Psychological Distress in Cancer Patients: Examining the Causes, Factors and Possible Treatments

Meadowlands Assembly Hall, Dominican University of California

Due to the biomedical and molecular complications of cancer, the psychology of cancer patients is rarely talked about, although psychological factors can alter a patient’s experience when dealing with cancer. This project focuses on the prevalence of psychological stress in cancer patients and how it varies according to cancer stage and cancer treatment. In addition, this project examines the types of treatments and coping methods referred to cancer patients dealing with psychological stress.