PSYCHOLOGY OF PATIENTS WITH ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES
Abstract
Oncological diseases represent not only a biological and clinical problem but are also closely associated with complex psychological, social, and cultural processes. A cancer diagnosis constitutes a profound turning point in a patient’s life, reshaping psychological adaptation mechanisms. This article comprehensively addresses stress, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, personal identity crisis, as well as mechanisms of disease adaptation and resilience. In addition, the influence of cultural and social factors, the role of family and society, and physician–patient relationships on patients’ psychological states are extensively analyzed.
Keywords
oncology, psycho-oncology, depression, anxiety, resilience, quality of life, mental state.
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