Observational study finds suicide risk linked to clinical factors in osteosarcoma patients, suggesting enhanced mental health support is necessary.
In osteosarcoma patients with tumours in the extremities, trunk, head, and facial bones, age and histological type were independent risk factors for both suicide and survival outcomes. These findings highlight the need for clinicians to consider both clinical and psychological risk factors in patient management and underscore the importance of providing mental health counselling, particularly for those at high risk for suicide.
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