Anxiety and Depression in Metastatic Cancer: A Critical Review of Negative Impacts on Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Decision Making With Practical Recommendations.
Joanna J ArchEmma E BrightLauren B FinkelsteinRegina M FinkJill L MitchellDavid J AndorskyJean S KutnerPublished in: JCO oncology practice (2023)
Anxiety and depression are commonly elevated among adults with advanced cancer and health care surrogates, and can result in less engagement and satisfaction with ACP, cancer treatment, and EOL decisions. We offer practical strategies and sample scripts for oncology care providers to use to reduce the effects of anxiety and depression in these contexts.