Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: The influence of cognitive schemas on the mixed anxiet y-depressive symptoms of breast 
cancer patients  
 
Version: 0 Date: 07 Oct 2019  
 
Revi ewer: Seockhoon Chung  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
It is a very interesting study to explore the reason why certain women diagnosed with breast 
cancer refuse to benefit from reconstructive procedures following a mastectomy. Interestingly, 
the authors tried to find out the reason via dysfunctional cognitive  schemas and coping 
mechanisms as an indicator for the evolution of their mental health. I think that the idea is 
reasonable, and the methods are appropriate.  
 
One thing, the full name of DASS -21R was not presented before the authors used the term in 
assessment section. Please add it.  
 
Thank you for your work.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
Acceptable  
 
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