Se exponen los aspectos psicológicos del Consejo Genético Oncológico en cáncer de mama (CGO). El CGO tiene como beneficio principal para los participantes obtener certidumbre, ser capaces de estimar el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer... more
Se exponen los aspectos psicológicos del Consejo Genético Oncológico en cáncer de mama (CGO). El CGO tiene como beneficio principal para los participantes obtener certidumbre, ser capaces de estimar el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer hereditario, adoptar medidas preventivas, y ayudar a los otros familiares. El CGO mejora la percepción de riesgo en los participantes, pero en muchos de ellos persisten errores debidos a fallos en la comprensión de la información y sesgos cognitivos o emocionales. La información en CGO debe partir de que las estimaciones de riesgo son herramientas para tomar decisiones que afectan a la salud y no una mera predicción de enfermedad. Es preferible informar del riesgo en términos de probabilidades absolutas, y evitar términos de riesgo relativo. Los valores de los participantes y las consecuencias para su bienestar a largo plazo deben ser incorporados al proceso de toma de decisiones. Los participantes deben valorar sus decisiones en términos de las ventajas q...
Objetivo: Se presenta el caso de un familiar de paciente oncológico durante la situación generada por la pandemia de COVID-19, con el que se utiliza un programa multicomponente en el que se incluye la hipnosis clínica como herramienta... more
Objetivo: Se presenta el caso de un familiar de paciente oncológico durante la situación generada por la pandemia de COVID-19, con el que se utiliza un programa multicomponente en el que se incluye la hipnosis clínica como herramienta para gestionar el miedo al contagio y la adaptación a la enfermedad oncológica en el cuidador principal. Método: Una intervención a través de hipnosis clínica para el manejo del miedo al contagio durante el proceso oncológico de su enfermedad. Resultado: Se produce la reducción de la sintomatología ansiosa, en relación con el miedo al contagio, permitiendo a PS abordar diferentes situaciones sin aplicar un afrontamiento evitativo, usando su miedo como una estrategia de protección frente al COVID-19. Ha conseguido mejorar el insomnio, reduciendo los problemas de conciliación y mejorar su autoestima y reforzar el autoconcepto. Conclusión: La hipnosis se revela como una técnica útil rápida y eficaz, que permite manejar de manera adecuada la sintomatología...
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Objetivo: Comprobar los deseos de información, y las variables asociadas a ello, en los pacientes con cáncer avanzado atendidos por un Equipo de Soporte Hospitalario de Cuidados Paliativos. Método: Noventa pacientes con cáncer avanzado,... more
Objetivo: Comprobar los deseos de información, y las variables asociadas a ello, en los pacientes con cáncer avanzado atendidos por un Equipo de Soporte Hospitalario de Cuidados Paliativos. Método: Noventa pacientes con cáncer avanzado, fueron evaluados, mediante una entrevista estructurada sobre si tenían información sobre su enfermedad de los siguientes tipos: diagnóstico, curación, gravedad, objetivos del tratamiento y final de vida, y de su deseo de tener información en cada uno de esto cinco tipos de información. Además, se recogieron los datos sociodemográficos y clínicos, y se administraron: la Escala de Capacidad Funcional, el Índice de Comorbilidad de Charlson, y la Escala de Ansiedad y Depresión Hospitalaria. Resultados. Los resultados muestraron que la mayoría de los pacientes estaban informados del diagnóstico, y de la gravedad, pero no de los objetivos de tratamiento, la curación y el final de vida. De los pacientes no informados el 77,8% (14) deseaban conocer el diagno...
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The Death Attitude Profile-Revised (DAP-R) was developed in English-speaking cultures with the aim of measuring attitudes towards death. This measure consists of 32 items, grouped into five factors (Fear of Death, Avoidance of Death,... more
The Death Attitude Profile-Revised (DAP-R) was developed in English-speaking cultures with the aim of measuring attitudes towards death. This measure consists of 32 items, grouped into five factors (Fear of Death, Avoidance of Death, Neutral Acceptance, Approach Acceptance, and Escape Acceptance). The DAP-R was translated and adapted to Spanish (DAP-RSp), and the psychometric properties were analyzed accross a general sample. The face validity was evaluated by 20 experts in palliative care. N = 417 (X = 39.06 years) took part in the validation. DAP-RSp showed adequate internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.67 for Neutral Acceptance to 0.95 for Escape a Acceptance, and 0.88 for the total), a multitrait scaling analysis and a confirmatory factor analysis reproduced the five dimensions of the original scale. The Spanish version of the DAP-R can be used as a valid scale to assess attitudes towards death in Spanish speaking population.
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Cancer genetic counseling is based on communication process. Oncologist and other health professionals involved in genetic counselling must be well-trained in communication skills. Optimal information in cancer genetic counseling must... more
Cancer genetic counseling is based on communication process. Oncologist and other health professionals involved in genetic counselling must be well-trained in communication skills. Optimal information in cancer genetic counseling must answer the following questions: What should be informed?, Who should be informed?, Who must inform?, When should information be given?, How we should inform?. The information content should cover as much objective as subjectives/emocional and social aspects of genetic counseling, according the common sense model. The participants and its relatives authorized are to whom the information should be delivered, taking in account personal characteristics,needs and coping styles. The responsible doctor should inform about objective and medical aspects, and psychologist should inform about subjective, emotional and social aspects. The importance of coherence in the information between all professionals involved in genetic counselling is underscored.Information...
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We present an overview of most important variables that influence decision making of participants in cancer genetic counseling. It is studied the following factors: age, gender, personal an family history of cancer, medicalpatient... more
We present an overview of most important variables that influence decision making of participants in cancer genetic counseling. It is studied the following factors: age, gender, personal an family history of cancer, medicalpatient communication, communication and support within family, risk perception, monitoring coping style and self-efficacy, and genetic test outcomes. The decisions of participants in CGO are strongly influenced by beliefs, memories, family comparisons and narratives about cancer, that determine emotions, preferences and values that underlie their decisions, and must be taken into account during the process of genetic counseling. We review the decision aids applied in genetic counseling: Interactive, print, computer or internet. Research results show that decision aids are effective and useful. Also, participants accept and require these aids. Most decision aids are designed for breast / ovarian cancer, while in other types of hereditary cancer are scarce. The dec...
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En el campo del estrés se ha observado que no sólo los sucesos vitales estresantes tienen un impacto sobre el individuo sino también los pequeños microestresores diarios. En el ámbito de la Psicooncología se ha prestado especial interés... more
En el campo del estrés se ha observado que no sólo los sucesos vitales estresantes tienen un impacto sobre el individuo sino también los pequeños microestresores diarios. En el ámbito de la Psicooncología se ha prestado especial interés al impacto generado por la comunicación de Malas Noticias en momentos puntuales del proceso de enfermedad. Los pacientes, además, se ven afectados negativamente cada día por otro tipo de informaciones relacionadas con la enfermedad y los tratamientos que no son el diagnóstico, la falta de eficacia de los tratamientos o un mal pronóstico. Este tipo de mensajes se han denominado Micro-Malas Noticias (MMN) y este estudio pretende explorar las características de esa fuente de estrés cotidiana para pacientes hospitalizados. Los resultados hallados del análisis de las 500 MMN evaluadas muestran que más de la mitad de los pacientes (N=296) perciben alguna de las informaciones recibidas durante su ingreso como MMN. Las MMN más frecuentes suelen ser conocidas...
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It is studied the psychosocial impact of Counselling Genetic Oncology (CGO) on the participants who have received the genetic test results. A sample of 59 participants that had undertaken genetic testing and received results was assessed... more
It is studied the psychosocial impact of Counselling Genetic Oncology (CGO) on the participants who have received the genetic test results. A sample of 59 participants that had undertaken genetic testing and received results was assessed by The Multidimensional Impact of Cancer Risk Assessment (MICRA) Questionnaire.It was studied possible differences in psychosocial impact according to: result type of, previous oncologist diagnosis, time passed from result communication and type of hereditarysyndrome. The outcomes showed that GCO does notproduce negative psychosocial impact. There were not differences by previous diagnosis,time communication and type of hereditary syndrome on MICRA. It is necessary more research for Spanish MICRA adaptation with the purpose to dispose of a specific instrument effective for psyhosocial impact study of genetic testing.
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Objectives: To assess the emotional status of women who attend a breast cancer screening program and receive a negative result. Methods: Participants were selected among those who were called to be screened at four units of the Region of... more
Objectives: To assess the emotional status of women who attend a breast cancer screening program and receive a negative result. Methods: Participants were selected among those who were called to be screened at four units of the Region of Madrid Breast Cancer Detection Program. Their levels of anxiety and depression (HAD) and their quality of life (SF-36) were measured in three occasions: immediately after mammography (personal interview), while waiting for the results and after knowing the negative result (phone interview). Results: 67.8% (n=82) of women 50 to 69 years old agreed to participate, but twelve of them were subsequently excluded because they needed a further mammography control soon. Scores decreased for anxiety (p<0.01) and depression (p<0.01) and increased for quality of life in its dimensions of "emotional rol" (p=0.02) and "mental health" (p=0.01). The youngest women (p=0.01) and those with a family history of cancer and breast cance (p=1) k...
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A study of Oncological Genetic Counseling (CGO) participants is realized, previously to begin the process, with the following aims: a) to provide descriptive data about cancer risk perception, Anxiety-Trait, coping competence,... more
A study of Oncological Genetic Counseling (CGO) participants is realized, previously to begin the process, with the following aims: a) to provide descriptive data about cancer risk perception, Anxiety-Trait, coping competence, anxiety/depression, cancer-specific worries, previous psychological disorders, stressful life events during last 3 year, and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, b) to determine if there are differences between 3 hereditary cancer risk syndromes: breast/ovarian, colon and others on those variables; c) to evaluate psychological intervention needs; d) to determine if those variables (risk perception, Anxiety-Trait, cancer previous, number of cancer relatives and stressful life events) can predict the need of psychological treatment. 155 participants were assessed on CGO Unit at Hospital Cl?nico San Carlos with hereditary risk of cancer (breast/ovarian: 77; colon: 53; others: 35). The sample characteristics were: 76.8% women, age mean: 44 years, 70% wer...
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Se exponen los aspectos psicológicos del Consejo Genético Oncológico en cáncer de mama (CGO). El CGO tiene como beneficio principal para los participantes obtener certidumbre, ser capaces de estimar el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer... more
Se exponen los aspectos psicológicos del Consejo Genético Oncológico en cáncer de mama (CGO). El CGO tiene como beneficio principal para los participantes obtener certidumbre, ser capaces de estimar el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer hereditario, adoptar medidas preventivas, y ayudar a los otros familiares. El CGO mejora la percepción de riesgo en los participantes, pero en muchos de ellos persisten errores debidos a fallos en la comprensión de la información y sesgos cognitivos o emocionales. La información en CGO debe partir de que las estimaciones de riesgo son herramientas para tomar decisiones que afectan a la salud y no una mera predicción de enfermedad. Es preferible informar del riesgo en términos de probabilidades absolutas, y evitar términos de riesgo relativo. Los valores de los participantes y las consecuencias para su bienestar a largo plazo deben ser incorporados al proceso de toma de decisiones. Los participantes deben valorar sus decisiones en términos de las ventajas q...
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Introduccion: El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar la calidad de vida, y la sintomatologia ansioso-depresiva, en una muestra de pacientes de cancer colorrectal sometidos a tratamiento quirurgico, por via abierta o laparoscopica.... more
Introduccion: El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar la calidad de vida, y la sintomatologia ansioso-depresiva, en una muestra de pacientes de cancer colorrectal sometidos a tratamiento quirurgico, por via abierta o laparoscopica. Material y Metodos: 60 pacientes fueron evaluados en Calidad de vida, mediante el cuestionario de la EORTC QLQ-C30, y sintomatologia ansioso-depresiva mediante la escala de Ansiedad y Depresion Hospitalaria (HADS). Ademas se realizaron analisis en funcion de tres variables sociodemograficas: edad, genero y nivel socioeducativo. Resultados: No se encontraron diferencias significativas en funcion de la modalidad quirurgica en calidad de vida y sintomatologia ansioso-depresiva. La mayor parte de los pacientes presenta niveles de calidad de vida muy satisfactorios, si bien un 27% presentan problemas de calidad de vida. Las medias en sintomatologia ansioso-depresiva se encuentran en los rangos normales, no obstante el 18% presenta sintomatologia depresiva ...
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OBJECTIVE To review which are the most influential variables in achieving levels of psychological well-being at the end of life and to verify whether, as certain studies suggest, spirituality, resilience and social support are the pillars... more
OBJECTIVE To review which are the most influential variables in achieving levels of psychological well-being at the end of life and to verify whether, as certain studies suggest, spirituality, resilience and social support are the pillars on which the psychological well-being construct is based. METHOD A systematic search through the Scopus, Pubmed and PsycInfo electronic databases was carried out using keywords such as: "wellbeing" OR "psychological-well-being" AND "resilience" AND "spirituality" AND "social support" AND "palliative care" and their multiple combinations. RESULTS Eleven studies were selected, in which terms such as spiritual well-being, absence of discomfort and quality of life were used in substitution of psychological well-being and a certain consensus was found regarding whether resilience, spirituality and social support are predictive variables of psychological well-being. CONCLUSIONS Resilience, socia...
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We present an overview of most important variables that influence decision making of participants in cancer genetic counseling. It is studied the following factors: age, gender, personal an family history of cancer, medicalpatient... more
We present an overview of most important variables that influence decision making of participants in cancer genetic counseling. It is studied the following factors: age, gender, personal an family history of cancer, medicalpatient communication, communication and support within family, risk perception, monitoring coping style and self-efficacy, and genetic test outcomes. The decisions of participants in CGO are strongly influenced by beliefs, memories, family comparisons and narratives about cancer, that determine emotions, preferences and values that underlie their decisions, and must be taken into account during the process of genetic counseling. We review the decision aids applied in genetic counseling: Interactive, print, computer or internet. Research results show that decision aids are effective and useful. Also, participants accept and require these aids. Most decision aids are designed for breast / ovarian cancer, while in other types of hereditary cancer are scarce. The dec...
OBJECTIVES (a) to evaluate and compare the psychological treatment needs of patients with cancer and non-cancer, who are going to undergo scheduled thoracic surgery, and (b) evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of the screening... more
OBJECTIVES (a) to evaluate and compare the psychological treatment needs of patients with cancer and non-cancer, who are going to undergo scheduled thoracic surgery, and (b) evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of the screening tests of psychological treatment needs for cancer and non-cancer patients. METHOD The need for psychological treatment was evaluated in a total of 169 patients prior to thoracic surgery, through a clinical interview. The screening tests used were: the physician's judgment (yes/no), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and, the single-item interview to assess depression "Do you feel depressed?" (DEPQ). RESULTS The number of patients who needed psychological treatment in the total sample was 47 (27.81%), in non-cancer-patients: 22 (30.99%) and in cancer patients: 25 (25.51%). The participants with treatment needs were more often young women with primary education levels, with more fears and concerns regarding their disease. Wit...
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In the present article, Psycho-oncology is defined as an interdisciplinary field of psychology and biomedical sciences aimed to cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care, as well as... more
In the present article, Psycho-oncology is defined as an interdisciplinary field of psychology and biomedical sciences aimed to cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care, as well as the improvement of health professionals ´ interaction and communication skills, besides the optimization of resources to promote the efficacy and quality of oncological services. It is also proposed a training program in Psychooncology, which includes the programme description, aims, methods, students selection criteria, assessment methods and quality evaluation. This training program is focused on the following areas: a) clinical issues of cancer, b) organization of atentional services, c) bioethics, deontology and legal aspects, d) psychological and social factors involved, e) clinical and health assessment, f) psychopathology, g) treatments, h) health promotion programs, prevention, early detection and genetic counseling, i) multiprofessional tea...
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Objective: We conducted a PRISMA-compliant systematic review of clinical trials, and a meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials (RCTs) of manualised Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) interventions for adult advanced cancer patients.... more
Objective: We conducted a PRISMA-compliant systematic review of clinical trials, and a meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials (RCTs) of manualised Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) interventions for adult advanced cancer patients. We searched seven databases for trials published in English and Spanish, until March 27, 2021. Results: Seven trials were included in the systematic review, and four in the meta-analysis. The systematic review favoured the effectiveness of MCP for the improvement of spiritual well-being, quality of life (QoL), sense of meaning and psychological distress, although inconsistencies between the trials were found. In pre-post meta-analytic estimates, MCP had a superior therapeutic effect than control conditions for spiritual well-being (d=0.52, p<0.001), QoL (d=0.60, p<0.001), anxiety symptoms (d=-0.47, p<0.001), depressive symptoms (d=-0.50, p<0.001) and desire for hastened death (d=-0.28, p<0.001). No differences were observed in betwee...
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Objective To evaluate sleep disturbances and to verify the accuracy of three screening tests to detect them in patients at the end-of-life admitted in a hospital palliative care unit. Method The level of sleep disturbances was evaluated... more
Objective To evaluate sleep disturbances and to verify the accuracy of three screening tests to detect them in patients at the end-of-life admitted in a hospital palliative care unit. Method The level of sleep disturbances was evaluated through the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in 150 palliative patients. This questionnaire was the criterion variable for testing the three screening tests used: Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS-Sleep subscale); the single question “How much do you worry about your sleep problems?” which is answered on a scale of 0–10 (Sleep-Worry-Q) and another single question: “Do you think you have sleep problems?” with two response categories, Yes/No (Sleep-Problem-Q). Results According to the PSQI (cut-off point: 8), 87% of patients presented sleep disturbances. The ESAS-Sleep (cut-off point: 3) showed a sensitivity of 0.87, a specificity of 0.58, and an AUC of 0.729; the Sleep-Worry-Q (cut-off point: 4) showed a sensitivity of 0.95, a specificity ...
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Objetivo. Valorar la eficacia de las intervenciones psicológicas en mindfulness con pacientes supervivientes de cáncer de mama. Método. Buscamos en las bases de datos: Pubmed, CINAHL y Psycinfo, investigaciones con intervenciones en... more
Objetivo. Valorar la eficacia de las intervenciones psicológicas en mindfulness con pacientes supervivientes de cáncer de mama. Método. Buscamos en las bases de datos: Pubmed, CINAHL y Psycinfo, investigaciones con intervenciones en mindfulness a pacientes adultas supervivientes de cáncer de mama, que incluyeran grupos experimentales y control, así como seguimiento tras finalizar las intervenciones durante el período de enero 2011 hasta octubre de 2017. Resultados. Se obtuvieron 10 investigaciones con diseños aleatorios controlados y seguimientos que aplicaron la intervención psicológica en mindfulness con supervivientes adultas de cáncer de mama. Conclusiones. Las intervenciones psicológicas en mindfulness inciden positivamente en la reducción de sintomatología psicológica y física de las pacientes supervivientes con cáncer de mama mejorando la calidad de vida de estas.
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Internvencion Psicoediacativa de Faway y Fawzy. Madrfid: Piramide 2019.
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Objetivo: Conocer el nivel de ansiedad y depresión que tienen los pacientes con cáncer de próstata en función de variables sociodemográficas (edad, nivel de estudios, situación laboral o tener pareja) y variables clínicas (grupo de... more
Objetivo: Conocer el nivel de ansiedad y depresión que tienen los pacientes con cáncer de próstata en función de variables sociodemográficas (edad, nivel de estudios, situación laboral o tener pareja) y variables clínicas (grupo de riesgo, tipo de tratamiento o fase de supervivencia) y cómo el estado emocional puede variar en función de la calidad de vida y la información recibida. Método: Se seleccionaron aleatoriamente 176 hombres, entre 2015-2016, que habían recibido tratamientos locales, hormonales o combinados. Se realizó una entrevista y se administró los cuestionarios BAI, BDI-II, EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQPR25 y EORTC QLQ-INFO25. Resultados: Las puntuaciones de los inventarios BAI y BDI-II son bajas, los síntomas de depresión son más elevados y aparecen con más frecuencia. No existen diferencias significativas en función de las variables sociodemográficas ni tampoco en función de variables clínicas como el grupo de riesgo o la fase de supervivencia. Sin embargo, los hombres qu...
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Objective The case of a non-oncological patient at the end of his life, admitted to a Palliative Care Unit (PCU), is presented. After a failed attempt to place a central venous catheter (CVC) and another placement of a peripherally... more
Objective The case of a non-oncological patient at the end of his life, admitted to a Palliative Care Unit (PCU), is presented. After a failed attempt to place a central venous catheter (CVC) and another placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), the patient exhibited high anxiety regarding a midline catheter (MC) and refused its placement, even though this was necessary for the administration of intravenous drugs to control dyspnea and other complex symptoms that he presented. Method An intervention through clinical hypnosis for successful MC placement and symptom control is described. Result Through clinical hypnosis and interdisciplinary teamwork, it was possible to place a MC, necessary for symptomatic control of a complex patient. Significance of result This case exemplifies hypnosis as a simple procedure that is easy to apply, accepted by the patient, and effective in the implementation of invasive procedures and symptom control in PCUs.
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The aim was to study the accuracy of different screening tests to detect psychopathological disorders in cancer patients treated with radiotherapy before (T1) and after radiotherapy (T2), and at the 1-month follow-up (T3). The Mini... more
The aim was to study the accuracy of different screening tests to detect psychopathological disorders in cancer patients treated with radiotherapy before (T1) and after radiotherapy (T2), and at the 1-month follow-up (T3). The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the distress thermometer (DT) (0-10) were administered, together with a depression scale (DEPQ) (1-5), an anxiety scale (ANSQ) (1-5), and a physical symptoms questionnaire, to patients treated with radiotherapy at T1 (232 participants), T2 (130 participants), and T3 (130 participants). The accuracy of the screening tests was higher at T2, with the HADS-T test (cut-off ≥ 10) yielding the best results: sensitivity = 0.80, specificity = 0.92, with an excellent AUC (0.91). The DT test (cut-off ≥ 4) showed a sensitivity = 0.66, a specificity = 0.91, and an AUC = 0.825, and the DEPQ (cut-off &amp;amp;gt; 1) yielded a sensitivity = 0.74, a specificity = 0.78, and an AUC = 0.776. The ANSQ (cut-off &amp;amp;gt; 1) showed a sensitivity = 0.60, a specificity = 0.97, and an AUC = 0.831. At T1 and T3, the sensitivity tests were unsatisfactory. The increase in sensitivity at T2 may be due to an increase of physical symptoms at such time, which occurred more frequently in those patients who scored higher on screening tests and showed mental disorders. The diagnostic accuracy of the screening tests was higher at T2. At this time, HADS-T proved to be a good screening instrument; whereas at T1 and T3, screening instruments were only useful to detect cases without mental disorders, but not to identify those who suffer from them.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the presence of anxiety, depressive and adjustment disorders, suicide ideation, and symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer before (T1), and after radiotherapy (T2) and at the... more
The aim of this study is to evaluate the presence of anxiety, depressive and adjustment disorders, suicide ideation, and symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer before (T1), and after radiotherapy (T2) and at the 1-month follow-up (T3). A longitudinal study on 103 patients with cancer treated as outpatients undergoing radiotherapy was carried out, evaluating them three times (T1-T2-T3) according to DSM-IV criteria with the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Prevalence of the depressive disorders was: T1=6.8%, T2=3.9% and T3=3.9%; for anxiety disorders: T1=16.5%, T2=18.4% and T3=16.5%; for adjustment disorder: 10.7%, 5.8% and 7.8%; and for suicide ideation: T1=11.7%, T2=7.8% and T3=7.8%. In all, the presence of disorders was: T1=35%, T2=26.2%0.4% and T3=29.1%. At least one mental disorder was diagnosed in 46.6% of patients in one of the three times of the study. In relation to the symptoms, the prevalence of the possible cases of clinical anxiety was: T1=35.9%, T2=18.4% and T3=22.3%; the prevalence of possible cases of clinical depression was 19.4%, 16.5% and 10.7%, respectively; and the prevalence of emotional distress was 27.2%, 17.5% and 18.4%, respectively. All symptoms decreased significantly from T1 to T2 and from T1 to T3, with moderate effect sizes. No changes were observed between the end of the radiotherapy and the follow-up period. High prevalence of mental disorders and symptoms of anxiety, depression and distress were observed in the patients with cancer before finishing radiotherapy treatment and during the follow-up. Basurto University Hospital and Basque Foundation for Innovation and Research in Health-BIOEF.