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What is the relationship between body image and the quality of life of women who underwent surgery for breast cancer? A scoping review.

Camila Zanella BattistelloNathália Weschenfelder da SilvaEduardo Remor
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2024)
Evidence has shown that breast cancer surgery affects the perceived body image and QoL of patients worldwide. Age, education, socioeconomic status, and the type of surgery are potential factors influencing these outcomes. It is worth noting that the review encompassed articles from various countries, reflecting a significant cultural diversity among the studied populations. However, most of these articles did not delve into an analysis of these cultural disparities. This review also indicated insufficient details regarding the assessment instruments used to assess perceived body image.
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