A recent study has revealed that adult cancer patients who later develop new mental health disorders are at a significantly higher risk of mortality. The research, published in a cancer journal, found that 10.6% of participants developed new mental health disorders within a year of being diagnosed with cancer. This led to 35% of these patients being prescribed one or more psychiatric medications.
Researchers from the University of California analyzed data from 371,897 adult cancer patients treated at hospitals affiliated with the university between 2013 and 2023. All participants had no prior history of mental health disorders before their cancer diagnosis.
The study found that adult cancer patients who developed new mental health disorders within 12 to 35 months of their cancer diagnosis were at a higher risk of mortality. However, this risk decreased between 36 to 59 months and further decreased between 60 to 120 months.
The researchers stated that their study confirms previous research and highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues in cancer patients. They emphasized the need to prioritize mental health and effectively manage it.
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