The effects of emotional distress on the postoperative survival and progression in patients with breast cancer: a prospective observational study
This study provides prospective evidence that emotional distress is associated with reduced survival and an increased risk of disease progression in breast cancer patients following curative surgery. These findings highlight the importance of integrating psychological assessment and supportive care into routine oncologic management.
Authors
- Aihua Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5099-3720)
- Shanqing Xu
- Dabao Xu
- Li Yang
- Juan Zhang
- Jianbin Tong
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Tangshan People's Hospital (CN)
- Third Xiangya Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-04162-w
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00