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That does sound scary, John. Different topic. Thanks for sharing. HW

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Thanks, Richard. Major medical groups, such as the American Cancer Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, urge screening all cancer patients for emotional stress (anxiety and depression). But I suspect this not done often--at least formally. And a couple of professional groups that deal with us prostate cancer patients--American Urological Association and the American Society of Radiation Oncologists (ASTRO)--don't have guidelines calling for such screening. As you say, simple screening tools are available. Check out: https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20221102/mental-distress-prostate-cancer-elephant-room

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