Psychological Interventions to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

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Introduction: Cancer imposes not only a physical but also a substantial psychological burden, manifesting as anxiety, stress, and depression that may disrupt the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and compromise immune function. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions in alleviating these symptoms among patients with cancer.