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Depression (PDQ®) Internet URL http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc_pdq.aspx?version=patient&viewid;=054343fa-a29f-4d7d-90bd-612157905a44 Sponsoring Agency National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health Description This patient summary on depression is adapted from a summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This brief summary describes the causes and treatment of depression and risk factors and prevention of suicide in adults and children who have cancer. Related Topics Depression Review Date 7/13/2004

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