Breast cancer is most common among women. It is also the leading cause of death worldwide.
A new study has shown that there is a wide range in the reported prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients. In various scientific studies, this rate varies between 4.5% and 38%.
Scientists also found a significant relationship between depression and mortality.
Patients with stage I-III breast cancer and depression have a 50% increased risk of all-cause death compared to patients without depression, according to a new study.
There was a 2- to 2.5-fold increase in breast cancer and all-cause mortality in patients with early-stage (stage I and II) cancer and depression.
Women with nonmetastatic breast cancer and mild to moderate depressive symptoms after surgery had a 2.5-fold higher risk of death within 8 to 15 years compared with women with minimal or no depressive symptoms.
Overall, researchers noted that depression and anxiety can negatively impact breast cancer patients’ chances of survival and reduce their quality of life.
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Source: Ferra
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