Impact of Prediagnosis Risk of Major Depressive Disorder and Health-Related Quality of Life on Treatment Choice for Stage II-III Rectal Cancer.
Matthew J FarrellTristan R GroganAnn C RaldowPublished in: JCO clinical cancer informatics (2023)
In Medicare beneficiaries with stage II-III rectal cancer, those at risk for MDD underwent standard-of-care treatment with surgery less frequently. Further studies are warranted to assess the effect of mental health on clinical decision making in this patient population.
Keyphrases
- major depressive disorder
- rectal cancer
- mental health
- bipolar disorder
- locally advanced
- healthcare
- minimally invasive
- palliative care
- squamous cell carcinoma
- coronary artery disease
- quality improvement
- coronary artery bypass
- radiation therapy
- pain management
- acute coronary syndrome
- atrial fibrillation
- health insurance