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Features of Mental Disorders in Patients with Cancer of the Oropharyngeal Region

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Malignant neoplasms are often combined with mental disorders of the depressive and anxiety spectrum, which aggravate the course and prognosis of the underlying disease. The article discusses the problems associated with the identification of comorbid emotional disorders in cancer patients, analyzes the diagnostic value of psychometric methods for assessing the symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is concluded that further development of topical issues of diagnosis, therapy and prevention of anxiety and depressive conditions in cancer patients requires the integration of scientific and practical activities of oncologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists.

Source: American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

Authors: Kamola Khasanova, Denis P. Kim, Ulugbek Alimov, M.A. Gafur-Akhunov

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3196734417

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