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Integrating allostasis and emerging technologies to study complex ... nature.com Nature Nov 5, 2025 2 facts

claimThe cumulative biological impact of chronic stress in cancer patients has been studied using the allostatic load index.

referenceMathew, A. et al. (2021) conducted a systematic review and mini meta-analysis on allostatic load in cancer patients, published in Biological Research for Nursing.

Post Treatment Survivorship, Information, Resources - Cancer Care cancercare.org CancerCare 2 facts

claimAnxiety and depression are common conditions among cancer patients and survivors.

Psychedelic Drugs News - ScienceDaily sciencedaily.com ScienceDaily 2 facts

claimPsilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is being investigated for its potential to treat depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

claimOne or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when administered with appropriate support.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press 2 facts

claimIn a study by Baron et al. (1990), spouses of cancer patients who reported high levels of social support demonstrated better immune functioning on two out of three measures compared to spouses with lower reported social support.

claimStudies involving spousal caregivers of dementia sufferers, medical students, elderly adults, and cancer patients have consistently shown that social support correlates with improved immune functioning (Cohen & Herbert, 1996; Kiecolt-Glaser et al., 2002).

Cancer survivorship and long-term outcomes: navigating the ... sci-rep.com International Journal of Scientific Reports Oct 23, 2024 2 facts

referenceZafar SY, Abernethy AP, and Ubel PA examined how out-of-pocket expenses, loss of income, and debt contribute to financial toxicity in cancer patients.

referenceFingeret MC et al. developed a body image scale specifically for use with cancer patients undergoing reconstructive surgery.

5.1 Physical Health and Growth in Early Childhood - OpenStax openstax.org OpenStax Oct 16, 2024 1 fact

referenceMalnutrition and infections are identified as co-existing conditions that represent a significant death risk in cancer patients, as discussed by Fan et al. in a 2022 Frontiers in Nutrition article.

Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua Kevin D. Stein, Karen L. Syrjala, Michael A. Andrykowski · Wiley 1 fact

perspectiveInterventions aimed at improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their life partners should include the assessment of disease perception and dyadic coping.

Construction and Evaluation of an "AI+Knowledge Graph" Teaching ... researchsquare.com Research Square 1 fact

claimThe 'AI+Knowledge Graph' teaching model includes a 'Step into Clinical Practice' scenario video library that records authentic diagnostic and therapeutic scenarios involving cancer patients, covering clinical manifestations, doctor-patient communication, and treatment decision-making processes.

Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 1 fact

claimMenopausal symptoms arising from chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, specifically vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and sweating, may contribute to sleep problems in cancer patients.