Research regarding the incidence of cancer among people with psychotic disorders relative
to the general population is equivocal, although the evidence suggests that they have more …

Comorbidities and advanced stage diagnosis (ASD) are both associated with poorer cancer
outcomes, but the association between comorbidities and ASD is poorly understood. We …

AimsDecades of research show that people with schizophrenia have an increased risk of
death from cancer; however, the relationship between schizophrenia and cancer incidence …

A clinical conundrum can occur when a patient with active opioid use disorder (OUD) or at
elevated risk for the condition presents with cancer and related painful symptoms. Despite …

Importance Individuals with a mental disorder experience substantial health disparity and
are less likely to participate in cervical screening and human papillomavirus vaccination …

Alarming differences exist in cancer outcomes for people most impacted by persistent and
widening health and social inequities. People who are socially disadvantaged often have …

Objectives To identify inequalities in cancer survival rates for patients with a history of severe
psychiatric illness (SPI) compared to those with no history of mental illness and explore …

Objective The incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer in individuals with pre‐existing
severe mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression …

Background Despite a publicly-funded healthcare system, alarming cancer-related health
and healthcare inequities persist in Canada. However, it remains unclear how equity is …

Daily life with severe mental health (SMI) and cancer comorbidity entails multiple
challenges. The study aims to explore everyday life experiences among individuals with SMI …