Body image and psychological distress in women with breast cancer: a French online survey on patients' perceptions and expectations.

Camille PierrisnardMarjorie BaciuchkaJulien ManciniPascal RathelotPatrice VanelleMarc Montana

Published in: Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) (2017)

This study confirms that altered body image is a critical psychosocial issue for women with breast cancer. Effective information can be a source of reassurance and may constitute one of the most important sources of emotional support.

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