The Rise of Psychiatry in Oncology: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Cancer Patients Review Abstract The field of psycho-oncology has emerged as an essential component of cancer care over the past five decades. This interdisciplinary field addresses the psychological, social, and behavioral
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cancer diagnosis and mental health
cancer diagnosis and mental health Introduction Cancer diagnosis and treatment evokes despair in patients. Compared with healthy individuals, cancer patients are at a high risk of psychological problems. It has been estimated that approximately one-third of cancer patients in the world are affected by mental disorders, with depression and anxiety being the
