Why Doctors Need To Keep An Eye On Cancer Patients' Mental Health, Too

There's a connection between any kind of chronic illness and depression, but cancer can raise the stakes.
According to Mother Nature Network, initial depression and anxiety after a cancer diagnosis are expected.
For many, one of the biggest signs is a loss of interest in activities that used to bring them joy.
That can lead to a loss of identity after a cancer diagnosis. In fact, one out of four cancer patients is diagnosed with clinical depression.