J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.
2010 Jan;49(1):7-10.
Overview of Psychopharmacotherapy for Cancer Patients
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- 1Psycho-Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. psy@ncc.re.kr
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- Cancer patients experience various physical and psychological symptoms, which can be alleviated by psychotropic medications. In the process of developing the recommendations for distress management in cancer patients, the Korean psycho-oncology research group performed systematic reviews on the oncological psychopharmacotherapy literature. This study describes the general principles and some practical suggestions.
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