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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.

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Review Date

1/29/2007

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