How are the kids holding up? A systematic review and meta-analysis on the psychosocial impact of maternal breast cancer on children.

Background: Having a mother diagnosed with breast cancer can be a distressing time for a child. This review examines the impact maternal breast cancer has on the psychosocial functioning of children and what factors possibly moderate this relationship.

Methods: Using PRISMA guidelines, five electronic databases were systematically searched for published studies examining maternal breast cancer and the psychosocial functioning of children.