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Cancer
Diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues, spreads through the blood and lymph systems.
Keep independence
Psychological Consequences
Elizabeth Kubler Ross In Late 60s gave 5 stages in coping with loss.
Distress
Fear
Distress
An unpleasant emotional experience of a psychological, social, or spiritual nature.
May interfere with a patient's ability to cope with cancer and its treatment.
May be related to
-Fear of cancer -Fear of treatment and outcome
Limitation of activity Disfigurement Poor prognosis Treatment sources Isolation Disfigurement Side effects and cost
Akechi T et al. Psychiatric disorders in Cancer Patients : Descriptive analysis of 1721 psychiatric referrals at two Japanese cancer centre Hospitals. J JC O. 2001;31(5):188-194.
Specialist Treatment
Problem solving discussions ; Joint / Group / Family Therapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) of psych. Complications / to cope with Illness/ treatment related issue
Others
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