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9 September 2025
Current Oncology | Highly Cited Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues on Psychosocial Oncology
Psycho-oncology deals with psychological reactions to the experience of cancer, the behavioral component of coping with cancer, as well as health behavior change, including preventative medicine, and social factors that are associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. We welcome you to read the following highly cited papers published in the Current Oncology (ISSN: 1718-7729) and hope that these articles can bring new ideas for psycho-oncology research. In addition, some Special Issues on this topic are currently open for submission.
1. “Psychosocial Interventions for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Fatigue: An Umbrella Review”
by Nieves Cedenilla Ramón, Jose Ignacio Calvo Arenillas, Sandra Aranda Valero, Alba Sánchez Guzmán and Pedro Moruno Miralles
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(3), 2954-2977; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30030226
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/3/226
2. “The Stigma Surrounding Opioid Use as a Barrier to Cancer-Pain Management: An Overview of Experiences with Fear, Shame, and Poorly Controlled Pain in the Context of Advanced Cancer”
by Hannah Harsanyi, Colleen Cuthbert and Fiona Schulte
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(6), 5835-5848; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30060437
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/6/437
3. “Is It Possible to Notice the Unmet Non-Medical Needs among Cancer Patients? Application of the Needs Evaluation Questionnaire in Men with Lung Cancer”
by Karolina Osowiecka, Marcin Kurowicki, Jarosław Kołb-Sielecki, Anna Gwara, Marek Szwiec, Sergiusz Nawrocki and Monika Rucinska
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(3), 3484-3493; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30030264
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/3/264
4. “Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: The Modern Psycho-Oncologic Approach for Romania—A Review”
by Monica Licu, Claudiu Gabriel Ionescu and Sorin Paun
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(7), 6964-6975; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30070504
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/7/504
5. “Psychosocial Wellbeing among Patients with Breast Cancer during COVID-19”
by Martine C. Maculaitis, Xianchen Liu, Alexandra Berk, Angelina Massa, Marisa C. Weiss, Samantha K. Kurosky, Benjamin Li and Lynn McRoy
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(4), 3886-3900; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30040294
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/4/294
6. “Are Canadian Women Prepared for the Transition to Primary HPV Testing in Cervical Screening? A National Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs”
by Ben Haward, Ovidiu Tatar, Patricia Zhu, Gabrielle Griffin-Mathieu, Emily McBride, Jo Waller, Julia Brotherton, Aisha Lofters, Marie-Hélène Mayrand, Samara Perez et al.
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(7), 7055-7072; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30070512
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/7/512
7. “Beauty Therapy to Support Psychosocial Recovery from Oncological Care: A Qualitative Research on the Lived Experience of Women with Breast Cancer Treated with Chemotherapy”
by Denise Vagnini, Massimo Maria Grassi, Francesco Valenti, Emilio Bombardieri and Emanuela Saita
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(5), 2527-2541; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31050189
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/5/189
8. “Positive Psychological Well-Being in Early Palliative Care: A Narrative Review of the Roles of Hope, Gratitude, and Death Acceptance”
by Elena Bandieri, Eleonora Borelli, Sarah Bigi, Claudia Mucciarini, Fabio Gilioli, Umberto Ferrari, Sonia Eliardo, Mario Luppi and Leonardo Potenza
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(2), 672-684; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31020049
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/2/49
9. “Applying Implementation Science to Identify Primary Care Providers’ Enablers and Barriers to Using Survivorship Care Plans”
by Brittany Mutsaers, Tori Langmuir, Carrie MacDonald-Liska, Justin Presseau, Gail Larocque, Cheryl Harris, Marie-Hélène Chomienne, Lauriane Giguère, Paola Michelle Garcia Mairena, Dina Babiker et al.
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(6), 3278-3290; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31060249
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/6/249
10. “Two-Step Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Cancer: A Retrospective Validation Study Using Real-World Data”
by Bryan Gascon, Joel Elman, Alyssa Macedo, Yvonne Leung, Gary Rodin and Madeline Li
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(11), 6488-6501; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31110481
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/11/481
Special Issues:
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| “Psychological Interventions for Cancer Survivors” Guest Editor: Dr. Christian Schulz-Quach Submission deadline: 31 December 2025 |
“Pathways to Recovery and Resilience in Breast Cancer Survivorship” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Nazanin Derakhshan Submission deadline: 31 December 2025 |
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| “Routine Screening for Distress, Depression and Anxiety in Oncology: Where Are We Now?” Guest Editors: Dr. Daniel C. McFarland and Dr. Lee A. Kehoe Submission deadline: 31 January 2026 |
“Health Disparities and Outcomes in Cancer Survivors” Guest Editor: Dr. Claire Jungyoun Han Submission deadline: 30 April 2026 |
