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  • Psychosocial care is integral to high-quality cancer treatment.
  • Psycho-oncology is an emerging global field.
  • Understanding the landscape of psychosocial care in India is essential.

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  • To review studies on psychosocial care for cancer patients in India from 2000-2024.
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  • To highlight the need for policy integration.

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  • A narrative review of scientific literature.
  • Searched databases for studies on psychosocial care in Indian cancer patients.
  • Included 85 studies out of 233 identified papers.

Main Results:

  • Distress prevalence ranged from 22% to 62%, notably high in head and neck and breast cancers.
  • Seven distress measurement tools are validated in Indian languages.
  • Communication often involves collusion and euphemisms.
  • Limited research exists on psychosocial issues in pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric cancer populations.
  • A significant lack of intervention studies was observed.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for more high-quality intervention and outcome studies in psycho-oncology in India.
  • Integrating psycho-oncology into national cancer control policies is imperative globally.
  • Addressing communication barriers and specific population needs is vital.