Sungkyunkwan University · Medicine
Professor Danbee Kang's research lab focuses on the psychosocial and metabolic factors influencing long-term health outcomes in chronic disease survivors, particularly in oncology and metabolic health. The lab investigates the psychological impact of treatment-related sequelae—such as chemotherapy-induced alopecia—and explores how stress, hope, and life purpose affect quality of life and disease progression. A key research direction involves understanding the role of perceived stress in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among apparently healthy populations. The lab integrates epidemiological, psychological, and clinical data to inform patient-centered interventions and improve long-term well-being.
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Knowledge of permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, an under-reported adverse event, should lead to optimized pretherapy counseling, anticipatory coping techniques, and potential therapeutic strategies for this sequela of treatment.
Psychological stress may have adverse metabolic effects and induce unhealthy behaviors, but the role of stress in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is largely unexplored. We investigated the association between perceived stress and the prevalence of NAFLD in a large sample of apparently healthy men and women. We performed a cross-sectional study of 171,321 adults who underwent health screening examination between 2011 and 2013 in one health screening center. Perceived
During the reentry period, breast cancer survivors who are hopeful and have a clear purpose in life are more likely to be happy than those who are not. Setting proper life goals might be beneficial to help breast cancer survivors who experience persistent QoL issues.
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