Small cell lung cancer

Patients living with cancer commonly experience anxiety and depression.[81]Grassi L, Caruso R, Riba MB, et al. Anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline. ESMO Open. 2023 Apr;8(2):101155. https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101155 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37087199?tool=bestpractice.com ​ US and European guidelines recommend:[81]Grassi L, Caruso R, Riba MB, et al. Anxiety and depression in adult cancer patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline. ESMO Open. 2023 Apr;8(2):101155. https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101155 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37087199?tool=bestpractice.com [82]Carlson LE, Ismaila N, Addington EL, et al. Integrative oncology care of symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults with cancer: Society for Integrative Oncology-ASCO guideline. J Clin Oncol. 2023 Oct 1;41(28):4562-91. https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.23.00857 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37582238?tool=bestpractice.com ​​

• integrative approaches (e.g., acupuncture, mindfulness-based interventions, yoga, relaxation, music therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, tai chi, and qigong)

• psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy

• psychopharmacological treatments.