Differences of biopsychosocial distress and requests for psychological assistance between Asian American and non-Hispanic White oncology patients.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare Asian American (AA) to non-Hispanic White (NHW) cancer patients regarding biopsychosocial distress and requests for psychological assistance.

Methods: This retrospective study included 5627 eligible patients, newly diagnosed with cancer, who completed the 30-item SupportScreen® survey of biopsychosocial distress. The top 10 sources of high distress were assessed.

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology, Version 2.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

This selection from the NCCN Guidelines for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology focuses on considerations for the comprehensive care of AYA patients with cancer. Compared with older adults with cancer, AYA patients have unique needs regarding treatment, fertility counseling, psychosocial and behavioral issues, and supportive care services. The complete version of the NCCN Guidelines for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology addresses additional aspects of caring for AYA patients, including risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and survivorship.

Reduction of Distress and Attrition in a 6-Week Psychoeducational Group: A Pilot Study.

The distress and unique needs of AYAs (adolescent/young adults) with an oncology diagnosis have been well explored and documented in the literature. However, effective means of reducing distress and meeting needs has been more elusive. This study explored the impact of a 6-week psychoeducational pilot group on AYA distress.

Threshold score for the self-report Pediatric Distress Thermometer Rating Scale in childhood cancer patients.

Objective: Although there is enthusiasm for identifying and treating psychosocial problems in childhood cancer patients, there are few validated instruments to help providers identify at-risk children for further assessment. The study objective was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the self-report pediatric Distress Thermometer Rating Scale (Peds DTRS) in childhood cancer survivors and identify a threshold score to help providers classify pediatric patients.

Methods: We evaluated 54 children 7-17 years old using 178 Peds DTRS longitudinal data points from the cohort that was used for the original pediatric adaptation of the DTRS.

Biopsychosocial Distress in Young Adult Oncology Patients: Examining Sex Differences in Sources of High Distress and Requests for Assistance.

Purpose: This study examines biopsychosocial problem-related distress and requests for assistance with male and female young adult patients by applying a large-scale analysis among individuals diagnosed with a variety of cancers.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted involving 630 patients of ages 18-39 treated for cancer at City of Hope between 2009 and 2014. Patients were asked to complete a biopsychosocial problem-related distress touch-screen instrument before treatment as part of their routine clinical care.

Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, Version 2.2018, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

This selection from the NCCN Guidelines for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology focuses on treatment and management considerations for AYA patients with cancer. Compared with older adults with cancer, AYA patients have unique needs regarding treatment, fertility counseling, psychosocial and behavioral issues, and supportive care services. The complete version of the NCCN Guidelines for AYA Oncology addresses additional aspects of caring for AYA patients, including risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and survivorship.