DEPRESSION IN CANCER PATIENTS
AbstractDepression is a major psychiatric disorder producing non-pathological sadness and stress. Depression has a major negative impact on patients and their family member’s also. Overlapping of depressive symptoms with physical symptoms makes the diagnosis even more challenging. In biological mechanism, damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) on damaged tissue bind to pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) on leukocytes, causing expression of transcription factor nuclear factor-κ-β (NFκβ) and production of numerous pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1 (IL-1), interferon-α (INF-α), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Some studies have reported delayed stress, addressing the need of mental health counseling throughout a continuum of care. Psychotherapy, in combination with antidepressant medications, and communication skills can act as a central component of patient care on the basic principle of physical, psychological, social and spiritual palliative care.
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Vivek Tomar, Savarna, Dimple Choudhary, Kumar Pritam, Preeti Manocha
College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS Rohtak-124001
savarna.13@gmail.com
15 February, 2020
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