The Medical journal of Australia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Psychological morbidity and quality of life in Australian women with early-stage breast cancer: a cross-sectional survey.
To determine the prevalence of psychological morbidity and describe quality of life in women with early-stage breast cancer. ⋯ Women recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer have high rates of psychiatric and psychological disturbance. Quality of life is substantially affected. Clinicians should actively explore their patients' psychological adjustment to enable early recognition and treatment of these disorders.