Depression & Cancer
By Mu Lin
Depression may have far-reaching consequences on the well-being of patients diagnosed with cancer, such as delayed treatment, longer hospital stays, and increased symptoms, and should therefore be treated properly. Read More ›
By Cain Schmitz
Cain Schmitz was diagnosed with leukemia when he was young; in this article he tries to recall painful details from that time, which adds to his anxiety and PTSD. This heartfelt article chronicles the emotional landscape of persevering through cancer. Read More ›
Imagination is a concept not often heard in the medical world, but using imagination and visualization may help patients with cancer cope with the psychological strain of cancer, as Petra Sprik and Kari Dawson show. Read More ›
Less than half of patients with cancer who have mental disorders or emotional distress are referred for appropriate care. This article tackles head-on how to deal with these issues as a patient. Read More ›
By Dan Dean
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor Dan Dean tackles the stigmas and difficulties associated with mental health diagnoses and therapies. Read More ›
By Dana Taylor
Depression among cancer survivors is associated with an increased risk for suicide, poor quality of life, increased mortality risk, delayed return to work, and more frequent use of healthcare resources, which increases their medical costs. Read More ›