Publication date: Mar 01, 2025
Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the psychological sequels of COVID-19 due to their immunocompromised state and the disruptions to their regular oncological care. There is limited research comparing the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on cancer patients and their co-living individuals. This study aims to explore the similarities and differences in physical and psychological outcomes between these two groups, with a 1-year follow-up to assess long-term effects. This retrospective observational study was conducted between January and February 2023. A total of 107 participants were included: 72 cancer patients and 35 co-living individuals, all diagnosed with COVID-19. Clinical and laboratory data were collected. Depression, anxiety, and fatigue were assessed at two timepoints: shortly after COVID-19 diagnosis and 1 year later. Cancer patients exhibited higher rates of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea (20. 83% vs. 5. 71%, p = 0. 045), which were associated with increased anxiety and depression (p
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| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | SARS-CoV-2 Infection |
| pathway | REACTOME | SARS-CoV-2 Infection |
| disease | MESH | Cancer |
| disease | MESH | sequels |
| disease | MESH | Depression |
| disease | MESH | anxiety |