Abstract: Non-pharmacological treatment for depression or anxiety involves several approaches, including
different modalities of psychotherapy, education, and supportive measures. Several behavioral methods such as
progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, have been successfully used in the treatment of depression
and anxiety disorders among cancer patients. Therefor this study aimed to evaluate the effect of relaxation
training techniques and psychoeducational program on depression and anxiety among cancer patients. Aqusi
experimental pretest-posttest controlled design was utilized. Subject was included all cancer patients attending
the out patients clinic or in patients departments at South Egypt Cancer Institute at Assiut city during six months
period. Patients were assessed through; the demographic data questionnaire, DASS (depression, anxiety, and
stress scale). Results: Majority of the participants were females, housewives , living in rural area, married and
illiterate or read and write diagnosed with breast cancer and received chemotherapy. There were no significant
differences in the mean scores of all items of DASS scale among experimental and control groups before
program implementation. There were decrease in mean scores of depression, anxiety and stress at one month
and two month after implementation of the relaxation and psychoeducational program. Conclusion: Relaxation
technique and psychoeducational program were effective to improve anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
Recommendation: Relaxation training and psychoeducational program have to be part of treatment programs
of cancer patients.
Key Words: -Relaxation, Psychoeducational ,Program, Depression and Anxiety, Cancer patients.