Association between Quality of Life with Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Distress in Peruvian Cancer Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract:Background
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. In Peru, cancer represented 20% of deaths nationwide between 1986 and 2015, where the types of cancer with the highest incidence include prostate, breast, and stomach cancer. Cancer diagnosis is a complex communicative process that is associated with the idea of death and suffering, especially those in advanced stages. Regarding the psychological factor, cancer is associated with an increase in depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress. These … Show more
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