Depression and Anxiety in Ovarian Cancer
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چکیده
Patients with ovarian cancer have a poor prognosis and often undergo aggressive surgery and chemotherapy. In the long-term and exhausting treatment of the disease, unfortunately, the psychological distress of these patients can be overlooked. These patients may be prone to psychological disturbances such as sleep disturbance, pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression in their disease process. The purpose of this review is to draw attention to the psychological changes experienced by patients with ovarian cancer.
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