Cancer patients may suffer from post-traumatic stress
A cancer diagnosis is stressful for every woman, but it may be particularly hard for women who have suffered from depression or anxiety, a new study suggests. Researchers at Ohio State University found that 16 percent of women who had suffered from a mood disorder prior to a breast cancer diagnosis showed signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. The study's authors say that women who have suffered from depression or anxiety and are diagnosed with cancer should talk to their doctor about possible coping strategies.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/06/2008Click here to read the full story
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