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Lower survival rates in women with breast cancer diagnosed with depression

December 1, 2015 by

Women with breast cancer who subsequently had a recorded diagnosis of depression had a 45% higher risk of death from all causes, according to a study. The researchers suggest this finding could help to target and support those women most at risk of depression.

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