Idosos em Tratamento Quimioterápico: Relação entre Nível de Estresse, Sintomas Depressivos e Esperança

摘要: The prevalence of cancer among the elderly has increased in recent decades. Cancer treatment process can lead to levels stress and depression. In this scenario, hope is defined as one relevant coping resources. This study aimed analyze relationship between stress, depressive symptoms undergoing chemotherapy. It a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional with non-probabilistic sample 123 people linked general tertiary public hospital interior State Sao Paulo. results show that had high perceived hope; 71.5% participants did not present symptoms. Levels are negatively correlated, well hope, suggesting beneficial effects on