Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms After Bone Marrow Transplantation for Breast Cancer

Abstract

Comparisons with previous research suggest that rates of PTSD are higher among women who undergo ABMT as opposed to less intensive forms of breast cancer treatment. These findings are consistent with the view that development of PTSD symptoms is associated with the degree of life threat. The clinical significance of PTSD in this patient population is underscored by findings indicating that greater PTSD symptoms are associated with poorer health-related quality of life.