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Breast cancer patients frequently experience anxiety as a psychological symptom following their diagnosis and treatment, as evidenced by longitudinal studies tracking GAD-7 scores [1], [2] and the impact of surgical procedures like mastectomies on anxiety levels [3], [4]. Numerous clinical studies and reviews have specifically investigated the prevalence, trajectories, and determinants of anxiety in this patient population [5], [6], [7].
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referenceNg et al. (2015) conducted a 1-year prospective study on anxiety, depression, perceived social support, and quality of life in Malaysian breast cancer patients.
referenceAggeli P et al. (2021) investigated post-treatment anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and associated factors in breast cancer survivors.
referenceAggeli et al. (2021) studied post-treatment anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and associated factors in women who survive breast cancer.
referenceLi et al. (2022) analyzed group-based trajectories and predictors of anxiety and depression among Chinese breast cancer patients.