Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for psycho-existential distress in advanced cancer: a narrative review
psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy is a compelling therapeutic option warranting further investigation through rigorous, interdisciplinary research to promote an anthropologically/ethically grounded implementation in palliative settings, even beyond the oncology field.
Authors
- Silvia Tanzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5798-5064)
- Mario Amore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2927-2192)
- Fabio Fesce
- Tania Simona Re (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5532-6110)
- Luca Ghirotto
- Alessandra Costanza
- Luca Magnani
Institutions
- University of Geneva (CH)
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona (ES)
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Sant Joan de Déu Research Foundation (ES)
- Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica (ES)
- Università della Svizzera italiana (CH)
- University of Genoa (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005689
- Primary Topic
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00