Frontiers in Psychology (Mar 2023)

Psychological issues in breast cancer survivors confronted with motherhood: Literature review and a call to action

  • Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei,
  • Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei,
  • Gaia Perego,
  • Gaia Perego,
  • Paola Taranto,
  • Martina Mazzetti,
  • Federica Ferrari,
  • Noemi Derna,
  • Fedro Alessandro Peccatori,
  • Giorgia Mangili,
  • Massimo Candiani,
  • Massimo Candiani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1133204
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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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.

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