Routine Screening for Distress, Depression and Anxiety in Oncology: Where Are We Now?
A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychosocial Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editors
Interests: psycho-oncology; head and neck cancer; cancer care
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Psychological distress, depression and anxiety are prevalent among cancer patients, significantly impacting their quality of life, treatment adherence and overall outcomes. Despite growing recognition of the importance of routine screening for these conditions, implementation remains inconsistent across oncology practices. Barriers such as limited resources, the lack of standardized protocols and insufficient training for healthcare providers often hinder effective screening and intervention.
This Special Issue aims to explore the current state of routine screening for distress, depression and anxiety in oncology settings. We welcome original research articles and reviews that address the development, validation and implementation of screening tools, as well as strategies to overcome barriers to adoption. Contributions may also focus on the integration of psychological screening into multidisciplinary cancer care, the impact of screening on patient outcomes and the role of emerging technologies, such as digital health solutions, in enhancing screening practices.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Daniel C. McFarland
Dr. Lee A. Kehoe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- psychological distress
- depression
- anxiety
- oncology
- routine screening
- cancer care
- patient outcomes
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