Background Depression has substantial effects on cancer patients' quality of life. Estimates
of its prevalence vary widely. We aimed to systematically review published studies to obtain …

Objective We aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression in cancer patients assessed
by diagnostic interviews and self‐report instruments, and to study differences in prevalence …

Objective The prevalence of depression in oncological patients is 3, 4-fold compared to the
general population. However, the specific risk factors for these prevalence rates are not fully …

Objective: To identify all literature regarding depression in patients with advanced cancer
and among mixed hospice populations, and to summarise the prevalence of depression …

It is estimated that 20–25% of cancer patients suffer often unrecognized and untreated long‐
term depression, a condition that can make life miserable. Symptoms can include: lack of …

BackgroundThe goal of the present study was to analyze associations between depression
and mortality of cancer patients and to test whether these associations would vary by study …

BACKGROUND: Cancer patients and oncologists believe that psychological variables
influence the course of cancer, but the evidence remains inconclusive. This meta‐analysis …

It is widely known that depression exists in patients with cancer. The prevalence, however,
varies widely by study and is often attributable to differences in assessment procedures …

Depression is common in cancer patients, and this often remains undetected and untreated.
Depression has been associated with poorer quality of life, in addition to increased …

BACKGROUND: Depression is a frequent and serious comorbid condition in cancer patients
that may require special attention. We investigate the prevalence of depression in cancer …