Anxiety
Anxiety
Disorder (National Cancer Institute)
Describes the causes and treatment of anxiety experienced by cancer patients.
Anxiety that may arise after cancer therapy has been completed is also
discussed. Patient and physician versions available. [10/05]
Depression
Depression
(National Cancer Institute)
Describes the causes and treatments of depression, a disabling illness
that affects about 15% to 25% of cancer patients. Identifies risk factors
and discusses prevention of suicide in cancer patients. Patient and physician
versions available. [6/07]
Cancer-Depression
(Association of Online Cancer Resources)
Online discussion group for cancer patients dealing with depression.
Depression
in Patients with Lung Cancer: Prevalence and Risk Factors Derived From
Quality-of-Life Data (Journal of Clinical Oncology)
Abstract of a study published in the February 2001 issue of the Journal
of Clinical Oncology that found depression is common and persistent
in lung cancer patients, especially those with more severe symptoms or
functional limitations. Recommends psychologic screening and appropriate
intervention as an essential part of palliative care. [2/01]
Depression
After Successful Treatment for NSCLC (PubMed)
Study results presented in the September 2000 issue of Cancer
conclude that depression is not rare after successful treatment of NSCLC
and that social support may play an important role for NSCLC patients
with depression after successful treatment. [9/00]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (National Cancer Institute)
Describes post-traumatic stress disorder, its symptoms and its treatment.
Discusses how the diagnosis, treatment and survival of cancer can cause
psychological problems similar to those experienced by people who have
survived highly stressful situations, such as combat, rape, natural disasters
or other life-threatening events.. [6/04]
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