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Cancer and depression

T L Schwenk1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. tschwenk@umich.edu

Primary Care
|June 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Depression significantly impacts cancer patients' well-being and outcomes. Aggressive diagnosis and treatment of depression in cancer patients, similar to other patients, can improve their quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychosocial Oncology

Background:

  • Depression is a common comorbidity in cancer patients.
  • The negative effects of depression on cancer patients' functional status, psychologic outlook, and medical outcomes are well-documented.

Observation:

  • Depression in cancer patients is often overlooked or accepted as inevitable.
  • This underestimation hinders effective diagnosis and treatment of depression in this population.

Findings:

  • Effective depression treatment for cancer patients is similar to that for non-cancer patients.
  • Treating depression can enhance a cancer patient's approach to life and disease management.

Implications:

  • Healthcare providers should actively screen for and treat depression in cancer patients.

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  • Addressing depression can improve the overall quality of life for individuals with cancer.
  • Timely and appropriate depression management is crucial for comprehensive cancer care.