Anxiolytics may be prescribed at various stages of cancer treatment:
Diagnosis: Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, patients may experience acute anxiety, and short-term use of benzodiazepines can be beneficial. Treatment: During chemotherapy or radiation therapy, ongoing anxiety can be managed with SSRIs or SNRIs. Post-treatment: Even after successful treatment, the fear of recurrence can cause anxiety, requiring long-term management with medications like SSRIs.
