The Effect on Quality of Life and Body Image of Mastectomy Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Türk, Kübra Erturhan; Yilmaz, Meryem

doi:10.5152/ejbh.2018.3875

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“…The women treated for breast cancer participating in the present study had a higher quality of life according to the domains and scores of the FACT-B instrument, when compared to a previous study 9 , except in the social/family well-being domain. They presented a higher quality of life, mainly those who underwent breast reconstruction right after the first stage, corroborating the results of another study 7 .…”

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Stages of breast reconstruction and quality of life after breast cancer

Murici¹,

Barros²

2020

Mastology

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Objective: To evaluate which stage of breast reconstruction promotes improved quality of life for women treated for breast cancer, and to verify the socioeconomic and clinical factors associated with better quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 70 women treated for breast cancer in the perioperative period of late breast reconstruction in the Federal District. To assess quality of life, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy — Breast (FACT-B) instrument was used. Results: Half of the women were under 50 years old. Tumor removal surgery had occurred on average 5.4 years ago. Women with axillary dissection had greater impairment in the physical well-being domain (p=0.001) and the breast cancer subscale (p=0.016). Among women who had undergone surgery more than one year previously, there were higher domains of emotional (p=0.006) and functional (p=0.003) well-being. Women who underwent breast reconstruction had higher values in the social/family well-being (p<0.001), emotional well-being (p=0.001), functional well-being (p=0.001), and breast cancer subscale (p=0.005) domains; and on the FACT-B score (p<0.001), right after the first stage. Conclusions: Breast reconstruction favored better quality of life from the first stage, suggesting that this therapeutic modality should be offered promptly, whenever possible, and guaranteed for all women treated for breast cancer.

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Stages of breast reconstruction and quality of life after breast cancer

Murici¹,

Barros²

2020

Mastology

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“…Breasts not only play an important physiological role in some phases of a woman's life but also represent a cultural symbol of femininity, sensuality, and sexuality. When a woman undergoes mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer, she experiences disruption of the harmony of the “perfect body”, which becomes “imperfect”, leading to several problems involving sexuality, psychological structure, self-concept, and self-image (18,19).…”

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Sexuality, depression and body image after breast reconstruction

Archângelo

Neto

Veiga

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of breast reconstruction after mastectomy on sexual function, body image, and depression. METHODS: This cross-sectional, comparative, controlled study was conducted with 90 women between 18 and 65 years of age who had undergone either mastectomy alone (mastectomy group, n=30) or mastectomy combined with breast reconstruction (mastectomy-reconstruction group, n=30) at least one year prior to the study or who had no breast cancer (control group, n=30). Patients were assessed for sexual function, depression, and body image using the validated Brazilian-Portuguese versions of the Female Sexual Function Index, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination, respectively. RESULTS: The three groups were homogeneous for age, marital status, body mass index, and education level. The women in the mastectomy group reported significantly worse sexual function, greater depressive symptoms, and lower body image than those in the mastectomy-reconstruction and control groups. In the mastectomy group, the frequency of sexual dysfunction was significantly greater among patients without a marital partner and those with a higher level of education than among patients in the other two groups with the same characteristics. CONCLUSION: Patients who had undergone breast reconstruction after mastectomy reported better sexual function and body image and fewer depressive symptoms than patients who had undergone mastectomy alone. Sexual dysfunction was associated with the absence of a marital partner and a higher level of education and was more frequent in the mastectomy group.

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“… 25 Undergoing BR after mastectomy plays a significant role in improving the patient quality of life and overall body image. 7 Consequently, in this study, we aimed to assess BC patient perceptions and identify the determinants of patient choices to undergo BR after mastectomy. The rate of undergoing BR after mastectomy differs from one study to another, ranging from 5% to 45%.…”

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“… 6 Women who have undergone mastectomy may experience a loss of femininity, resulting in a reduction in their confidence level. 7 This is of particular concern in Saudi women because women in Saudi Arabia are regarded as carriers of family honor and thus carry more expectations of society’s compliance in all aspects, including a physical image. 8…”

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Patient Perceptions and Determinants of Choice for Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy among Saudi Patients

Aljaaly

Mortada

Trabulsi

2021

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Undergoing mastectomy is often associated with a negative impact on the mental well-being of patients. Patients who undergo postmastectomy breast reconstruction (BR) have a better self-image and higher self-esteem. Many patients with breast cancer (BC) are unaware of the availability of BR options. This study aimed to assess BC patient perceptions and identify the determinants of patient choices to undergo BR after mastectomy. Methods: This study was conducted between May 10, 2019 and February 29, 2020 via an interview-based questionnaire, among BC patients at

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The Effect on Quality of Life and Body Image of Mastectomy Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Cited by 73 publications

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Stages of breast reconstruction and quality of life after breast cancer

Stages of breast reconstruction and quality of life after breast cancer

Sexuality, depression and body image after breast reconstruction

Patient Perceptions and Determinants of Choice for Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy among Saudi Patients

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