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June 16, 2025 – Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might just revolutionize how depression and anxiety are treated in cancer patients. In a groundbreaking trial, a single dose combined with therapy significantly reduced emotional suffering, and these effects often lasted over two years. A single dose of psilocybin, paired with therapy, brought long-lasting relief from depression and anxiety to cancer patients—effects that persisted even after two years. Ongoing trials are exploring whether more doses could boost results further.
People with cancer often struggle with depression. In this phase 2 trial, 28 patients with cancer and major depressive disorder received psychological support from a therapist prior to, during, and following a single 25-mg dose of psilocybin.
