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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2025; 16(7): 106249
Published online Jul 24, 2025. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i7.106249
Psychological distress in thyroid cancer patients: Influencing factors and intervention strategies
Ju-Hua Li, Qian Zhou
Ju-Hua Li, Qian Zhou, Department of Thyroid Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610213, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Li JH and Zhou Q designed the research study; Li JH performed the research, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Zhou Q provided guidance and contributed to the final version of the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Qian Zhou, MD, Doctor, Department of Thyroid Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 3966 Section 2, South Tianfu Avenue, Tianfu New District, Chengdu 610213, Sichuan Province, China. qianzhoud3@sina.com
Received: February 21, 2025
Revised: April 2, 2025
Accepted: June 13, 2025
Published online: July 24, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Thyroid cancer patients often experience mental pain. This review sums up its influencing factors like demographics, physiology, and social aspects. Current interventions have flaws. Future research should focus on better-designed, long-term interventions and positive psychology-based methods to improve patients’ mental health.