Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	113377
Country	Bangladesh

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Navigating the emotional burden: Addressing anxiety and depression across stages of hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mohammad Shahangir Biswas and Mosammat Jannatul Mawa
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Corresponding Author	Mohammad Shahangir Biswas, Assistant Professor, PhD, Postdoc, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology Chittagong, Foy’s Lake, Zakir Hossain Road, Khulshi, Chittagong 4202, Bangladesh. bioshahangir@gmail.com
Key Words	Depression; Anxiety; Cancer; Mental health; Caregiver burden
Core Tip	Patients with pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers frequently suffer from severe physical symptoms, alongside several psychological problems, such as depression and anxiety, which have a significant impact on patients’ treatment and their families. This article explores the importance of routine psychological screening, caregiver support and integrated psycho-oncology approaches as fundamental components of comprehensive cancer care. Addressing these neglected burdens can improve quality of life and treatment outcomes.
Citation	Biswas MS, Mawa MJ. Navigating the emotional burden: Addressing anxiety and depression across stages of hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-25 11:02
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-25 11:02
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-09-09 08:35
Revised	2025-09-21 10:16
Second Decision	2025-11-06 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-06 06:47
Articles in Press	2025-11-06 06:47
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