J Dig Cancer Res.
2025 Apr;13(1):74-81. 10.52927/jdcr.2025.13.1.74.
Cancer Patient’s Distress: Mainly about Depression and Anxiety
- Lee HJ
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- 1National Cancer Survivorship Center, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
- 2Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
- KMID: 2567141
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.52927/jdcr.2025.13.1.74
Abstract
- Distress can occur at any stage of the cancer continuum—from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship—and can be attributed to various factors. This article examines the multifactorial causes of distress in patients with cancer and outlines current strategies for its screening and management. Particular focus is given to depression and anxiety, which are the most prevalent forms of psychological distress in this population.
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