Depression is the psychiatric syndrome that has received the most attention in individuals
with cancer. The study of depression has been a challenge because symptoms occur on a …

Objective: To identify all literature regarding depression in patients with advanced cancer
and among mixed hospice populations, and to summarise the prevalence of depression …

BackgroundThe goal of the present study was to analyze associations between depression
and mortality of cancer patients and to test whether these associations would vary by study …

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …

Background Cancer and its treatment can result in psychological distress in both adults with
cancer and in their family caregivers. This psychological distress acts as a significant …

Background Mood disorders are among the most distressing psychiatric conditions
experienced by patients with advanced cancer; however, studies have not shown a direct …

This evidence-based report reviews the empiric literature on depression in people with
cancer with a focus on three areas: occurrence, assessment, and treatment. More than 350 …

Background: The emotional functioning (EF) dimension of the European Organization for
Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C33) and the …

Backgroung: The aim of palliative care services is to ensure the best quality of life for
patients and their carers. Depression is common amongst palliative care patients and has …

Abstract Purpose The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) acts as one of the
most frequently used self-reported measures in cancer practice. The evidence for construct …