Systematic review of associations between anxiety, depression, and functional/biological aging among cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests a mind-body component to aging through which psychological distress from anxiety and depression drives molecular changes that promote early decline (ie, accelerated aging). Cancer survivors experience particularly high rates of anxiety and depression. Some survivors also have accelerated aging, though the relationships between anxiety and depression and aging are not clear. A synthesis of evidence is needed to understand the state of the science and impending priorities.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PsycNet databases were searched for studies that measured associations between depression, anxiety, and nonchronological aging in cancer survivors (2012-2022). Data were methodologically evaluated.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Streck BP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631420 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature