2013
DOI: 10.4172/2167-0846.1000s2-004
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Pain, Depression And Coping Styles: Assessment And Evaluation In Cancer Pain Population

Abstract: Cancer patients may suffer from a plethora of symptoms at all stages of their disease. Pain is one of the most feared and distressing symptoms experienced by people with cancer and may be the dominating symptom at time of diagnosis of cancer, a sign of disease relapse, a symptom of late toxicity and a key symptom in patients with advanced cancer. Pain is often associated with depression and impaired quality of life, consistent with a biopsychosocial model. The main goal of this study is to investigate the rela… Show more

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“…Difficulties in diagnosing depression in oncological patients relate to the finding diagnostic criteria. Many somatic symptoms are associated with disturbances in the regulation of the vegetative system typical of depression, while these symptoms may be the result of neoplastic disease [31]. The Beck Depression Inventory is often used to self-assess the severity of depression.…”
Section: Psychological Condition Of Oncological Patientsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Difficulties in diagnosing depression in oncological patients relate to the finding diagnostic criteria. Many somatic symptoms are associated with disturbances in the regulation of the vegetative system typical of depression, while these symptoms may be the result of neoplastic disease [31]. The Beck Depression Inventory is often used to self-assess the severity of depression.…”
Section: Psychological Condition Of Oncological Patientsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Depression is associated with the sensation of pain, and with a decrease in compliance with medical recommendations, longer hospitalization, an increased number of suicides, an increased desire to die and a worse quality of life in cancer patients [42]. The association between pain and depression symptoms is probably related to low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine [31].…”
Section: Pain and Psychological Conditions -Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
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