Conclusion
The study demonstrated that patients with ovarian cancer, especially
type II ovarian cancer, had an increased relative risk of suicide and
accidental death to that of the cancer-free population. Further, it is
worth noting that pelvic exenteration for ovarian cancer would increase
the risk of suicide, but not increase the risk of accidental death.
These meaningful findings suggest a need in clinical work to detect
suicidal ideation as early as possible especially for high-risk
subgroups. Appropriate psychosocial interventions and treatment are
essential, such as psychosocial and emotional support through
interpersonal interactions during survivorship care, which potentially
reduce the risk of suicide in cancer survivors. Future studies should
explore the direct relationship between psychosocial factors and the
risk of suicide and accidental death among ovarian cancer patients,
which may discover new interventions that can improve the survival of
patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer.