Beyond mindfulness: the importance of body compassion in colorectal cancer distress.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Psychological distress is common among people diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), often stemming from physical changes and challenges associated with the disease and its treatment. Body compassion, a mindfulness-related construct emphasizing acceptance, defusion, and common humanity of the physical body, may offer new perspectives on the link between mindfulness and distress in cancer patients, but this remains unexplored. This study investigated the relationship between mindfulness, body compassion, and distress in individuals with CRC.

Methods

Fifty-four people diagnosed with CRC completed surveys assessing demographic and medical characteristics [e.g., stage, treatment status, medical comorbidities (SCQ: Self-Administered Comorbidity Questionnaire)], mindful

SUBMITTER: Zimmaro LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540465 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature