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  • Oncology
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Cancer diagnosis profoundly affects patients' self-perception and social interactions.
  • Psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, is common in cancer patients.
  • Distress prevalence varies by cancer type, stage, and individual vulnerabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide theoretical and practical information on psychotherapeutic interventions for cancer patients.
  • To discuss the clinical and scientific evidence supporting these approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of theoretical frameworks and practical applications of psychotherapy in oncology.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to psychological distress in cancer patients.
  • Examination of evidence for psychotherapeutic efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Adjustment disorders, anxiety, and depression are primary psychiatric disturbances in cancer patients.
  • Causes include disease-related stressors, pre-existing vulnerabilities, and biological factors from cancer or treatment.
  • Psychotherapeutic approaches offer management strategies for these challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Effective psychotherapeutic interventions are crucial for addressing the psychological impact of cancer.
  • Understanding the multifactorial causes of distress is key to tailored treatment.
  • Further research on clinical and scientific evidence is warranted.