Incidence and risk factors of suicide in patients with lung cancer: a scoping review.
Wen TangWan-Qing ZhangShi-Qi HuWang-Qin ShenHong-Lin ChenPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)
Overall, our finding indicates that lung cancer patients have been presented with a higher incidence of suicide death in a specific period, especially the early years after diagnosis. Discovering risk factors for suicide helps prevent potential suicide. It is essential to screen lung cancer patients for suicidal ideation, especially those with high-risk factors. Future prospective studies are necessary to confirm these findings to support care.