The influence of bio-behavioural factors on tumour biology: pathways and mechanisms.
Epidemiological studies indicate that stress, chronic depression and lack of social support might serve as risk factors for cancer development and progression. Recent cellular and molecular studies have identified biological processes that could potentially mediate such effects. This review integrates clinical, cellular and molecular studies to provide a mechanistic understanding of the interface between biological and behavioural influences in cancer, and identifies novel behavioural or pharmacological interventions that might help improve cancer outcomes.
Department of Psychology, Sylvestor Cancer Center, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248185, Coral Gables, Florida 33124, USA.
Michael H
MH
Antoni
Susan K
SK
Lutgendorf
Steven W
SW
Cole
Firdaus S
FS
Dhabhar
Sandra E
SE
Sephton
Paige Green
PG
McDonald
Michael
M
Stefanek
Anil K
AK
Sood
D000818:Animals; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D015398:Signal Transduction; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications