Prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The findings suggest a high incidence of depression in breast cancer patients, underscoring the importance of integrating psychological interventions into their treatment plans. However, as analyses for regional or treatment-related differences were inconclusive, future research-particularly with larger samples from diverse settings-is needed to clarify these associations and better inform the development of tailored intervention strategies for BC patients across diverse Asian regions.