Longitudinal trajectories of depression and quality of life in a cohort of cancer survivors and individuals without cancer in Europe

ConclusionsAlthough depression and QoL trajectories did not differ between cancer survivors and individuals without cancer, more cancer survivors were characterized by high-depression and low-QoL life trajectories.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsProviders should be aware and screen for cancer survivors with elevated depression and low QoL, and promote  relevant psychosocial interventions. Modifiable factors associated with depression and QoL can be targets for cancer survivors’ long-term care plans.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research