These initials refer to the doctor's credentials â they indicate the type of medical school the doctor attended and the licensing exam they took to become a doctor. MD stands for Doctor of Medicine, and is the most common type of degree earned by doctors who practice medicine in the United States.
Anxiety is often manifested at various times during cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, or recurrence. For patients undergoing cancer treatment, anxiety can also heighten the expectancy of pain,[10-12] other symptoms of distress, and sleep disturbances and can be a major factor in anticipatory nausea and vomiting.
Response is generally defined as a 50% decrease in scores on depression scales, such as the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) or the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale. Yet significant depressive symptoms are often present after a 50% improvement rate is attained.