Chronic inflammation in women diagnosed with breast cancer is critically linked with tumor
progression, metastasis and survival. C-reactive protein (CRP)—a circulating marker of …

Psychosocial stress can affect inflammatory processes that have important consequences
for cancer outcomes and the behavioral side effects of cancer treatment. To date, however …

Background Stress precipitates depression and may do so in part by increasing
susceptibility to inflammation-induced depressive symptoms. However, this has not been …

Stress-induced immune dysregulation results in significant health consequences for immune
related disorders including viral infections, chronic autoimmune disease, and tumor growth …

Increased levels of peripheral inflammatory markers, including C-Reactive Protein (CRP),
are associated with increased risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidality. The brain …

Chronic stress refers to continuous emotional changes and psychological pressure that
individuals experience when they are unable to adjust and stabilize the internal environment …

Background Depression is characterized by altered neurobiological responses to threat and
inflammation may be involved in the development and maintenance of symptoms. However …

Psychological stress is implicated in the etiology of many common chronic diseases and
mental health disorders. Recent research suggests that inflammation may be a key …

Background Among breast cancer survivors, elevated inflammation has been linked to
greater recurrence risk. Psychological processes, such as cancer-related distress, can pose …

Evidence suggests an association between inflammation and depression, although findings
are mixed. Focusing on core processes in depression may clarify associated biological …