Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).
RESULTS: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others.
CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-32 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Breast Care |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2016 |
Keywords
- Journal Article