Managing Emotional Effects
Manage depression, anxiety, and other emotional effects, and learn how to support people with cancer.
On this page:
Anxiety
Depression
Confusion and Memory Problems
Adjusting to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Spirituality
General Coping Information
Anxiety Disorder (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about managing anxiety disorders that may affect individuals undergoing cancer screening, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Depression (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of depression in adults and children who have cancer.
Reducing Depression Does Not Reduce Fatigue
People with cancer often experience both depression and fatigue, and physicians have had good reason to think that relieving depression might also reduce fatigue. But a new large randomized trial has disproved that theory and shifted researchers' attention to other possible strategies to fight cancer-related fatigue.
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Cognitive Disorders and Delirium (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about management and treatment of cognitive disorders and delirium as complications of cancer or its treatment.
Memory Changes: Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
Practical information about what causes memory changes during chemotherapy. Get helpful tips and learn what questions to ask your doctor to learn more.
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Normal Adjustment and Distress (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about normal adjustment issues, psychosocial distress, and adjustment disorders many cancer patients experience.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about post-traumatic stress disorder in cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their family members. Assessment and treatment of this disorder are discussed.
Substance Abuse Issues In Cancer (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about management and treatment of substance abuse disorder in individuals who have cancer.
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Spirituality in Cancer Care (PDQ®)
[ patient ] [ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about the influence of spirituality and religion on individuals who have cancer.
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Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer
Information that addresses the feelings and concerns of people with cancer and their families.
Coping with Advanced Cancer
Information for people with cancer who have gone through treatment, and perhaps, recurrence of cancer, for whom a cure or long-term remission is no longer likely. It discusses physical and emotional issues, and living the rest of life to its fullest and with meaning.
When Cancer Returns
Information regarding cancer recurrence, communicating with your health care team as well as your family and friends, managing side effects, and coping issues.
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