Managing depression and anxiety in children and young people with cancer

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Published: 7 Sep 2024
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Dr Jai Ranjan Ram - Apollo Gleneagles Hospital Limited, Kolkata, India

Dr Jai Ranjan Ram focusses on the complexities of engaging with adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. It underscores the difficulties in communication, particularly with a boy who refuses treatment due to exams. The challenges of returning to normalcy, such as loss of independence, sexual side effects, and scars, are discussed. The dilemma of sharing information with parents and adolescents, considering their anxiety and outcome uncertainties, is also addressed. The importance of preparing for integration, supporting the family, and the power of single sessions are highlighted.