Patient-reported outcomes among women with unilateral breast cancer undergoing breast conservation versus single or double mastectomy

ConclusionWhile patients who undergo mastectomy have less long-term breast satisfaction, all patients can expect to experience similar improvements in anxiety and PSWB. Efforts should be made to ensure that patients are informed and confident regardless of which surgery is chosen, for this is the greatest predictor of better outcomes.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research