Introduction
This patient summary on post-traumatic stress disorder is adapted from the
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. Better treatment of many cancers has resulted in more patients
experiencing longer periods of disease-free survival. This has also led to
more patients experiencing psychological problems, which are collectively
called post-traumatic stress disorder. This brief summary describes
post-traumatic stress disorder, its symptoms, and its treatment.
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