Perceived influence of psychological consultation on psychological well-being, body image, and intimacy following bilateral prophylactic mastectomy: A qualitative analysis.

Rachael Glassey Sarah J Hardcastle Moira O'ConnorAngela Ivesnull nullChristobel Saunders

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2017)

Women who undergo psychological consultation prior to BPM appear to adjust positively after surgery. Implications for practice include standard psychological consultation for younger women (>35 years) considering BPM.

Keyphrases

palliative care
polycystic ovary syndrome
sleep quality
primary care
mental health
depressive symptoms
physical activity
social support
type diabetes
quality improvement
skeletal muscle
breast cancer risk
case report
breast reconstruction