Journal of Practical Oncology ›› 2024, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 131-135.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2024.02.008

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Research progress on tumor related depression

XU Qianshu1, XIA Tianyi2   

  1. 1. Mental Health Education Center,Student Affairs Department,Harbin Medical University,Harbin China,150081;
    2. Department of Colorectal Surgery,Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital
  • Received:2023-12-26 Revised:2024-03-08 Online:2024-04-28 Published:2024-07-12

Abstract: Tumor has become a major social problem threatening human life and health,and the multimodal integrated treatment method has greatly improved the prognosis and life quality of cancer patients. Studies have shown that cancer patients are prone to emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety,and tumor-related depression has directly affected the efficacy and prognosis of patients.This article focuses on the epidemiology,mechanism,and clinical diagnosis and treatment characteristics of tumor related depression,and reviews domestic and foreign research in order to provide references for the diagnosis and treatment of tumor related depression and improve the treatment effect of tumor patients.

Key words: Tumor, Tumor related depression, Epidemiological characteristics, Diagnosis and treatment characteristics

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