Psychological Distress Archives

Some observational studies suggest that overweight BMI may have a protective effect during cancer tr

General Oncology

Cancer Patients With Obesity Show Poorer Psychosocial Health

December 3, 2019

Among breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, scores for distress higher for obese than nonobese.

Depression is experienced by many patients after a cancer diagnosis.

ESMO 2019

Recognizing Acute Stressors That May Precipitate Suicide in Patients With Metastatic Cancer

By

John Schieszer, MA

September 29, 2019

Emergency room admissions and reports of negative prognoses should prompt suicide prevention measures, according to results presented at ESMO Congress 2019.

Informing a patient of treatment options.

ESMO 2019

Evidence-Based Support for Optimal Care of Psychological Distress in Patients With Advanced Cancer Is Lacking

By

John Schieszer, MA

September 28, 2019

A literature search covering 30 years revealed a dearth of studies focused on the concept analysis of psychological distress in patients with advanced cancer.

Psychosocial distress is a side effect that is often overlooked.

Cervical Cancer

Psychologic Distress Linked to Cervical Cancer Mortality

August 12, 2019

Risk up with diagnosis of stress-related disorders or an occurrence of stressful life events around diagnosis.

Cancer survivors often must deal with psychological after-effects.

Head and Neck Cancer

Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders Seen With Head and Neck Cancers

By

Megan Garlapow, PhD

April 22, 2019

Mental health disorders may be an adverse effect of head and neck cancer diagnosis, treatment, or treatment morbidities.

A cancer diagnosis may be associated with depressive symptoms.

Colorectal Cancer

Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Colorectal Cancer Survivors

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

March 12, 2019

According to researchers, patients diagnosed with a mental health disorder following colorectal cancer diagnosis have an increased risk of death.

Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Have Increased Suicide Risk

November 12, 2018

Survivors of head, neck cancers almost twice as likely to die from suicide as survivors of other cancers.

Attending school may be a challenge for younger patients with cancer.

General Oncology

Experiencing Parental Cancer As Child Can Have Lasting Impact

September 10, 2018

An increased risk of low educational attainment and attenuation in income at age 30 years has been observed in those that have experienced parental cancer.