How do breast cancer surgery scars impact survivorship? Findings from a nationwide survey in the United States

How do breast cancer surgery scars impact survivorship? Findings from a nationwide survey in the United States

Abstract Background The surgical treatment of breast cancer has been associated with negative consequences for patients’ body image, sexual functioning, mental health, and social adjustment. Recent advances in the surgical approach to breast cancer allow the oncologic surgeon to safely optimize cosm...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Gass, Sunny Mitchell, Michael Hanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Surgery
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Patient survey
Scars
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-5553-0

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