Irritability and the Development of Depression during Cancer Treatment: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Depression is prevalent among cancer patients and has a significant adverse impact on the outcome of cancer treatment. Early detection and intervention of mood dysregulation during cancer treatment can constitute a good strategy for preventing and minimizing depression in cancer patients. This case report presents information on the progression of mood dysregulation from irritability to depression during the initial 9 months of cancer treatment. It characterizes the mood of irritability and its multidimensional manifestation, distinguishes irritability from manifestation of anxiety and depression, and illustrates a relationship between irritability and depression from a cancer patient’s perspective. This case report offers a meaningful clinical insight into the developmental process of depression, hence providing a better understanding about early detection of depression in patients diagnosed with cancer. Keywords: Irritability; depression; anxiety; cancer treatment; mental health
Author: Amy Zhang, PhD, MS
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7082144177
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