Purpose Depression in patients with breast cancer imposes huge costs to patients, families,
and healthcare systems. The present study aimed at evaluating the global prevalence …

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety among breast cancer patients. In
April 2019, three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were …

Background Breast cancer is known as one of the most common diseases among women,
the psychological consequences of which are common in women and affect various aspects …

Background Depression is a common co-morbid, disabling disorder that affects 10–25% of
cancer patients. It causes substantial functional impairment and lowers survival rate of …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects millions of individuals and is highly comorbid with
many age-associated diseases such as diabetes mellitus, immune-inflammatory …

Introduction Breast cancer survivors often experience psychological distress shortly after
diagnosis. Long-term psychological effects, however, have not been clearly demonstrated …

Background The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has endangered human
health and life. This pandemic has changed people's lifestyle and affected the regular …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine racial and socio-economic
differences in the receipt of laparoscopic or open surgery among patients with colorectal …

The present study assessed the effectiveness of individually delivered cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT) interventions in improving depression in patients with breast cancer. A …

Abstract Background/Aims: Depression is common in patients with end-stage renal disease
(ESRD) on hemodialysis (HD). Although, depression is associated with mortality, the effect …