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Cancers arise due to mutations in genes involved in the regulation of cell division, which leads to unrestricted cell proliferation. Modern science and medicine have made great strides in the understanding and treatment of cancer, including eradicating cancer in some patients. However, there is still no cure for cancer. This is largely due to the fact that cancer is a large group of many diseases.
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Cells and tissues must meticulously coordinate their activities for the normal functioning of the human body. Therefore, they exhibit socially responsible behavior - resting, growing, dividing, differentiating, or dying - for the organism’s benefit. Cancer arises when cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues or organs.
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Personality traits are fundamental in shaping social perception and influencing interpersonal relationships. Certain traits, such as agreeableness and extraversion, contribute positively to social interactions, whereas others, such as narcissism, have complex and often contradictory effects on how individuals are perceived over time.The Role of Agreeableness and ExtraversionAgreeableness and extraversion are associated with higher levels of interpersonal attractiveness and likability.

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Link between personality and cancer.

Alv A Dahl1

  • 1National Resource Center for Late Effects, Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, University of Oslo - The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway. alv.a.dahl@radiumhospitalet.no

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Personality traits like neuroticism and optimism influence cancer survival and quality of life. While not a direct cause, personality impacts lifestyle and mental health, affecting patient outcomes and clinical management.

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Published on: September 15, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Oncology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Personality traits are stable individual differences in motivation, emotion, and behavior.
  • Neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, and optimism are frequently studied personality traits in relation to cancer.
  • Personality's stability suggests potential etiological roles, but evidence for causality is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the association between personality traits and cancer trajectory.
  • To explore personality's role in cancer etiology, survival, and quality of life.
  • To identify future research directions for understanding personality and cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies examining personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, optimism) and cancer.
  • Analysis of associations between personality and cancer survival, mental distress, fatigue, and quality of life.
  • Discussion of methodological challenges and future research avenues, including biomarkers and longitudinal designs.

Main Results:

  • Limited evidence supports personality as a direct cause of cancer.
  • Higher neuroticism and lower optimism are linked to shorter cancer survival.
  • Elevated neuroticism and reduced optimism correlate with increased mental distress, fatigue, and poorer quality of life throughout the cancer trajectory.
  • Neuroticism is a predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder and potential negative personality changes after cancer diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Personality traits, particularly neuroticism, significantly impact cancer patients' quality of life and survival.
  • While not a direct cause, personality influences lifestyle and mental health, affecting cancer outcomes.
  • Future research should employ robust longitudinal designs and explore biomarkers to better understand the complex interplay between personality and cancer.