Positive psychology is currently emerging in research. This is the reason why it has been checked a group of variables considered in this perspective: wellbeing, positive emotions, emotional intelligence, optimism, resilience and self-esteem. It has been highlighted the relationship between each of these variables in an increasingly large population: cancer patients. The results of the various investigations converge on the benefits of exploring and promoting positive health through specific psychological interventions, so that they can help to improve health relevant aspects such as mood, increase quality of life, reduce emotional distress, or facilitate more adaptive coping strategies for cancer patients