PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY

Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Caring for the Soul: The Journey of the Omega Project

The Omega Project, active from 1968 to 1986, was a groundbreaking initiative that explored end-of-life care. It was led by J. William Worden, who broke down the project into four distinct phases. Each phase had its own focus group, objectives, and key insights. First, the project examined the needs

reading time less than a minute
Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Yoga's Impact on Women Battling Gynecologic Cancer

Researchers recently looked into how yoga can help women dealing with gynecologic cancer. They created a 12-week yoga program with the help of the participants. This was not your usual group study. They wanted to see how each person felt differently. Most studies focus on breast cancer. This time, t

reading time less than a minute
Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Black Canadians and Cancer: A Psychological Journey

Have you ever wondered how cancer affects Black Canadians differently? A recent study dove into the world of psychosocial oncology (PSO) to uncover the unique experiences, psychological states, and non-biological aspects of cancer that Black Canadians face. It's not just about the medical stuff, but

reading time less than a minute