What Types of Psychiatric Symptoms Do Cancer Patients Experience?
Cancer patients commonly face psychiatric symptoms such as:
- Depression: Often triggered by the diagnosis, physical pain, and the stress of treatment. - Anxiety: Related to fears about the future, treatment outcomes, and potential side effects. - Cognitive Impairments: Sometimes referred to as "chemo brain," which includes memory lapses and difficulty concentrating. - Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia or other sleep disorders caused by pain, anxiety, or the side effects of treatment.
