Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors.

Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Survivors.
Med Clin North Am. 2017 Nov;101(6):1099-1113
Authors: Yi JC, Syrjala KL
Abstract
Most cancer survivors adjust well to life after cancer but some experience persisting negative mood, such as cancer-related fears, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, or depression. Mood fluctuations may not reach criteria for a clinical diagnosis but subclinical symptoms can interfere with quality of life. Women, adolescents, and young adults are particularly at risk for mood disturbances. Behavioral interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacologic treatments, can effectively treat these distressing emotions. Much of the research on managing emotional needs after cancer has been completed with breast cancer survivors and more work is needed with diverse groups of survivors.
PMID: 28992857 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - October 12, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yi JC, Syrjala KL Tags: Med Clin North Am Source Type: research