Objective We aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression in cancer patients assessed
by diagnostic interviews and self‐report instruments, and to study differences in prevalence …

The integration of psychosocial care into the routine care of all patients with cancer is
increasingly being recognized as the new standard of care. These NCCN Clinical Practice …

Background A cancer diagnosis can have a substantial impact on mental health and
wellbeing. Depression and anxiety may hinder cancer treatment and recovery, as well as …

With cancer incidence increasing over time, attention to the burden of related psychiatric and
psychosocial consequences of the disease and treatment is a major topic for both cancer …

Anxiety and depression are the most common psychological symptoms in patients with
cancer, irrespective of disease stage, primary cancer site and phase of treatment. Symptoms …

Cancer is a devastating disease causing significant psychological problems among patients
and their families. In the past few decades, there have been growing implementation and …

Background: Although depression and mood-related disorders are common in persons with
cancer, these conditions remain frequently overlooked in clinical practice. Negative …

The true relationship between two forms of morbidity remains complex and causal
relationships that may be true for one disorder may not apply to another. The new …

BackgroundThe Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is the most commonly used measure to
screen for depression in primary care but there is still lack of clarity about its accuracy and …

Purpose A clinical pathway for anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients was
developed to guide best practice in Australia. Methods The pathway was based on a rapid …