The role of emotion regulation through mindfulness in oncological patients: A pilot study.

Background: Traditional MBSR or MBTC programs do not delve deeply enough into emotional regulation, which is especially relevant in oncological patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the benefits of a mindfulness-based emotion regulation program in adult oncological patients.

Method: Psycho-oncologists from the AECC developed a mindfulness-based emotion regulation program.

Psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown on Spanish oncological patients: a quantitative approach.

Background: This study analyses the levels of distress and related psychosocial factors among cancer patients during the Spanish lockdown due to COVID-19.

Methods: A total of 2,779 cancer patients took part in an observational and lateral study carried out between April 16, 2020 and April 25, 2020. An online questionnaire was distributed including distress-related variables, demographic variables, clinical variables about their oncological condition, socioeconomic variables and variables related to information management and social communication.