Psychological distress after initial treatment of breast cancer. Assessment of potential risk factors.

摘要: Background. Patient and disease characteristics are often mentioned by clinicians as possible risk factors for psychological distress among women with breast cancer. However, either these have not been evaluated or when they were evaluated, results inconclusive. Methods. Potential assessed 205 patients newly diagnosed cancer home interview 3 18 months after surgery. Results. At months, proportions of high reporting 0-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-15 stressful life events in the 5 years preceding diagnosis 17%, 20%, 28%, 37%, respectively (P = 0.006). High levels present 63.1% a history depression, compared 14.3% those no such 0.000). Associations also diagnosis. only, was more frequent regional (44%) than localized (22%) Age, education, marital status had little association distress. Conclusions. Number before depression appear to be strong indicators may useful identifying need intense psychosocial support.