Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117305
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Fertility concerns in reproductive-aged breast cancer patients: Correlation with negative psychology and social relationship quality, and influencing factors
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Shu-Ting Deng, Xiao-Dong He, Feng Yu and Yi Yang
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Corresponding Author	Yi Yang, Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, No. 181 Hanyu Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing 400030, China. yangyi202512@163.com
Key Words	Breast cancer of reproductive age; Fertility concerns; negative psychology; Quality of social relationships; Correlation analysis; Influencing factors
Core Tip	This study enrolled 153 reproductive-aged BC patients to clarify the relationship between fertility concerns, negative psychology, and social relationship quality, and to explore the influencing factors. The findings indicate that patients of reproductive age with BC generally experience fertility concerns to varying degrees. In clinical practice, attention should be directed toward high-risk groups, including those who are married, employed, highly educated, low-income earners, have few children, or experience depression. Comprehensive intervention strategies - such as fertility preservation consultation, psychological support with partners’ participation, and vocational rehabilitation guidance - are recommended to systematically alleviate fertility-related concerns and improve overall quality of life.
Citation	Deng ST, He XD, Yu F, Yang Y. Fertility concerns in reproductive-aged breast cancer patients: Correlation with negative psychology and social relationship quality, and influencing factors. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-20 09:53
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-20 09:53
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 07:43
Return for Revision	2026-02-04 07:43
Revised	2026-03-08 06:54
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-20 03:04
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-22 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-22 03:04
Articles in Press	2026-04-22 03:04
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