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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
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Core Tip

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.