Although many studies have investigated the associations between stress-related psychosocial factors and cancer outcomes, the results have been inconclusive. The authors of this Review use meta-analytical methods from 165 studies to determine if there is an association, and discuss the results indicating that stress-related psychosocial factors have an adverse effect on cancer incidence and survival.
- Yoichi Chida
- Mark Hamer
- Andrew Steptoe
