Reduction of death anxiety in patients with advanced cancer in short-term psychotherapy

The study results suggest that psychotherapeutic interventions could reduce death anxiety in patients with advanced cancer. A time effect cannot be excluded and further studies using a care-as-usual control group are necessary. Nevertheless, this study sheds light on the role that psychotherapeutic interventions play in reducing death anxiety and complements the use of palliative medical treatments to alleviate patients' discomfort.