SynthesisScientific reports2022
Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression in cancer survivors: a meta-analysis.
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- Mind-Body Therapies for Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in People with Cancer: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis.Current oncology reports · 2026Pooled it
- Depression increases cancer mortality by 23-83%: a meta-analysis of 65 studies across five major cancer types.GeroScience · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depression in patients with myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- The role of CBT in enhancing health outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft patients: a systematic review.BMC psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Meta-analysis of factors influencing depression in cervical cancer patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Cognitive behavioral therapy's impact on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy on fatigue in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Pooled it
- The impact of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on mental health outcomes and life in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Pooled it
- App-Based Interventions for Moderate to Severe Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JAMA network open · 2023Pooled it
- Evaluating the effect of patient education led by medical physicists on anxiety and depression induced by radiotherapy.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Health-related quality of life and mental health outcomes among cancer survivors in an insomnia intervention: a randomized controlled trial.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2025Trial
- Intervention-Related Changes in Coping Ability Drives Improvements in Mood and Quality of Life for Patients Taking Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy.Psycho-oncology · 2024Trial
- Mental Health Disorders in End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Narrative Review of Clinical Considerations for Integrated Management.Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis · 2026Review
- Beta Testing an mHealth Symptom Management Intervention for People With Advanced Cancer: Single-Cohort Feasibility and Acceptability Study.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Addressing Existential Distress Through Compassion: Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Compassion With You (COMwithU), a Compassion-Based Intervention for Patients With Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Prevalence and its associated factors of cancer-related fatigue among liver cancer patients: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Co-Design of a Depression Self-Management Tool for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Rapid Qualitative Analysis of Interview Feedback on a Prototype.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Affect-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy for mothers diagnosed with cancer - A feasibility study.Internet interventions · 2026Article
- Effects of digital health interventions on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
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Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on anxiety and depression in cancer survivors. The PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library databases were searched. Randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effects of CBT in cancer survivors were included. The standardized mean difference (SMD) was used as an effect size indicator. Fifteen studies were included. For the depression score, the pooled results of the random effects model were as follows: pre-treatment versus post-treatment, SMD (95% confidence interval [CI]) = 0.88 (0.46, 1.29), P < 0.001; pre-treatment versus 3-month follow-up, 0.83 (0.09, 1.76), P = 0.08; pre-treatment versus 6-month follow-up, 0.92 (0.27, 1.58), P = 0.006; and pre-treatment versus 12-month follow-up, 0.21 (- 0.28, 0.70), P = 0.40. For the anxiety score, the pooled results of the random effects model were as follows: pre-treatment versus post-treatment, 0.97 (0.58, 1.36), P < 0.001; pre-treatment versus 3-month follow-up, 1.45 (- 0.82, 3.72), P = 0.21; and pre-treatment versus 6-month follow-up, 1.00 (0.17, 1.83), P = 0.02). The pooled result of the fixed effects model for the comparison between pre-treatment and the 12-month follow-up was 0.10 (- 0.16, 0.35; P = 0.45). The subgroup analysis revealed that the geographical location, treatment time and treatment form were not sources of significant heterogeneity. CBT significantly improved the depression and anxiety scores of the cancer survivors; such improvement was maintained until the 6-month follow-up. These findings support recommendations for the use of CBT in survivors of cancer.
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