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Cytokine gene variations associated with subsyndromal depressive symptoms in patients with breast cancer.
European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society - 1 Aug 2014
Saad Shanwell, Dunn Laura B, Koetters Theresa, Dhruva Anand, Langford Dale J, Merriman John D, West Claudia, Paul Steven M, Cooper Bruce, Cataldo Janine, Hamolsky Deborah, Elboim Charles, Aouizerat Bradley E, Miaskowski Christine
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PURPOSE: This study explored the relationships between variations in cytokines genes and depressive symptoms in a sample of patients who were assessed prior to and for six months following breast cancer surgery. Phenotypic differences between Resilient (n = 155) and Subsyndromal (n = 180) depressive symptom classes, as well as variations in cytokine genes were evaluated. METHOD: Patients were recruited prior to...
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