Suicide mortality and suicidal ideation among patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is strongly associated with a higher risk of suicide. However, studies examining suicidality in patients with colorectal cancer show some inconsistencies, particularly concerning factors such as disease stage or specific diagnosis.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the association between colorectal cancer and suicide or suicidal ideation. EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Science Citation Index Expanded & Social Sciences Citation Index, CINAHL, and Google Scholar were searched from database inception to May 31, 2025. Eligible studies included longitudinal cohort or case-control designs involving patients with colorectal cancer aged ≥14 years. Control groups comprised individuals from the same populatio

SUBMITTER: Bogner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704310 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature