Mind matters: how anxiety and depression shape low-risk prostate cancer active surveillance adherence in a real-world population
Pre-existing anxiety and/or depression is associated with reduced active surveillance adherence and a greater likelihood of premature treatment in men with low-risk prostate cancer. These findings highlight the importance of addressing psychiatric factors in low-risk prostate cancer management and suggest avenues for future research.
Authors
- Laurence Belkoff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2789-6815)
- Zachariah Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3277-2278)
- Ilia S. Zeltser
- Sharon Larson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5625-8500)
- R.C.P. Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1899-4982)
- Stephanie Kjelstrom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0933-4472)
- Kayla Meyer
- Danielle Terrenzio
- Natalina Contoreggi
Institutions
- Bryn Mawr College (US)
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
- Main Line Health (US)
- Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (US)
- Nova Southeastern University (US)
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (US)
- Bryn Mawr Hospital (US)
- Lankenau Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Journal of Urology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32604/cju.2025.064705
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00