A study to assess the level of anxiety among cancer patient under chemotherapy

Abstract

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an exaggerated reaction to a certain situation. Many illnesses can cause anxiety. Cancer is a group of diseases involving the abnormal growth of cells with the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These tumors are contrasted with benign, non-spreading tumors. Treatment methods, including chemotherapy, can increase anxiety in cancer survivors. This study aims to assess the anxiety level of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.