Dynamic changes in quality of life, psychological status, and body image in women who underwent a mastectomy as compared with breast reconstruction: an 8-year follow up.

Sriyani-Padmalatha Konara-Mudiyanselage Yi-Lin Wu Shikha KukretiChang-Chun ChenChia-Ni Lin Yi-Tseng Tsai Han-Chang KuSu-Ying FangJung-Der Wang Nai-Ying Monica Ko

Published in: Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) (2022)

The mastectomy group showed a decreased trend toward depression in patients with BC. The BR group showed a significant improvement in QoL in the first 5 years with massive fluctuations. These findings should be considered and discussed in patient participatory decision-making and promotion of QoL for breast cancer survivors.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
decision making
sleep quality
polycystic ovary syndrome
depressive symptoms
case report
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
cervical cancer screening