Mental Health Conditions Post-Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Mental health linked to higher risk of death in cancer patients

Charities and researchers have called for mental health screening for people diagnosed with cancer

Mental health conditions post-cancer diagnosis linked to higher mortality risk

In a study of adults with cancer, those who developed a mental health condition within the first year after their cancer diagnosis had a higher likelihood of dying over the next few years.

Study finds link between mental health diagnoses and early death in adults with cancer

In a study of adults with cancer, those who developed a mental health condition within the first year after their cancer diagnosis had a higher likelihood of dying over the next few years. The findings are published in Cancer.

Mental Health Disorders After A Cancer Diagnosis Linked To Shorter Survival

A cancer diagnosis upends every aspect of an individual's life, from sleep and appetite to work and relationships. All of it shifts the moment a doctor delivers that news. The post Mental Health Disorders After A Cancer Diagnosis Linked To Shorter Survival appeared first on StudyFinds.

Cancer Patients Who Develop Mental Health Disorders Within First Year Face Higher Mortality Risk

Cancer patients who develop mental health disorders within a year of diagnosis face significantly higher early mortality risk. The post Cancer Patients Who Develop Mental Health Disorders Within First Year Face Higher Mortality Risk appeared first on Psychreg.

How Does Mental Health Impact Mortality Risk in Adults with Cancer?

A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal CANCER, affiliated with the American Cancer Society, reveals a significant correlation between mental health disorders and increased mortality rates among adult cancer patients. Conducted using a comprehensive dataset from University of California–affiliated hospitals covering diagnoses made from 2013 to 2023, this large-scale analysis presents compelling evidence that […]