Background Net survival rates of cancer are increasing worldwide, placing a strain on health
service provision. There is a drive to transfer the care of cancer survivors—individuals living …

Background Breast cancer will affect one in eight women during their lifetime. The
opportunity to restore the removed tissue and cosmetic appearance is provided by …

This study investigated younger women's body image after mastectomy. In all, 49 women,
aged 29–53 years (mean age: 39 years) who had had bilateral (n= 8) or unilateral (n= 41) …

Background: Because of early detection and advanced treatment options, more women with
breast cancer survive after mastectomy and thus have to face the choice of living with or …

OBJECTIVES: To present an update of the evidence on psychosocial responses and factors
that contribute to psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QOL) in breast cancer …

African-American women are significantly less likely to undergo postmastectomy breast
reconstruction compared to white women in the USA. These observed differences have …

ABSTRACT A breast cancer diagnosis is a significant stressor that impacts both survivors'
and their partners' psychological adjustment and well-being. Communication patterns and …

Background: Breast cancer takes time for its survivors after a mastectomy to adjust to their
changed bodies. There are limited studies about the process of how those survivors accept …

The present study aimed to develop a theoretical understanding of the role of breast
reconstruction in women's self‐image. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 10 …

Existential concerns about cancer have been studied extensively in palliative care but less
so in curative settings. The present report aims to describe ways in which patients viewed …