Predictive factors of depressive symptoms of elderly patients with cancer receiving first ‐line chemotherapy

ConclusionWe highlight the role of depressive symptoms and nutritional status at baseline, on the occurrence of depressive symptoms during chemotherapy. These factors should be taken into account in any pre‐treatment consultation and appropriate nutritional and psychiatric preventative measures established. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - February 22, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: S. Duc, M. Rainfray, P. Soubeyran, M. Fonck, J. F. Blanc, J. Ceccaldi, L. Cany, V. Brouste, S. Mathoulin ‐Pélissier Tags: PAPER Source Type: research