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Additionally, we assessed the differences in demographic and disease-related factors among breast cancer patients with varying patterns. Finally, we examined the influence of socio-demographic, disease-related, social support, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) factors on the varying patterns, aiming to assist healthcare providers in developing more effective psychological care strategies for breast cancer patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A questionnaire survey was conducted on 752 breast cancer patients. Latent profile analysis was employed to explore the patterns of post-traumatic growth and fear of cancer progression in these patients, and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the predictive factors for the different patterns.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Based on the fit indices of latent class analysis, a three-class model was identified as the optimal solution, which included the Resisting group, Struggling group, and Growth group. In the Resisting group (24.33%), patients reported low levels of post-traumatic growth and high levels of fear of cancer progression; in the Struggling group (46.14%), patients exhibited moderate levels of post-traumatic growth and low levels of fear of cancer progression; in the Growth group (29.52%), patients demonstrated high levels of post-traumatic growth and moderate levels of fear of cancer progression. Additionally, the multiple logistic regression analysis reveals that marital status, place of residence, education level, disease stage, social support, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder levels in breast cancer patients serve as significant factors influencing the distinct patterns of post-traumatic growth and fear of progression.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study suggests that there is heterogeneity in the PTG and FOP patterns in breast cancer patients. It provides a research basis for promoting the psychological recovery of breast cancer patients and highlights the importance of focusing on the positive effects of PTG while mitigating the negative impact of FOP. 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