Abstract:Context: A cross-sectional comparative study was designed to compare psychological distress in cancer patients with and without minor children. Materials and methods:

Background: Psychological distress has become an epidemic among cancer patients. Less is known about the pattern of anxiety and depression in cancer patients with minor children. Gender issue is also important in this regard. Psychological distress is an important predictor of quality of life in cancer patients. A majority of these disorders are eminently treatable.