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Depression in Cancer Care.

Daisuke Fujisawa1,2

  • 1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

The Keio Journal of Medicine
|October 17, 2017
PubMed
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Cancer patients frequently experience depression, impacting their health and families. Routine screening and integrated care, including psychotherapy like mindfulness, improve outcomes for patients and their relatives.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Depression is a prevalent comorbidity in cancer patients, significantly affecting clinical outcomes.
  • The emotional well-being of cancer patients' families is also impacted by the patient's diagnosis and treatment.
  • Effective management of depression in cancer care is crucial for holistic patient and family support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of routine depression screening in cancer patients.
  • To emphasize the benefits of integrated care models for cancer-related depression.
  • To discuss the role of specialized interventions, including psychotherapy and mindfulness-based approaches, in managing depression.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical guidelines and evidence regarding depression screening in oncology.
Keywords:
cancerdepressionfamilymental health

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  • Discussion of integrated care strategies encompassing primary and specialized treatment levels.
  • Overview of psychotherapeutic modalities, with a focus on mindfulness-based interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • Routine screening for depression in cancer patients is recommended for early detection and intervention.
    • Comprehensive care addressing patients' and families' unmet needs improves overall well-being.
    • Mindfulness-based interventions show promise as effective psychotherapeutic options for cancer patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated care approaches are essential for managing depression in cancer patients and their families.
    • Psychotherapy, particularly mindfulness-based interventions, offers valuable therapeutic avenues.
    • Further research and implementation of these strategies are needed to enhance cancer care quality.