Psychiatric aspects of adult leukemia

Abstract

This report has discussed the normal psychological responses associated with diagnosis and treatment of leukemia, specific psychological disorders that are encountered in the context of treatment, and psychological issues that develop after definitive treatment as patients become survivors from leukemia. Psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic strategies to treat the specific disorders of anxiety, depression, and delirium have been outlined. Similarly, survival issues have been considered as an ever-growing number of patients are cured of leukemia.