Depression associated with an increased risk of death from cancer
Scientists have explained the relationship between depression and an increased risk of cancer death
A study on this topic was conducted with the involvement of 134 patients who had cancer of the neck or head.
Scientists have established a link between depression and an increased risk of cancer death. In the course of the study, the specialists worked with 134 patients who were diagnosed with oncological diseases of the neck or head, writes Eurekalert.
The publication reports that depression develops often in people who have been diagnosed with a serious illness. In this case, it is the psychological state that often becomes the decisive factor in the fight against it.
Doctors say that when a person is depressed, a person does not easily abandon bad habits, which reduces the effectiveness of treatment. Also, in this condition, the patient may suffer from insomnia and forget to take medication.
As a result, it turned out that patients suffering from depression died more often from cancer. Moreover, this indicator did not depend on the age of the patients.
Earlier, Korrespondent.net reported that according to scientists, lack of sleep can help in fighting the symptoms of depression.
So many medical conditions can lead to depression. I have found that with many people with disabilities also suffer from depression and along with that anxiety. It concerns me because it can shorten peoples lives. I wonder if modern medicine deals with this. Good post
This does not surprise me. Depression seems to be associated with serious illness, but also for those with disabilities. There are exceptions of course. Great post!