Early quality-of-life and psychological predictors of disease-free time and survival in localized prostate cancer

ConclusionsHigher socioeconomic status was prognostic for longer survival, as previously reported. Patients with a seemingly good QOL (few physical complaints, excellent self-reported QOL) had poorer prognoses. This association may due to the survival decreasing effect of emotional non-expression; patients with high emotional non-expression may over-report their wellbeing in simple measures, and thus actually be in need of extra attention and care.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research