Article
Association of KRAS gene mutations with depression in older metastatic colorectal cancer patients.
International psychogeriatrics - 1 Dec 2016
Zhou Yi, Gu Xiaohui, Wen Feng, Chen Jing, Wei Wen, Zhang Zhi-Hui, He Yanting, Xie Lan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cancer patients with depression or anxiety have poor survival, and the interaction between mental and physical problems in older patients may exacerbate this problem. K-ras oncogene (KRAS) mutation may play a role in the development of psychosocial distress and may be associated with poor survival of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients. This study investigated the association between KRAS...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
