A Literature Review of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patient

Breast cancer that is one of the most common cancers experienced by women (adult or elderly) has a great effect on patient's psychology. The psychological problems found in breast patients are depression and anxiety. Many factors affect incidence anxiety, such as lack family support, social prolonged therapy, changes body shape, divorce, income age. There several ways to diagnose anxiety patients, distress thermometer Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-4. Actually, disorders have poor impact these patients. alternative non-pharmacological therapies can be chosen, like cognitive behavioral support support.