*1 in 4 Cancer Patients Is Suffering. The Distress Is Real.*

The Sixth Vital Sign | Podcast by Dr. Chirag ..... · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Cancer anxiety is not “just fear.” It is a real clinical burden that can remain hidden behind a brave face.

A study of 84 patients found that *1 in 4 experienced cancer-related anxiety. In the second year, **30% of women experienced greater distress*.

These numbers tell us something important: *distress is real, measurable, and deserves to be recognised.*

Because when we ask, we can finally see what the patient is going through. And when we see it, we can treat it.