Loneliness and Mortality Risk Among Cancer Survivors in the United States: A Retrospective, Longitudinal Study

CONCLUSIONS: Elevated loneliness was associated with a higher mortality risk among cancer survivors. Programs to screen for loneliness among cancer survivors and to provide resources and support are warranted, especially considering the widespread social distancing that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.PMID:38663443 | DOI:10.6004/jnccn.2023.7114
Source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research