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The risk of suicide in cancer patients: a review of the literature

Robson, Anna, Scrutton, Frances, Wilkinson, Liz, MacLeod, Fiona·2010·Psycho-Oncology
DOI 10.1002/pon.1717
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Objectives : This review investigates the risk of suicide in people diagnosed with cancer. Method : A literature search of PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL yielded 677 articles of which the abstracts were reviewed for their relevance. Seventy‐one articles were identified as relevant and a further 3 were identified in a search of cited and citing articles; following application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 39 articles were included in the review. Results : The reported incidence of completed suicide in cancer patients ranged from standardised mortality ratio of 1 to 11. The reported percentages of suicidal ideation in non‐psychiatric populations of cancer patients ranged from 0.8 to 71.4%, compared to a reported prevalence of suicidal ideation in the general population, of between 1.1 and 19.8%. Risk factors identified for completed suicide and suicidal ideation in cancer patients include mental health, socio‐demographic and illness factors. Some of these risk factors extend to the general population; however, some are specific to cancer such as cancer site, physical functioning and prognosis. Conclusions : Despite the prevalence of suicidal ideation in a cancer population being comparable to the general population, the prevalence of completed suicide is elevated. Although suicidal ideation does not necessarily result in completed suicide, it is important that adequate training be provided for cancer professionals on the risk factors for suicide in cancer patients. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • The prevalence of suicidal ideation in this study sample was substantially higher than that of the general population, which ranges from 1.1% to 19.8%.

    “The prevalence in our study sample was substantially higher than that of the general population, ranging from 1.1% to 19.8%.2021”

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Authors
Robson, A., Scrutton, F., Wilkinson, L., & MacLeod, F.
Affiliations
NHS Dumfries and Galloway (GB)
Corresponding author
Robson, Anna
ORCID
MacLeod, Fiona
Venue
Psycho-Oncology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2010-11-25
Volume
19
Issue
12
Pages
1250-1258
ISSN
  • 1057-9249 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-1611
DOI
10.1002/pon.1717
OpenAlex
W2069399822
Cited by
199
References
44
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 10 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 20 · 2019: 14 · 2018: 12 · 2017: 18 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 18 · 2014: 9 · 2013: 13 · 2012: 10
FWCI
1.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • Psycho-Oncology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
Keywords
suicide risk, cancer patients, suicidal ideation, suicide mortality, suicide risk factors, mental health, sociodemographic factors, physical function, prognosis, tumor location, suicide prevention training
MeSH terms
Humans, Mental Health, Neoplasms, Prognosis, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Suicide, Incidence, Prevalence

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