Anxiety levels related to the type of therapy for cervical cancer

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The aim of this study was to examine the effect of treatment type on anxiety in patients with cervical cancer. Subjects and methods: This prospective study was conducted in 60 patients with cervical cancer treated by radiotherapy. The study was done before treatment, and 3 and 6 months after initial testing. For assessment of anxiety the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) was used.: At baseline, the values of the scale of anxiety in patients who were treated surgically were significantly higher than in patients who had been treated by radiotherapy, but the intensity of anxiety gradually decreased in both groups. In this study, pain and irregular menstrual bleeding were the most important risk factors for the development of anxiety.: Routine assessment should be introduced in clinical practice for the detection and monitoring of anxiety in all patients with cervical cancer, and a psychiatrist should be included in the multidisciplinary team for their treatment.</jats:p>

Trends in Cervical Cancer Among Delivery-Related Discharges and its Impact on Maternal-Infant Birth Outcomes (United States, 1998-2009)

“…Women with cervical cancer during pregnancy were 78% more likely to experience anxiety. A previous study reported symptoms of anxiety in patients receiving cervical cancer treatment [ 36 ] and long term cancer survivors [ 37 ]. The increased level of anxiety for a woman diagnosed with cervical cancer is likely due to increased concern for existential well-being of herself and her baby [ 38 , 39 ].…”