Publications by authors named "Laura S Howe-Martin"

Background: High-dose interleukin-2 is a therapy available for individuals with renal cell carcinoma; however, it can produce adverse effects, specifically depressive symptoms. There is limited information regarding the trajectory of depressive symptoms and measurement-based care assessment of depressive symptoms.

Objective: The purpose was to describe the trajectory of depressive symptoms and compare 2 depression measures.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Laura S Howe-Martin"

  • Laura S Howe-Martin's research primarily focuses on the psychological impact of cancer treatments, specifically investigating depressive symptoms in patients with renal cell carcinoma undergoing high-dose interleukin-2 therapy.
  • In her recent article, she compares two different measures of depressive symptoms, aiming to provide insights into how these symptoms evolve over the course of treatment.
  • The findings highlight the need for better assessment tools to monitor and address depressive symptoms in cancer patients, contributing to the overall understanding of mental health within cancer care.