Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Risk Factors in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Longitudinal Observational Study.

Jun NiJian FengLinda DenehyYi WuLiqin XuCatherine L Granger

Published in: Integrative cancer therapies (2018)

Mild PTSD symptoms are common in patients with lung cancer 6 months after treatment; however, a full diagnosis of PTSD is uncommon. Screening for PTSD symptoms may be considered for at-risk patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
newly diagnosed
sleep quality
social support
physical activity