Why the study?
Recent large population-based studies demonstrated an association between prostate cancer survivorship and mental health, prompting investigation into the role of surgery alone compared to other treatment modalities in this association.
Does surgical treatment for prostate cancer increase the odds of depression or anxiety compared to other cancers in male survivors?
Population
632 male participants aged 36-69 from the Atlantic PATH cohort study
Comparison
Prostate cancer vs other types of cancer stratified by surgery alone vs other treatment modalities
Design
Cross-sectional analysis
Authors
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Surgery-treated PCa survivors may warrant targeted depression screening; leaves open whether treatment modality drives mental health differences.
Does surgical treatment for prostate cancer increase the odds of depression or anxiety compared to other cancers in male survivors?
Prostate cancer survivors treated with surgery have significantly higher odds of depression compared to survivors of other cancers, highlighting the need for comprehensive mental health support.
Ilie et al. (2021) studied this question.
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