Understanding and treating depression among cancer patients.
Cancer is a devastating disease. Awareness of this disorder tremendously impacts an individual's life, creating a host of changes to occur. Depression is one concern that many cancer patients experience. It is important to make an accurate and complete assessment of depressive symptoms. Furthermore, a heightened awareness of patients' culture and their perceptions is vital to their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression. In cases of clinical depression, appropriate antidepressants prescribed along with the treatment for cancer are significant for the patient. Palliative counseling for patients and supportive counseling for their family are recommended as part of a treatment plan.
Bailey
R K
RK
University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Geyen
D J
DJ
Scott-Gurnell
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K
Hipolito
M M S
MM
Bailey
T A
TA
Beal
J M
JM
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003376:Counseling; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D010166:Palliative Care; D012944:Social Support
D000928:Antidepressive Agents