Abstract:Introduction: Studies thus far have documented the prevalence of depression and adjustment disorders after treatment of breast cancer. There is dearth of data on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of psychiatric disorders amongst patients at the time of breast cancer diagnosis.Methods: A retrospective study was done at a university based interdisciplinary breast cancer program. Every newly diagnosed breast cancer … Show more
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