Psycholigical distress among cancer patients on chemotherapy
- Author:
Nor Zuraida Z
;
Ng CG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
psychological distress, anxiety, depression, cancer, chemotherapy
- MeSH:
Neoplasms
- From:Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre
2010;13(1):12-18
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
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
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