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Breast Cancer
Tennessee researcher earns Komen grant to study depression and breast cancer
May 2nd, 2007
Clinical depression affects up to 40 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer, but it's a topic that scientists have not yet examined in depth. A new grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will allow a University of Tennessee professor to conduct a groundbreaking study into how best to treat well diagnosed depression in breast cancer patients. "The study of how to treat depressed breast cancer patients is a critical area to examine that has thus far largely been neglected," said Derek Hopko, an associate professor of psychology at UT and the study's lead researcher. "It could have real benefits to a lot of people." ...
Source: Biotech Week (2007-05-02)
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