Perspective article2026
Onco-Anxiology: A Proposal for an Anxiety-Focused, Longitudinal Framework Within Cancer Care
Chirag Jain · Frontiers in Psychology, Volume 17
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1939608
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Read Dr. Chirag Jain’s open-access Perspective in Frontiers in Psychology introducing Onco-Anxiology as a testable organising concept within psycho-oncology.
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Frontiers in Psychology Psycho-Oncology · 18 September 2026
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Dr. Jain's Perspective introduces Onco-Anxiology as a testable organising concept within psycho-oncology. It sets out the rationale, limitations and questions for future evaluation.
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Questions about Onco-Anxiology
Who proposed Onco-Anxiology?
Dr. Chirag Jain proposed the framework in his September 2026 Perspective in Frontiers in Psychology. The original paper sets out its rationale, relationship to psycho-oncology, limitations and research agenda.
Are oncoanxiology and Onco-Anxiology the same term?
On this website, “oncoanxiology” and “onco anxiology” refer to Onco-Anxiology, the framework proposed by Dr. Chirag Jain. Cancer anxiety is the broader clinical concern the framework addresses.
Does Onco-Anxiology replace psycho-oncology?
No. The framework is proposed within psycho-oncology. It focuses on cancer-related anxiety while recognising the broader role of multidisciplinary psychological and supportive care.
Is Onco-Anxiology an established medical specialty?
It is currently a proposed organising framework within psycho-oncology. The published Perspective offers it as a concept to be examined and evaluated through research, rather than an established medical specialty.
How does Onco-Anxiology relate to Skitii?
Onco-Anxiology is a broader framework for cancer-related anxiety. Skitii is a separate technology developed by Mindful Gurukul, the company founded by Dr. Jain, and is being investigated in this area. The framework does not require the use of Skitii. Explore Skitii ↗
Where can I learn more about the framework?
Visit the Onco-Anxiology section of Dr. Jain's website for more background, and read the original Frontiers in Psychology paper for the proposal's rationale, scope and limitations. Onco-Anxiology on Dr. Jain's website ↗
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