Psychological distress among cancer patients on chemotherapy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Abstract

Distress has become a major issue in cancer population. Patients may suffer from either physical, psychological distress or both. Cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy are more likely to experience psychological distress. This could be due to the negative effects of chemotherapy agents, the uncertainty of post-treatment, and the occurrence of psychosocial problems. As a result, the patient may experience a normal reaction such as sadness or may develop common psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Keywords

Anxiety, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Depression, Psychological distress

Publication Title

Journal of Health and Translational Medicine

ISSN

1823-7339

Divisions

fac_med

Volume

13

Issue

1

Publisher

University of Malaya Medical Centre

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