Psychiatric issues in older cancer patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Roth, A. J.; Modi, R. |
| Article Title: | Psychiatric issues in older cancer patients |
| Abstract: | Although many patients are surviving longer than in the past, a cancer diagnosis may shatter the dream of a dignified old age for elderly patients. Cancer diagnosis and treatment often produce psychologic stresses resulting from the actual symptoms of the disease, as well as perceptions of the disease and its stigma. Concerns related to cancer have particular meaning for aging individuals who undergo these situations in the context of retirement, widowhood, other medical disabilities and other losses. Today, patients and families are more interested in treatment issues, and quality of life, both during and after treatment. In this article we discuss late life depression, anxiety and delirium as they relate to elderly patients coping with cancer. © 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; aged; survival rate; constipation; drowsiness; neutropenia; hypertension; conference paper; neurotoxicity; anorexia; neoplasms; unindexed drug; liver toxicity; gastrointestinal symptom; nausea; chlorpromazine; haloperidol; methylphenidate; modafinil; olanzapine; quetiapine; risperidone; ziprasidone; akathisia; delirium; extrapyramidal symptom; orthostatic hypotension; sedation; weight reduction; risk factor; asthenia; confusion; hypotension; insomnia; depression; sexual dysfunction; education; stroke; xerostomia; antidepressant agent; benzodiazepine derivative; neuroleptic agent; anxiety disorder; distress syndrome; stress; coping behavior; mirtazapine; seizure; anxiety; headache; symptomatology; heart arrhythmia; myoclonus; respiration depression; somnolence; diagnostic test; memory disorder; psychosis; venlafaxine; awareness; standing; lethargy; hallucination; urine retention; irritability; tremor; heart atrium fibrillation; elderly; citalopram; fluoxetine; paroxetine; sertraline; group therapy; tachycardia; psychotherapy; cerebrovascular accident; geriatrics; support group; agitation; fatality; amfebutamone; psychostimulant agent; serotonin uptake inhibitor; weight gain; vertigo; dexamphetamine; pemoline; hyperactivity; narcolepsy; disorientation; amitriptyline; noradrenalin uptake inhibitor; trazodone; torsade des pointes; aggressiveness; buspirone; anorgasmia; desipramine; dystonia; nortriptyline; qt interval; psychiatric; antidepressive agents; neuroleptic malignant syndrome; restlessness; nefazodone; hypertensive crisis; tardive dyskinesia; nightmare; anticholinergic effect; glucose intolerance; cancer; humans; human; intestine motility; psychotherapeutic processes |
| Journal Title: | Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology |
| Volume: | 48 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1040-8428 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2003-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 185 |
| End Page: | 197 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2003.06.004 |
| PUBMED: | 14607382 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 25 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
