Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ7-HNKH Bệnh viện K 22/05/2025

26. THE REALITY OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING RADIOTHERAPY AT K HOSPITAL

Nguyen Van Dang1,2, Nguyen Thi Hai Yen1,2, Nguyen Thi Xuan1,2
1 Head and Neck Radiation Oncology Department, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital
2 Khoa Xạ Đầu Cổ, Bệnh viện K
Corresponding author: xn141972@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD7.2407
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anxiety depression nasopharyngeal cancer
Abstract

Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics and the state of anxiety and depression in patients undergoing radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer at K Hospital in 2024. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 73 nasopharyngeal cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy in the Head and Neck Radiation Department at K Hospital from March to October 2024. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used for assessment.

Results: The actual rate of anxiety was 17%, and the actual rate of depression was 11%.

Conclusion: Anxiety and depression were common in self- care patients during hospital treatment; anxiety was common in students, low-income participants, non- alcohol / tobacco users, and stage IV patients.

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