Magic mushroom therapy gets second shot at easing cancer anxiety

This small, early-stage study tested whether a second round of psilocybin-assisted group therapy is safe and helpful for people with advanced cancer who still have significant anxiety after a first session. Fifteen participants with metastatic cancer received psilocybin in a controlled group retreat setting, supported by preparation and follow-up therapy sessions. The main goal was to check for safety and side effects, while also seeing if this second experience could further reduce anxiety and distress.