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Psilocybin Therapy Aims to Ease Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients

Written by Earth.com | October 31, 2025

Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and NYU are leading a major clinical trial testing psilocybin-assisted therapy for people with advanced cancer. The study explores whether guided psychedelic sessions can relieve fear, depression, and existential distress where standard treatments fall short.