Pandey NM, Ramakant P. Navigating emotional challenges: A journey with patients undergoing chemotherapy. World J Clin Oncol 2024; 15(9): 1132-1135 [PMID: 39351461 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i9.1132]
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Nisha Mani Pandey, PhD, Additional Professor, Department of Geriatric Mental Health, King George's Medical University, Shahmina Road Chowk, Lucknow 226003, India. nishamani@kgmcindia.edu
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World J Clin Oncol. Sep 24, 2024; 15(9): 1132-1135 Published online Sep 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i9.1132
Navigating emotional challenges: A journey with patients undergoing chemotherapy
Nisha Mani Pandey, Pooja Ramakant
Nisha Mani Pandey, Department of Geriatric Mental Health, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India
Pooja Ramakant, Department of Endocrine Surgery, King Georges Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India
Co-corresponding authors: Nisha Mani Pandey and Pooja Ramakant.
Author contributions: Pandey NM and Ramakant P identified, selected, and evaluated the topic for the editorial and subsequently discussed it; Pandey NM prepared the initial version, and both authors meticulously reviewed and completed it; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Nisha Mani Pandey, PhD, Additional Professor, Department of Geriatric Mental Health, King George's Medical University, Shahmina Road Chowk, Lucknow 226003, India. nishamani@kgmcindia.edu
Received: July 11, 2024 Revised: July 26, 2024 Accepted: August 7, 2024 Published online: September 24, 2024 Processing time: 48 Days and 21.9 Hours
Abstract
A recent article reported that cancer patients with subthreshold depression are more likely to develop major depression within a year. Multivariate regression analysis revealed that regular exercise was a protective factor against cancer-related fatigue, whereas advanced age, radiotherapy, pain, and low hemoglobin were risk factors for cancer-related fatigue. A limitation of this study was the lack of methodological details about leukemia patients receiving depressive treatment at a specific hospital. Professional assessment, behavioral modification plans, communication, destressing techniques, and educational plans may help chemotherapy patients manage emotional issues and reduce anxiety. Furthermore, these strategies can inspire patients to create, facilitate their treatment, and help them to remain healthy.
Core Tip: Cancer patients with subthreshold depression are more likely to develop major depression within a year, with factors such as advanced age, radiotherapy, pain, and low hemoglobin increasing the risk of subsequent major depression. Professional assessment, behavioral modification plans, communication, destressing techniques, and educational plans can help patients to manage treatment and stay healthy.
