Mental disorders associated with recent cancer diagnosis: Results from a nationally representative survey

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer may be associated with increased risk of mental disorders. Yet, in this context, no factor predicts the onset of a mental disorder besides the diagnosis of cancer itself. If patients with a history of mental disorder are at particular risk is unknown.Data were derived from a large national sample of the US population. Face-to-face surveys were conducted on 36309 adults during 2012-2013 period. Data were used to...