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What do predict anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients? A follow-up study
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 05/27/09
Montazeri A et al. - Although the findings indicated that the levels of anxiety and depression decreased over time, a significant number of women had elevated anxiety and depression at the 18 months follow-up. This suggests that all women should be routinely screened for psychological distress and that quality cancer care include processes to treat that 30% of women who have elevated psychological distress. In addition, if breast cancer patients indicated that they are suffering from fatigue or pain, these women who are at particular risk should be especially screened.
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