Objective The prevalence of depression in oncological patients is 3, 4-fold compared to the
general population. However, the specific risk factors for these prevalence rates are not fully …

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among men. Given its prevalence and
relatively low mortality rates, several biopsychosocial survivorship issues have garnered …

People with advanced cancer are at heightened risk of desire for hastened death (DHD),
suicidal ideation (SI), and completed suicide. Loss of Meaning (LoM), a component of …

ObjectivesSuicidal ideation (SI) underlies risk of death by suicide. It is well established that
patients with cancer are at increased risk of death by suicide. Therefore, understanding SI in …

Context Long-term survival following a diagnosis of cancer is improving in developed
nations. However, living longer does not necessarily equate to living well. Objective To …

Background The increasing incidence and declining mortality rates seen in prostate cancer
will result in a growing survivorship with a burden of health conditions, warranting attention …

BACKGROUND Approximately 70% of all suicides in patients aged> 60 years are attributed
to physical illness, with higher rates noted in patients with cancer. The purpose of the current …

Objective Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among males, accounting for
19% of cancers, and the third most common cancer-related cause of death. Suicide rates in …

Background Somatic symptoms are prevalent in patients with major depressive disorder
(MDD) and often associated with a high risk of suicide. However, which somatic symptoms …

Cancer patients are at high risk for suicide, particularly when they are informed about the
cancer diagnosis or hospitalized for cancer treatment. Therefore, oncology healthcare …