TY - JOUR T1 - Understanding and treating depression among cancer patients JF - International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer JO - Int J Gynecol Cancer SP - 203 LP - 208 DO - 10.1136/ijgc-00009577-200503000-00003 VL - 15 IS - 2 AU - R. K. Bailey AU - D. J. Geyen AU - K. Scott-Gurnell AU - M. M.S. Hipolito AU - T. A. Bailey AU - J. M. Beal Y1 - 2005/02/01 UR - http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/15/2/203.abstract N2 - Cancer is a devastating disease. Awareness of this disorder tremendously impacts an individual's life, creating a host of changes to occur. Depression is one concern that many cancer patients experience. It is important to make an accurate and complete assessment of depressive symptoms. Furthermore, a heightened awareness of patients' culture and their perceptions is vital to their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression. In cases of clinical depression, appropriate antidepressants prescribed along with the treatment for cancer are significant for the patient. Palliative counseling for patients and supportive counseling for their family are recommended as part of a treatment plan. ER -