SynthesisBMC cancer2025
Effect of breast cancer surgery on levels of depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Early post-operative changes in quality of life and psychological symptoms after breast cancer surgery: the role of perceived pain, upper limb disability, and disease acceptance.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Efficacy of perioperative repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for postoperative depression in breast cancer patients: study protocol for a single-center randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- A bibliometric assessment of research trends and emerging themes at the nexus of chemotherapy and depression.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Review
- Profiles of neuropsychiatric toxicity associated with different endocrine therapies for breast cancer: a global pharmacovigilance study based on FAERS and VigiAccess.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- Functioning of women after mastectomy with subsequent breast reconstruction depending on cancer-related variables.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The influence of cancer treatments on long-term psychological outcomes and quality of life in breast cancer patients.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- Opioid-free anesthesia with esketamine combined with interpectoral plane block and pectoralis-serratus plane blocks in radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer surgery is a critical intervention with potentially significant psychological impacts. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the effect of different surgical approaches on levels of depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients.
methodsFollowing the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search of international bibliometric databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase, up to March 21, 2024.
resultsFrom 1576 identified articles, 13 studies were included after screening and eligibility assessments. Meta-analysis results indicated a significant reduction in depression (SMD: -0.14; 95% CI: -0.25 to -0.02) and anxiety (SMD: -0.42; 95% CI: -0.56 to -0.28) following breast cancer surgery. Subgroup analysis revealed that mastectomy patients experienced a notable decrease in both depression and anxiety, while results for breast-conserving surgery and reconstruction were more varied.
conclusionsBreast cancer surgery is associated with a decrease in depression and anxiety, particularly following mastectomy. Further research should focus on long-term psychological effects and the development of tailored interventions for different surgical types.
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