Pre-diagnosis major life stressors and breast cancer outcomes.

Tanmayi Srinivas PaiLauren CornellDanushka SeneviratneShehzad NiaziDawn MussallemLaura Vallow

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2021)

Psychological distress is prevalent prior to breast cancer diagnosis and may merit early intervention. While additional study in diverse populations is needed, current data suggest possible associations between pre-diagnosis psychological distress and surgical decision making, specifically mastectomy.

Keyphrases

decision making
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
electronic health record
big data
young adults
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
artificial intelligence
glycemic control