Overview of Psychopharmacotherapy for Cancer Patients.
- Author:
Jong Heun KIM
1
;
Eun Seung YU
Author Information
1. Psycho-Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. psy@ncc.re.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cancer;
Distress;
Psychopharmacotherapy
- MeSH:
Humans
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2010;49(1):7-10
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
