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Cancer-Related Anxiety
When diagnosed with cancer, patients may experience emotions that induce anxiety,
including sadness, fear, anger, dread, and confusion.
Authors: Gleneara E. Bates, MS, MSW; Jadmin L. Mostel, BS; The JAMA Oncology Patient Page is a public service of JAMA Oncology. The
Mary Hesdorffer, MS, NP information and recommendations appearing on this page are appropriate in most
Published Online: March 30, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.0254 instances, but they are not a substitute for medical diagnosis. For specific information
concerning your personal medical condition, JAMA Oncology suggests that you
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