Abstract Objective Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising among adults under the age of 50 (early- or young-onset CRC). This population is more likely to have advanced-stage disease at diagnosis, suggesting their diagnostic pathway may be prolonged. To better understand factors influencing this pathway, this study explored patients' experiences...

Abstract Objective It is widely acknowledged that emotional states can influence skin conditions, yet limited research has delved into the impact of stress on skin cancer development. This retrospective study sought to expand the perspective on skin cancer risk factors by investigating the complex relationship between stressful life events and the...

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Abstract Background Fear of progression (FOP) is a common and significant concern among cancer patients, encompassing worries about cancer progression during active treatment. Elevated levels of FOP can be dysfunctional. This study aims to assess the efficacy of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based intervention on FOP, anxiety sensitivity...

Abstract Objective Many young adult female cancer survivors need to use reproductive medicine, surrogacy, or adoption to have a child. This study pilot tested Roadmap to Parenthood, a web-based, self-guided decision aid and planning tool for family building after cancer (disease agnostic). Methods A single-arm pilot study tested feasibility, acceptability,...

Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to gain insight into the physical, psychological and social impact of having a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), a rare type of cancer with an often chronic course. Methods An online survey was conducted among 455 Dutch MPN patients (62.7% female, age M 63) to explore the impact of the disease by measuring...