Prevalence and Predictors of Depression, Pain, and Fatigue in Older ‐ versus Younger‐Adult Cancer Survivors

ConclusionThere were no observed differences in depression between older and younger adult cancer survivors. Gender and ethnic discrepancies in depression were observed. Future research should focus on understanding the nature of these differences and targeting interventions for the groups most vulnerable to depression after cancer treatment.

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Source: Psycho-Oncology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lisa A. Bevilacqua, Deirdre Dulak, Elizabeth Schofield, Tatiana D. Starr, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, Jimmie C. Holland, Yesne Alici Tags: PAPER Source Type: research