Impact of mental health problems on case fatality in male cancer patients

Batty, G.D., Whitley, E. , Gale, C.R., Osborn, D., Tynelius, P. and Rasmussen, F. (2012) Impact of mental health problems on case fatality in male cancer patients. British Journal of Cancer, 106(11), pp. 1842-1845. (doi: 10.1038/bjc.2012.150)

Abstract

<p>background: Although mortality rates are elevated in psychiatric patients relative to their healthy counterparts, little is known about the impact of mental health on survival in people with cancer.</p> <p>methods and results: Among 16 498 Swedish men with cancer, survival was worse in those with a history of psychiatric hospital admissions: multiply-adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) comparing cancer mortality in men with and without psychiatric admissions: 1.59 (1.39, 1.83).</p> <p>conclusion: Survival in cancer patients is worse among those with a history of psychiatric disease. The mechanisms underlying this association should be further explored.</p>

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Whitley, Dr Elise and Batty, Dr G
• Authors: Batty, G.D., Whitley, E., Gale, C.R., Osborn, D., Tynelius, P., and Rasmussen, F.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
• Journal Name: British Journal of Cancer
• ISSN: 0007-0920
• ISSN (Online): 1532-1827