Pain and Suicide Behavior in Cancer Patients: Implications for Personalized Treatment-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Pain is among the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by oncology patients and has been associated with adverse mental health outcomes, including depression and suicide. Nevertheless, the relationship between pain and suicide in oncology populations remains insufficiently characterized. A clearer understanding of this interplay is essential to guide personalized approaches aimed at reducing cancer-related burden and improving quality of life. Methods: We searched PubMed and PsycInfo without imposing limits regarding publication date using pain* AND (suicid* OR "self-harm" OR "self-injurious behavior" OR "self-inflicted injury" or "self-killing") AND (cancer* OR oncolog* OR tumor* OR neoplasm* OR metasta*). A total of 832 articles were identified, and

SUBMITTER: Simonetti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12842880 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature