Advanced cancer patients at high risk of pain and depression says University of CapeTown study ~ ~ UCT_news
Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine and the Division of Radiation Oncology, in collaboration with colleagues in private practice and at King’s College London, have found a high physical and psychological symptom burden and distress among patients with advanced cancer, with associated risk for depression.
“Feeling tired/drowsy, lack of energy and dry mouth were highly prevalent symptoms with a burden of over 45% each.”Psychological symptoms were prevalent amongst this group, with worry described as the most commonly reported psychological symptom , and 30,7% of participants with this symptom reporting high distress.
According to Dr Farrant, these symptoms need to be individually managed to assist patients with their quality of life.
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