Table 5

Population-based studies of prostate cancer diagnosis

OutcomeStudies (n)
SuicidePeaked in first week111
Peaked in first 3 months212 13
 Especially among single, separated or divorced or widowed12
 Compared with other solid cancers13
Peaked WITHIN first 6 months411–14
 Especially among single, separated or divorced or widowed12
 Compared with other solid cancers13
Higher than population norms in first year411–13 15
 Increased over population norms11
 Especially among single, separated or divorced or widowed12
 Compared with other solid cancers13
 Pooled data15
Higher in second year211 15
 Increased over population norms11
 Pooled data15
Higher over lifetime216 17
 Among ever users of prescription for mental health than never users16
No increased risk: among watchful waiting and localised T1c tumours15 115
Cardiovascular outcomesPeaked in first week compared with later weeks111
Peaked in first month112
Psychiatric outcomesIncreased hospitalisations due to depression118
Higher antidepressant use118