Epidemiological assessment of distress during chemotherapy: who is affected?

ConclusionIn our study, psychological distress burdened a quarter of the patients receiving chemotherapy. Psychological distress plays a role in cancer recurrence and recovery; thus, there is a need for a holistic approach to the management of patients with cancer, including psychological evaluation to identify those at risk.
Source: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research