Rakesh Garg

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Anjali Dahiya |Poonam Joshi |Surya Tiwari |Rakesh Garg

Patients with cancer undergoing radiological imaging often experience psychological distress due to procedural uncertainty and fear of unfavorable diagnoses. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led psychoeducational intervention on knowledge and psychological distress among cancer patients undergoing imaging in India. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 120 adult cancer patients who underwent radiological imaging.

Mar 10, 2025 | ecancer.org | Poonam Joshi |Rakesh Garg |Uma Shanker Agrawal |Parveen Deswal

Background: Caregivers of children with cancer often experience significant psychological distress exacerbated by financial constraints and role modifications. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among caregivers of children receiving cancer treatment and to examine their coping mechanisms. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 124 caregivers of children receiving chemotherapy at a tertiary care facility in Northern India.