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Increased risk of suicide after prostate cancer diagnosis

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The risk of suicide is increased among men diagnosed with prostate cancer, particularly those with metastatic disease. These results indicate a need to identify signs of depression and optimize treatment among newly diagnosed patients.

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van Leeuwen, P., Schröder, F. Increased risk of suicide after prostate cancer diagnosis. Nat Rev Urol 7, 369–370 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2010.83

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