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Late-Onset Depression Risk Persists in Long-Term Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer Survivors — Who Is Most Vulnerable?
A SEER‑Medicare cohort study found higher 5‑year risk of late-onset depression in breast (13.3%) and colorectal (11.8%) survivors than prostate (8.7%). Dual Medicare‑Medicaid eligibility, preexisting anxiety, and higher comorbidity burden were consistent, independent risk factors.