Depression in Cancer Patients: Diagnosis and Treatment

Major depressive disorder is highly prevalent among patients with cancer and is frequently underdiagnosed in oncology settings. This practical, case-based webinar equips physicians and nurses to confidently identify symptoms, differentiate depression from treatment effects, and apply evidence-based pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic strategies. Learn how early recognition and appropriate management can improve treatment adherence, clinical outcomes, and overall quality of care.

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physicians Assistants
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the impact of untreated depression on cancer treatment adherence, recovery trajectory, and overall prognosis.
  • Identify and assess depressive symptoms and demoralization syndrome in patients with cancer, including evaluating safety risks such as suicidal ideation.
  • Describe appropriate treatment for depression in cancer patients or refer to psychiatry/psycho-oncology when indicated.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Course opens: 
01/15/2026
Course expires: 
04/21/2027
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Speaker(s)

Shanthi Lewis, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Muhammad Saeed, Bcom

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Brandyn Powers, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-Telestroke

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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