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Depression as a predictor of disease progression and mortality in cancer patients†
A Meta-Analysis
Article first published online: 14 SEP 2009
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24561
Copyright © 2009 American Cancer Society
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Satin, J. R., Linden, W. and Phillips, M. J. (2009), Depression as a predictor of disease progression and mortality in cancer patients. Cancer, 115: 5349–5361. doi: 10.1002/cncr.24561
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We thank Paul Ruescher and Alena Talbot Ellis for their help with data collection. We extend our appreciation to Drs Gregory Miller, Liisa Galea, Carolyn Gotay, and Andrea Vodermaier for reviewing earlier drafts of this manuscript.
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 NOV 2009
- Article first published online: 14 SEP 2009
- Manuscript Accepted: 21 APR 2009
- Manuscript Revised: 16 MAR 2009
- Manuscript Received: 7 NOV 2008
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- Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
- New Investigator Team grant, Canadian Institutes for Health Research. Grant Number: #AQC83559
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