BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience

Volume: 11 | Issue: 3Sup1

Anxiety and Fear in Cancer Patients

Marius Ionuț PADURARU - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, Iasi, Romania (RO), Diana PADURARU - Hyperclinca Medlife Galati, Romania (RO), Teodora ALEXA-STRATULAT - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, Iasi, Romania (RO), Anca NEAGU - University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Galati Romania (RO), Marius NEAGU - University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Galati Romania (RO), Vlad AFRASANIE - Emergency County Hospital Suceava, Suceava, Romania (RO), Lucian MIRON - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, Iasi, Romania (RO), Alexandru Bogdan CIUBARA - University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Galati Romania (RO), Magda ANTOHI - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, Iasi, Romania (RO), Anamaria CIUBARA - University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati, Galati Romania (RO),

Abstract

Anxiety is a highly prevalent disorder in cancer patients, but it is often underdiagnosed in this setting. Receiving diagnosis of cancer leads the establishment of several psychological dynamics: fear of dying, uncertainty, loss of control, change in interpersonal relationships and self-image. Several clinically significant studies have supported the belief that cancer patients are more apt to suffer from anxiety, stress, depression and other emotional challenges. The study focuses on anxiety among cancer patients. It aims at investigating cancer and symptoms the disease has on the anxiety level of patients.

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