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September 17, 2025Cancer Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Mental Health Experiences of Hispanic/Latino Rectal Cancer Patients and Caregivers

“Quite Devastating, Traumatic, and Lonely”: Understanding the Mental Health Experiences of Hispanic/Latino Rectal Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

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ZCZaria N. CosbyJHJulian P. HowlandEBEleanor Brown

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Qualitative analysis reveals psychological distress in Hispanic/Latino rectal cancer patients and caregivers, indicating a need for tailored mental health support.

Key Points

  • Emotional distress was prevalent throughout the cancer journey, affecting nearly all participants deeply.
  • Initial diagnosis led to feelings of shock and incongruence among patients, complicating their adjustment.
  • Participants utilized coping strategies like faith and support from trusted individuals to navigate their distress.
  • Culturally tailored interventions are necessary to address the unique mental health challenges faced by this population.
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Cosby et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45b2931b076d99fa5dbf1https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.71253
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