Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico
ISSN 1699-3055
2 papers in the library · 6 citations · publishing 2025
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training, added to routine care, reduces negative emotions and improves sleep, social functioning, and quality of life in patients with laryngeal cancer after surgery. In a study of 65 patients, those who received the training showed lower scores on anxiety and depression scales, better sleep quality, less social disability, and higher quality-of-life scores after eight weeks compared to before the intervention. The control group, receiving only routine care, also improved but the mindfulness group showed greater benefits. The findings suggest that mindfulness training is a useful clinical addition for post-operative laryngeal cancer patients.
An 8-week mindfulness and compassion program for cancer patients and their relatives, delivered in person and online, was feasible within a public hospital setting. Among 142 evaluable participants, 90 completed the program. Scores on measures of general psychological distress and anxiety and depression significantly decreased after the program. In qualitative feedback, participants reported greater awareness in health decisions, improved relationship with their illness, emotional support, and enhanced daily life. The program led to significant improvements in psychological well-being for both patients and their relatives.