How common are mental health disorders after diagnosis of head and neck cancer?

(JAMA Network) Treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) might cure the disease but it also can result in adverse effects such as disfigurement and speech difficulties, which can affect quality of life for patients. Using information from a large insurance claims database, this study examined how common mental health disorders were in patients with HNC and how they were associated with diagnosis and treatment.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news