Depressions
| Depressions | |
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| Term | Depressions |
| Short definition | Depressions - (pronounced) (dee-PREH-avoid) mental condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy, and difficulty coping with normal daily living. Other symptoms of depression include feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, loss of pleasure in activities, changes in eating or sleeping habits, and thoughts of death or suicide. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Depressions - (pronounced) (dee-PREH-avoid) mental condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy, and difficulty coping with normal daily living. Other symptoms of depression include feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, loss of pleasure in activities, changes in eating or sleeping habits, and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can affect anyone and can be successfully treated. Depression affects 15-25% of cancer patients
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