Blood biomarkers and medication response following group psychotherapy as an add-on treatment in refractory idiopathic myelodysplasia

This case suggests that clinicians' attitude and an idea of curability can be crucial for the patient's psychological response to the treatment. Given the potential negative impact of psychiatric comorbidities on treatment efficacy and disease progression, psychological interventions can be considered as part of an integrated therapeutic approach. Psychotherapy based on the Human Birth Theory may offer specific benefits by fostering a more vital psychological response in the patient, in line with its foundational principles.