The psychological toll of prostate cancer
Abstract
Matta et al. report that men with prostate cancer who underwent surgery or radiotherapy, but not active surveillance, had greater odds of receiving antidepressants than controls. However, methodological limitations preclude the interpretation of a psychological benefit for men on active surveillance. Screening for distress and referral to evidence-based intervention should be a priority.
Document Type
Journal Article
ISSN
1759-4820
Volume
15
Issue
12
PubMed ID
30385840
School
Exercise Medicine Research Institute
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Springer Nature
Comments
Chambers, S.K., & Heathcote, P. (2018). The psychological toll of prostate cancer. Nature Reviews Urology, 15, 733-734.
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