Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer among women worldwide; in 15–25% of cases, patients are premenopausal at the time of diagnosis, and 50% of women desire pregnancy after cancer diagnosis. Motherhood after breast cancer involves complex psychological challenges with long-term consequences, though it is safely pursuable with adequate support. The purpose of this mini-review is to analyze the psychological implications surrounding pregnancy and motherhood after breast cancer and promote action in addressing the challenges that might affect women facing these life events.
Psychological issues in breast cancer survivors confronted with motherhood: Literature review and a call to action / Di Mattei, Valentina Elisabetta; Perego, Gaia; Taranto, Paola; Mazzetti, Martina; Ferrari, Federica; Derna, Noemi; Peccatori, Fedro Alessandro; Mangili, Giorgia; Candiani, Massimo. - In: FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. - ISSN 1664-1078. - 14:(2023). [10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1133204]
Psychological issues in breast cancer survivors confronted with motherhood: Literature review and a call to action
Di Mattei, Valentina ElisabettaPrimo
;Perego, Gaia
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;Mazzetti, Martina;Candiani, MassimoUltimo
2023-01-01
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Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer among women worldwide; in 15–25% of cases, patients are premenopausal at the time of diagnosis, and 50% of women desire pregnancy after cancer diagnosis. Motherhood after breast cancer involves complex psychological challenges with long-term consequences, though it is safely pursuable with adequate support. The purpose of this mini-review is to analyze the psychological implications surrounding pregnancy and motherhood after breast cancer and promote action in addressing the challenges that might affect women facing these life events.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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