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The study included 257 patients with breast cancer. Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. PSS was measured using the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey. \nResults: Most participants (95%) were married. The mean age was 51 \u00b1 9.8 years. The total PSS was relatively mild to moderate (M = 69.7 \u00b1 9.5). The scores for anxiety and depression were in the borderline range (M = 7.8 \u00b1 3.3 and M = 8.3 \u00b1 3.6, respectively). All subclasses of PSS were negatively correlated with anxiety and depression (P &lt; .05). \nConclusion: Every individual has a unique perception of social support. Depression and anxiety affect a sizable percentage of patients with breast cancer. 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