Abstract:Background
Anxiety and depression is prevalent in oncology patients and disproportionately high in neuro-oncology. The screening tools are most frequently used when signs of depression are identified later in the patients pathway. The cognitive impact of a brain tumour means coping mechanisms are harder to integrate and retain. Anti-depressants and their impact on a brain tumour have long since been debated with no clear conclusion. Implementing a programme to address the anticipatory diagnos… Show more
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