Emotional Evaluation and Reconstructed Breast Satisfaction

Data from the National Cancer Institute (Inca) reveal that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women worldwide. In Brazil, it is second only to non-melanoma skin cancer. Breast cancer is a feared disease in the female universe because it is considered one of the major causes of death due to neoplasia among women. It brings also the stigma of suffering, mutilation, loss of female identity and loss of body contour. Among other issues, problems with body self-image may have an impact on sexuality and fertility, and also, the incapacity to breastfeed. Breast reconstruction can restore the patient's shape and physical integrity, among other benefits. The research justifies itself because information about the satisfaction of breast reconstruction can be achieved. It is also known that women having breast reconstruction after a mastectomy due to cancer have a favorable evolution. This study will analyze body contour satisfaction of women undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction as part of their breast cancer treatment. The Breast Q questionnaire will be used to measure patients satisfaction.

Sex

Female

Minimum age

18 Years

Maximum age

70 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* women over eighteen years of age;
* women with proven histological diagnosis of breast cancer;
* women who have an indication of mastectomy as part of their treatment;
* women who have breast reconstruction, regardless of the technique used, as part of their treatment;
* women under 70 years of age at the time of the reconstructive surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* women diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with conservative surgeries;
* women who refuse reconstruction as part of treatment;
* women who refused surgery as part of the treatment for breast cancer

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