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Psycho-Oncologist Answers 5 Common Questions About the Emotional Impact of Cancer
Author(s)Dr. Ramy Sedhom
Fact checked by: Quincy Attobrah
A psycho-oncologist answers 5 common questions about cancer-related anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence and emotional well-being.
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In this episode of CURE’s Cancer Search Bar, psycho-oncologist Ramy Sedhom, section chief of oncology and palliative care and co-leader of psychosocial oncology services at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, answers five common questions about the emotional impact of cancer.
Sedhom discusses cancer-related anxiety, fear of recurrence, depression and changes in identity, including why these feelings can persist even when treatment is going well. He also explains when patients may benefit from speaking with a therapist or psychosocial oncology professional.
Throughout the conversation, Sedhom emphasizes the importance of discussing emotional distress with an oncology care team and seeking support early to help patients maintain their quality of life.
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