Narrative review of anxiety and depression in patients with esophageal cancer: underappreciated and undertreated.

ABSTRACT: Depression and anxiety are emotional disorders that commonly affect patients with esophageal cancer. As a result of its high morbidity, mortality, and complication rates, this population is at particularly high risk for developing or exacerbating affective disorders; even when compared to patients with other forms of cancer. Many of the medical conditions and social behaviors that predispose patients to this disease are also independently associated with affective disorders, and likely compound their effects. Unfortunately, in the existing literature, there is wide variability in study design and diagnostic criteria. There is no standard method of evaluation, many studies are limited to written surveys, and widespread mental health screening is not included as a part of routine care. As a

SUBMITTER: Housman B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8182527 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature