Objective: The present study explored the association between the losses incurred due to breast cancer diagnosis, symptoms of depression, PANIC/GRIEF, and contextual factors within the context of Hispanic/Latina (H/L) patients diagnosed with breast cancer (BC). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study of adult H/L BC patients (n = 129). The participants were H/L women diagnosed with breast cancer (stages 0–4) in the past five years. Sociodemographic variables were assessed, as well as depression symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9; Spanish version), grief (The Affective Neuroscience Personality Scales, Grief subscale; Spanish version), and general losses (Grief diagnostic instrument for general practice, loss categories section). Results: The mean age for the sample was 55.37 (SD = 11.57). The most frequent non-death-related losses were loss of liberty (f = 63, p = 48.8%), followed by fear of own death (f = 67, p = 51.9%) and loss of quality of life (f = 65, p = 50.4%). A higher mean rank was observed in depressive symptomatology scores for those who experienced loss of liberty (U = 73.91, p < 0.008), quality of life (U = 77.30, p < 0.001), and fear of their own death (U = 74.88, p < 0.002). The results indicate a significant positive relationship between the number of reported losses and depressive symptomatology (r = 0.340, p < 0.001). In terms of contextual factors, the participants who reported their income not being enough to cover their expenses reported a greater number of losses related to diagnosis (U = 74.67, p < 0.001) and more depressive symptomatology (U = 69.84, p = 0.041). Moreover, a relationship was observed between grief and academic levels (r = −0.234, p = 0.008). Likewise, a relationship was observed between age and the number of losses (r = −0.461, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Our results provide new evidence on how primary non-death-related losses due to a breast cancer diagnosis impact the mental health of H/L BC patients.

Objective. This quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational study explores the relationship between perceived social support, specifically examining support from family, friends, and partners, and the severity of suicidal ideation in a sample of 129 adult Latina women diagnosed with breast cancer in Puerto Rico. Methods. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Frequency of Suicidal Ideation Inventory (FSII) were utilized to measure perceived social support and suicidal ideation, respectively. According to the literature, female breast cancer survivors have a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation compared to those without a history of oncology, highlighting the necessity of assessing these variables concurrently. Results. Spearman correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between overall perceived social support and suicidal ideation (r = -.241, p = .006). Partner support showed the strongest correlation (r = -.259, p = .003), followed by friend support (r = -.218, p = .013), while family support did not achieve statistical significance (r = -.164, p = .063). Additionally, a moderate and significant correlation was found between educational level and annual income (ρ = 0.614, p < 0.001), indicating a significant association between educational attainment and annual income within the sample. These results highlight the vital role of social support, especially from partners, in possibly reducing suicidal ideation. Conclusions.This study sheds light on important aspects of cancer care that should be taken into consideration when developing culturally sensitive interventions that incorporate social support into psycho-oncological care for Latina breast cancer survivors in Puerto Rico.