ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025
Hope, strength, and survival: exploring positive psychology interventions in breast cancer care.
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- From rumination quagmire to hope's flame: a cross-sectional mediation study of family support and life satisfaction among hematological cancer caregivers.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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Abstract
Breast cancer, although mainly a physiological condition, is frequently associated with significant psychological distress that influences emotional, cognitive, and social functioning. Conventional psychosocial methods in oncology have mainly targeted the reduction of adverse symptoms like depression and anxiety. Nonetheless, an increasing amount of evidence indicates that boosting positive emotional experiences via positive psychology interventions (PPIs) can act as a strong supplement to traditional care, fostering psychological resilience and enhancing the overall well-being of patients. Positive psychology, based on the scientific examination of strengths, optimism, meaning, and well-being, provides various strategies that enable patients to develop hope, self-confidence, and emotional stability. Techniques like gratitude journaling, meaning-focused therapy, mindfulness exercises, and optimism coaching have demonstrated the ability to cultivate a revitalized sense of purpose and individual development, even in the face of a cancer diagnosis. These actions aid in transforming the story from pain to resilience through strength and purpose.
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