This report presents some negative effects of cancer on the mental health of patients. Main in- terest is the cancer-related traumatic stress and its impact on patient personality. A special attention is devoted to psychological differences between people who cope with the illness challenge and ...
It's hard to talk about a cancer diagnosis without thinking about the emotions that can be involved: fear, anxiety, anger, shame. Even those who seem to have great mental health will likely feel rattled after acancer diagnosis. Adding in a mental illness, a history of unhealthy coping mecha...
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Many people seem to cope with the natural stress of a cancer diagnosis, but for about 32 percent ofcancer patients, the diagnosis may prompt a full-blown psychological disorder, said study lead author Anja Mehnert, a professor of psychosocial oncology at the University of Leipzig in Germany. T...
Cancer survival and mortality outcomes for people with mental health and substance use conditions (MHSUC) are worse than for people without MHSUC, which may be partly explained by poorer access to timely and appropriate healthcare, from screening and diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up. ...
doi:10.1097/01.COT.0000652336.85385.42Sarah DiGiulioOvid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Oncology Times
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Alfaar said it is important to offer screening services to prevent possible suicides and mental health care for those vulnerable people to save their lives, especially within the first six months after diagnosis. The research "is the largest study to assess recent trends in suicide risk after a...
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People diagnosed with cancer are at a greater risk of mental health problems even five years after their diagnosis, according to a large-scale study of data from UK GP patient records. Patterns varied by cancer type, with substantially raised risks of suicide and non-fatal self-harm among cert...