Affective morbidity after cancer diagnosis: Nationwide incidence and pharmacotherapy patterns across five major cancer types

Key Points

• Affective morbidity significantly increases after a cancer diagnosis, impacting patient well-being.
• The incidence rates of affective disorders vary among the five major cancer types, with notable patterns.
• Observational analysis across five major cancer types assessed pharmacotherapy patterns following diagnosis.
• Understanding these patterns may enable better support and treatment for cancer patients experiencing emotional challenges.