Stigma, depression, and anxiety among patients with head and neck cancer.

Wei-Ting TsengYu LeeChi-Fa HungPao-Yen LinChih-Yen ChienHui-Ching ChuangFu-Min FangShau-Hsuan LiTai-Lin HuangMian-Yoon ChongLiang-Jen Wang

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Stigma is significantly correlated with anxiety and depression and might in HNC patients. Proper identification of comorbidities and a reduction of stigma should be advised in mental health efforts among patients with HNC.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
hiv aids
social support
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
depressive symptoms
patient reported outcomes
human immunodeficiency virus