Background Mood disorders are among the most distressing psychiatric conditions
experienced by patients with advanced cancer; however, studies have not shown a direct …

Background: Anxiety and depressed mood are common symptoms in hospitalized advanced
cancer patients. It is often presumed that anxiety and depression affect the occurrence and …

Purpose The study aimed at assessing the presence of anxiety and depression in cancer
inpatients receiving palliative care at an oncology department using the Hospital Anxiety …

Depression and anxiety disorders are thought to be common in palliative cancer care, but
there is inconsistent evidence regarding their relevance for other aspects of quality of life. In …

AIMS: The prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer has been
reported to be on average 25% and to significantly affect patients' quality of life. Despite high …

Backgroung: The aim of palliative care services is to ensure the best quality of life for
patients and their carers. Depression is common amongst palliative care patients and has …

CONTEXT: Anxiety in terminal cancer is linked to diminished quality of life, yet overall it is
poorly understood with regard to prevalence and relationship to other aspects of …

Objectives Depression and anxiety persist in cancer patients, creating an additional burden
during treatment and making it more challenging in terms of management and control …

Background The prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders in cancer patients and its
associated factors in Pakistan is not known. There is a need to develop an evidence base to …

Background Patients with advanced cancer commonly experience multiple somatic
symptoms and declining functioning. Some highly prevalent symptoms also overlap with …