<p>The pooled prevalence of depressive disorder in neoplasm patients were higher in sub-Saharan Africa. The health system in sub-Saharan Africa must implement community-based intervention for the management of depressive disorder in cancer patients. Health care providers must be trained with the core competence to help survivors for the possible long-term and late effects of cancer, its treatment outcome on their physical and psychosocial well-being, deliver coordinated care and promote healthy behaviors.</p>