Patients Undergoing Surgery For Cancer Face Higher Risk of Suicide

Suicide rates higher among cancer patients

New research reveals elevated suicide rates among adults undergoing surgery for cancer, with half of the suicides occurring during the first three postoperative years.  The work led by a team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, published in JAMA Oncology, highlights the need for regular screening for distress […]

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