Anxiety and Depression in Adult Cancer Patients Source: European Society for Medical Oncology; Medically Reviewed By Dr Mary McCormack

Anxiety and Depression in Adult Cancer Patients Source: European Society for Medical Oncology; Medically Reviewed By Dr Mary McCormack https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/guideline-essentials-2023-esmo-recommendations-anxiety-and-2024a10006m5?ecd=WNL_drugguide_260203_MSCPREF_onc_etid8073926&uac=148436CN&impID=8073926 May 01, 2024 In 2023, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) published a guideline on anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients. This summary for oncologists covers recommendations from the guideline on screening, risk factors, and management. Please note that although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be significant in patients with cancer, it is not covered in this guideline. Please refer to the full ESMO guideline for all of the recommendations, strength of recommendations, rationale, further detail, and background information.