Psychological Interventions to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Introduction: Cancer imposes not only a physical but also a substantial psychological burden, manifesting as anxiety, stress, and depression that may disrupt the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and compromise immune function. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in alleviating these symptoms among patients with cancer.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cancer survivorship and care
Cancer
Stress
Anesthesia
and Immune Response
Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Gaceta Médica de Caracas
- Publisher
- Saber UCV
- Volume
- 134
- Issue
- S1
- Pages
- S232–S248
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026