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[Psyche and cancer].

M Lopez1, C Cauchi, D Sergi

  • 1Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Regina Elena, Roma, Italia. lopez@ifo.it

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Summary

The link between psychological factors and cancer remains controversial, with current evidence insufficient to confirm stress directly causes cancer development. Further research is needed to clarify the complex relationship between the mind and cancer.

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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology
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Published on: May 22, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • The connection between psychological factors and cancer has been studied for centuries.
  • Recent research has focused on stress as a potential contributor to cancer development.
  • Existing studies present contradictory findings regarding the role of psychological factors in cancer.

Purpose:

  • To review the current evidence on the role of psychological factors, particularly stress, in cancer development.
  • To evaluate the conflicting results from case-control and cohort studies.
  • To assess the plausibility of psychological factors influencing cancer etiology given cancer's genetic basis.

Summary:

  • Despite historical interest, the influence of psychological factors on cancer development is not definitively established.
  • Studies on stress and cancer yield contradictory results, with some even showing higher stress in benign tumor patients.
  • Given cancer's genetic nature, it's challenging to hypothesize how psychological factors might induce the necessary mutations for cancer initiation.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for rigorous scientific investigation into the mind-cancer connection.
  • Underscores the current lack of conclusive evidence supporting psychological factors as direct causes of cancer.
  • Suggests that cancer's genetic underpinnings may limit the direct impact of psychological influences on its development.