American College of Surgeons: Study Reveals the Impact of Behavioral Health Disorders on Cancer Surgery Outcomes
March 01, 2024
March 01, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 1 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Behavioral health disorders in cancer patients were associated with worse surgical outcomes and prognosis and higher health care costs
Key Takeaways
* One in 15 cancer patients in the Medicare system have at least one behavioral health disorder (BHD).
* BHDs, which include substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep dis . . .
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Behavioral health disorders in cancer patients were associated with worse surgical outcomes and prognosis and higher health care costs
Key Takeaways
* One in 15 cancer patients in the Medicare system have at least one behavioral health disorder (BHD).
* BHDs, which include substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep dis . . .