Body image and quality of life of breast cancer patients: influence of timing and stage of breast reconstruction

ConclusionsTiming and stage of reconstruction are important to consider when examining psychosocial outcomes of breast cancer patients undergoing reconstruction. Those waiting to initiate delayed reconstruction appear at particular risk for body image, emotional, and social distress. Our findings have implications for delivery of psychosocial treatment to maximize body image and quality of life of patients undergoing cancer‐related breast reconstruction. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 10, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Irene Teo, Gregory P. Reece, Israel C. Christie, Michele Guindani, Mia K. Markey, Leslie J. Heinberg, Melissa A. Crosby, Michelle Cororve Fingeret Tags: Paper Source Type: research