On (11-11-2020), (Hussein ALMasri & Omar Rimawi) published a new study in (SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine) titled (Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy in Palestine). The article aimed to (assess experienced depression and anxiety among early breast cancer patients during radiotherapy.). The results of this study demonstrated that (Palestinian cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy demonstrated substantial levels of emotional depression and anxiety. Even though the sample size in the current study is small, the initial results indicate the presence of psychological distress among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy in Palestine. Therefore, addressing these issues improves the quality of life and gives better adherence to cancer treatment. Results show that the highest percentage of breast cancer patients treated with radiation therapy are those having more than 3 children. Also, the highest anxiety mean was found for those highly educated (more than BA), whereas the highest depression mean was found for those who received less than secondary education. The study also revealed that the lowest anxiety mean was for those having two children, while the lowest depression mean was for those having only one child. In order to help mitigate psychosocial issues, routine screening and psychosocial support services should be provided for breast cancer patients. A further step for the current research is to carry out an investigation regarding the efficacy of available psychosocial support services on patients’ quality of life and to improve methods used in reducing psychological distress for breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.).
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