Depression is an independent predictor of early death in patients with advanced cancer
This is an English study that was published in 2009. [1] Out of the eligible 132 patients, 87 participated in the study. The Edinburgh Depression Scale (EDS) and self-rated symptoms list were completed three times over an eight-week period and analyzed, together with demographic and clinical factors. Depression was self-rated in 29% (25/87) of patients…
