The common psychiatric disorders observed in Japanese cancer patients were similar to those in the Western countries provided the cancer diagnosis is disclosed.
Our findings suggest that early detection and appropriate management of major depression and comprehensive care improving physical functioning may help to prevent suicide and manage suicidality in Japanese cancer patients.
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