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World J Psychiatry. May 19, 2025; 15(5): 102977
Published online May 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i5.102977
Improving cancer patients’ prognosis by incorporating mindfulness intervention into the treatment strategy
Ning Lu, Kuo-Cherh Huang
Ning Lu, Department of Health Administration and Informatics, College of Health and Human Services, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484, United States
Kuo-Cherh Huang, School of Health Care Administration, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
Author contributions: Huang KC wrote the original draft; Lu N contributed to reviewing, revising, and editing; both authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Kuo-Cherh Huang, PhD, Professor, School of Health Care Administration, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, 11 Fl., Biomedical Technology Building, No. 301, Yuantong Rd, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan. kchuang@tmu.edu.tw
Received: November 4, 2024
Revised: January 20, 2025
Accepted: February 7, 2025
Published online: May 19, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The study by Liu et al highlights the clinical benefits of combining epirubicin with mindfulness interventions for patients with urinary system tumors and depression. Results showed that combined therapy significant improved immune function, tumor marker levels, depression severity, quality of life, and nursing satisfaction. Despite the study limitations including a small sample size and a short intervention period, the findings underscore the potential benefits of integrating mindfulness interventions into cancer treatment strategies. Given the rising incidence of urinary system tumors and associated psychological distress, further research is essential to explore similar approaches across patients with various cancer types.