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Anxiety is frequently reported as a psychological side effect experienced by patients undergoing chemotherapy, as evidenced by clinical studies [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, anxiety is recognized as a significant psychological issue that contributes to the overall distress and reduced quality of life in cancer patients receiving this treatment [4], [5], and [6].
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claimDyspnea, or shortness of breath, can be caused by chemotherapy or radiation side effects that reduce lung capacity, anemia, non-cancer lung conditions like asthma or COPD, or anxiety related to cancer recurrence and stress.