Suicide rates among cancer patients are falling
05/31/24 at 03:00 AM
Suicide rates among cancer patients are falling
U.S. News / HealthDay; by Ernie Mundell; 5/30/24
Even as suicide rates have risen among Americans generally, one group appears to be bucking that trend: People diagnosed with cancer. Experts are crediting improved access to counseling and other "psychosocial care" with easing the emotional toll of cancer and keeping more patients from making tragic decisions.