Prospective evaluation of psychological burden in patients with oral cancer

The high morbidity and mortality that is associated with oral cancer places a huge psychological burden on patients. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, at three time points using DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21). We also compared DASS-21 with HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). A total of 111 patients were enrolled and 75 of them completed the questionnaires at diagnosis, one month after treatment, and three months after discharge.

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