Married people are more likely to survive cancer, whereas those going through a break-up have the worst chance of beating it, a study shows.
US researchers from Indiana University analysed data on 3.8m people diagnosed with cancer between 1973 and 2004.
They found people who were married had a 63% chance of surviving five years, compared to 45% of people who were separated, the journal Cancer reported.
The team said the stress of break-up probably affected survival rates.
Previous studies have looked at the impact of marriage on health outcomes.
Many have found a beneficial effect with experts suggesting the love and support of a partner is essential in battling against illness.
This theory is supported by the findings of the latest study, due to be published in November.
The researchers looked at five and 10-year survival rates for married, widowed, divorced and never-married patients as well as those going through a separation at the time of diagnosis.Read more...
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