Psychosocial distress in oncology: using the distress thermometer for assessing risk classes

Cancer patients often suffer for psychological distress, which can compromise their quality of life. Our study aimed to recognize risk classes for the development of psychosocial distress. Three hundred seventy-two adult cancer patients were assessed by the Distress Thermometer (DT) and Problem List at the National Cancer Research Centre “Giovanni Paolo II” of Bari. We also compiled a socio-medical and clinical-medical record survey ad hoc for...