for patients, families, and clinicians
1
27
Among women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer, baseline HRQoL was low (0.27) @PsyOnc CBT-I significantly improved HRQoL, with 71.2% achieving meaningful gains. No sustained effects at 6 months @MariaFtanou @sheilagarland & cols onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
27
In Nigeria, just 44% of women with non-metastatic breast cancer received mastectomy. Awareness was a major driver (OR 4.10) @PsyOnc Barriers included cost, fear, and social impact @BillyRosaPhD onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
26
A 3-arm RCT found no significant benefit of a Meaning-Making intervention for patients newly diagnosed w advanced cancer across meaning in life or secondary psychosocial outcomes @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
2
38
Across 32 reviews, social support emerged as a 🔑 factor in cancer caregiving; shaping distress, burden, adaptation, relationships, & QOL. Dyadic interventions centered on communication appear more effective than information-only approaches @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
4
86
Death anxiety in advanced cancer remains relatively stable during the last year of life and is associated with psychosocial and coping-related factors @PsyOnc @HannekevanLaar1 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
2
61
Anao Zhang is thrilled to take on the role of Editor-in-Chief of @PsyOnc ! He is committed to advancing rigorous, inclusive, and impactful research that improves psychosocial care for patients and caregivers worldwide onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
3
230
Research using a dyadic network approach shows that continuity of care is directly linked to lower caregiver burden among partners of patients w advanced cancer @PsyOnc Findings highlight how patient and partner emotional distress are interconnected onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
17
Depression is common among older adults This study explored cultural adap of the CARE psychotherapy intervention for 🇦🇺 ≥70 with cancer @PsyOnc Findings highlight the importance of tailoring language & cultural context to improve acceptability & uptake onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
2
50
Available: Abstracts from the @APOSHQ 23rd Annual Conference (March 18-20, 2026) @PsyOnc Showcasing the latest research and innovations advancing psychosocial oncology care onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/…
1
28
Pilot RCT: Iterative, theory-driven modifications improved the feasibility of an online expressive writing intervention for AYA cancer survivors @PsyOnc Adherence increased from 25% to 83%, and 6-month follow-up completion rose to 72% onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
2
95
Pilot RCT: An online culturally adapted Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for caregivers of patients with advanced cancer showed good feasibility and acceptability, with improvements in depression, anxiety, meaning, peace, and self-esteem @PsyOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
1
15