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Introduction
This patient summary on depression is adapted from a summary
written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible
information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and
ongoing clinical trials, is available from the National Cancer Institute.
Depression is a disabling illness that affects about 15% to 25% of cancer
patients. This brief summary describes the causes and treatment of depression
and risk factors and prevention of suicide in adults and children who have
cancer.
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