Clinical Stories and Psychological Experiences of Cancer Patients

ONCO_STORIES. Stress, Trauma, Origins, Psychological Responses, Interpersonal Relationships and Experiences in the Clinical History of Cancer Patients

The purpose of the study is to collect and analyze information from the multidimensional assessment of cancer patients (medical, psychological, psychometric, biological, etc.) treated at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. The collection of information will allow to investigate the possible presence of correlations between psychological aspects and clinical medical conditions of the person during the course/treatment of cancer.

In the course of the study, the possible presence of previous stressful and/or traumatic events, and the presence of psychological, post-traumatic and/or dissociative symptoms during treatment will be explored. Any correlations between medical conditions and psychological, emotional and behavioral characteristics will also be explored. Finally, it will be possible to investigate the effectiveness of psychological interventions that are carried out according to clinical practice.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals between 18 and 99 years old;
• Individuals with a diagnosis of current oncologic disease and in active oncologic treatment at the hospital where the study is conducted;
• Individuals with a history of oncologic disease who have completed oncologic treatment or in follow-up at the hospital where the study is conducted;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-signing of informed consent;
• Non-signing of consent/assent by patient/legal guardian;
• Patients with cognitive impairment or legal disqualification;
• Clinical/medical or psychological condition that does not allow completion of self-report questionnaires;