NIH R01 · 2024
Project Summary/Abstract The objective of this project is to improve the treatment of depression in cancer patients. Up to 25% of people with cancer will become clinically depressed, significantly affecting their quality of life and functioning. Depression has been associated with a decreased ability to tolerate and complete cancer treatment, as well as significantly increased healthcare costs. Unfortunately, about 75% of cancer patients with depression do not receive adequate treatment, and patients in rural settings are even less likely to receive adequate treatment. Reasons for this large treatment gap include: (1) lack of standard processes for psychosocial follow-up and treatment…
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