Depressive symptoms were common and associated with shorter survival in patients with blood cancers namely lymphoma and multiple myeloma, stated new study.
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the cancer of white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. It is the most common of all childhood cancers and can be fatal in weeks if left untreated.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the cancer of white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. It is the most common of all childhood cancers and can be fatal in weeks if left untreated.
‘Shorter survival was observed in both blood cancer patients who remained depressed and patients who recovered from depressive symptoms.
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The risk of death was 3-times and 2-times higher in the "remission" and "persistent" groups, respectively, than in the "never depression" group; however, risk of death was not significantly greater in the "new-onset" group compared with the "never depression" group.
Source-Eurekalert
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A quick, simple and anonymous self-assessment health tool to assess the level of depression using the famous Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale.
A quick, simple and anonymous self-assessment health tool to assess the level of depression using the famous Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale.
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Depression, also known as major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by a feeling of sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Here are some top facts on depression you should know.
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by a feeling of sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Here are some top facts on depression you should know.
