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This study tested a smartphone app called POSTHOC that helps cancer survivors track symptoms and health goals after finishing treatment. 51 adults who recently completed cancer therapy used the app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app is useful and easy to use, and if it …

This study tested whether an online exercise and education program is feasible and helpful for cancer patients and survivors. Thirty participants with metastatic breast or gynecological cancer, or breast cancer survivors, took part from home. The program aimed to ease cancer-rela…

This study tested two simple, drug-free techniques—self-acupressure (pressing specific points on the body) and Zhan Zhuang (a gentle standing meditation)—to see if they can reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in breast cancer survivors. About 50 women who had completed treat…

This study tested a telehealth program called CC Links-Telehealth to help pediatric cancer patients and their caregivers manage money problems caused by cancer care. About 124 adults (patients or caregivers) from a special clinic took part. The program provided education and supp…

This study tested an internet-based insomnia treatment program in 1,554 adult survivors of childhood cancer. The goal was to see if the program could improve sleep, thinking skills, and quality of life. Participants used an online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) …

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help breast cancer survivors take their daily hormone-blocking pills more regularly. 35 women who had trouble sleeping and often missed their medication took part. The goal was to see if improving sleep …

This study tested if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve balance in older women who had chemotherapy for breast cancer. 48 women aged 50-85 completed the study. Researchers measured sway before and after a single session of stimulation or a sham (…

This study tested an 8-week phone- and app-based program designed to increase hope and reduce life disruption in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. 155 survivors aged 18-39 took part in a randomized trial comparing the hope program to a control group. The goal was t…

This study tested a short, nurse-led program to help breast cancer survivors who were hesitant or delayed in starting hormone therapy. The program aimed to support patients in making informed decisions. The study enrolled 35 women and measured how feasible and acceptable the prog…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help children aged 9 to 16 who recently finished cancer treatment manage their symptoms. The app also provides personalized support for their caregivers. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for families during early…

This study tested a chatbot named Penny to see if it could help adults who had cancer as children or young adults get back into regular follow-up care. Participants had not seen a doctor for their cancer history in at least three years. The chatbot sent text messages to help them…

This study tested whether a smartphone-based platform could help monitor quality of life in 410 head and neck cancer survivors after curative treatment. The goal was to detect meaningful declines in well-being earlier and more easily than standard methods. Participants used the p…

This study tested whether a special clinic for women who finished treatment for early-stage breast or gynecologic cancer is practical. About 200 women used an app to report their symptoms, which triggered check-ins from nurses or dietitians when needed. The goal was to see if thi…

This study looked at whether a personalized meal plan with more omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish) could help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, depression, and sleep problems. About 98 women who had finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer took …

This study tested a new way to encourage physical activity in cancer survivors at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor to show participants how exercise immediately affects their blood sugar, hoping this real-time feedback would motivate th…