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Breast cancer and mental health: the connection you need to know about BY ROB PEARSON Contributor Did you know the risk of developing mental health conditions is often higher in individuals with serious medical illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes? For those struggling with a cancer diagnosis, screening for mental health conditions is also crucial. About 10-25% of people with cancer are also living with depression. Suicide is more prevalent in those living with various types of chronic health conditions. Feeling depressed is not normal for people struggling with breast cancer and other serious health conditions, but mental health screenings are rare for these patients. In fact, a recent study found
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that eight out of 10 women with breast cancer were never even told about the possible impact cancer would have on their mental health. Some providers aren’t trained to recognize signs of mental health conditions, and there is often lack of clarity and consistency in the cancer community on what depression is and looks like. Many living with cancer are forced to see their mental health as secondary to their cancer diagnosis. By not addressing mental health concerns, those with cancer can be at greater risk. For example, depression has been linked to several adverse cancer-related medical outcomes, including longer hospital admissions and being less likely
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