The biology of hope: Inflammatory and neuroendocrine profiles in ovarian cancer patients

CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest a biological signature of hope associated with less inflammation and more normalized diurnal cortisol in ovarian cancer. These findings have potential clinical utility but need replication with more diverse samples and validated assessments of hope.PMID:38081436 | DOI:10.1016/j.bbi.2023.12.014

Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - December 11, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Susan K Lutgendorf Rachel M Telles Brendan Whitney Premal H Thaker George M Slavich Michael J Goodheart Frank J Penedo Alyssa E Noble Steven W Cole Anil K Sood Benjamin W Corn Source Type: research