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

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

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=14

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1133204

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1133204

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=<p>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.</p>