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Psycho-Oncology: Depression and the Tyranny of Positivity

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Dr. Cara Buda explains how cancer exacerbates depression and the challenge of balancing hope with realism.

This episode features Dr. Cara Buda discussing psycho-oncology, focusing on how cancer can worsen depression and the importance of balancing hope with realism. She explains the psychological mechanisms behind sadness and withdrawal in patients.

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