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
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Journal of Health and Translational Medicine
Volume
13
Issue
1
Publisher
University of Malaya Medical Centre
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