Simone Webster said she felt a deep hopelessness after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Simone Webster always struggled with her emotions and mood swings. But the floodgates really opened last ...

Chronic illnesses like depression and cancer can affect social commitments due to unpredictable symptoms and invisible challenges. Empathy and support are crucial when dealing with friends who have ...

A single dose of psilocybin coupled with “talk therapy” can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, its ...

"We found that preexisting depression was associated with a 2.5-fold increase in mortality risk for patients with PCa, highlighting its role in exacerbating disease progression and worsening survival.

Some mindfulness-based interventions significantly improve depression and anxiety related to a cancer diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published in the November issue of Medicine. "Our overall ...

A single dose of psilocybin combined with psychological support can provide lasting relief from depression and anxiety in patients with cancer. In a phase 2 clinical trial, more than half of patients ...

This makes it more difficult for women to be physically active, which can affect quality of life and recovery, according to a recent national survey. A recent national survey found that women cancer ...

Using de-identified data from the National Cancer Institute, researchers followed 205 patients—average age, 61 years—with prostate cancer and preexisting depression. Patients with both conditions had ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue and depression were twice as likely to reduce participation in ...

Patients who experience anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer are more likely to die sooner, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and BC ...