The Impact of Socioeconomic Determinants on the Patient Reported Outcomes in Young Breast Cancer Patients After Breast Surgery

Breast-conserving surgery is the standard treatment for young breast cancer patients, while mastectomy with breast reconstruction is an alternative for those who are not eligible for Breast-conserving surgery. Several studies have compared the quality of life and patient satisfaction among individuals receiving different types of surgery (Breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy alone, or mastectomy with reconstruction). For example, Meghan R. demonstrated that patients undergoing Breast-conserving surgery experience a higher quality of life compared to those undergoing mastectomy with breast reconstruction, whereas J. Dauplat's study showed that patients who undergo mastectomy with breast reconstruction report a higher quality of life than those who undergo mastectomy alone. However, the investigators hypothesize that the advantages of a specific type of surgery over another, such as Breast-conserving surgery versus breast reconstruction, may vary among patients with different socioeconomic factors. For instance, the benefits of breast reconstruction over Breast-conserving surgery might be more pronounced in young patients who require a more socially active lifestyle. Additionally, the benefits of one type of surgery over another may also vary at different time points during post-operative follow-up. Furthermore, it is worth noting that most current studies have been conducted in Caucasian populations. In contrast to Caucasians, Asians typically have smaller breast volumes, potentially leading to more significant defects after Breast-conserving surgery and possibly poorer aesthetic outcomes. Therefore, a study focusing on Asian young breast cancer populations is necessary.

Sex

Female

Minimum age

18 Years

Maximum age

50 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 50 years old.
* The surgery time and procedure have been confirmed, and the surgical informed consent and research informed consent forms have been signed.
* Informed consent obtained from patient.
* Unilateral Breast Cancer.
* Good health,the patient is able to tolerate general anesthesia and surgery, with an ECOG performance status of ≤2 points.
* No history of breast/axillary radiation therapy.
* Willing and capable of complying with the study protocol visits, treatment plans, and other research procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bilateral breast cancer.
* Inflammatory breast cancer.
* Stage IV breast cancer.
* Physical examination and imaging suggest tumor infiltration into the skin, pectoralis major muscle, and other adjacent tissues.
* Patients unable to tolerate surgery due to coagulation abnormalities.
* In patients without evidence of breast cancer in the contralateral breast, requesting contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.
* In patients who have undergone surgical treatment for breast cancer (including mastectomy, breast-conserving surgery, and mastectomy with implant reconstruction), requesting secondary breast surgery.
* Patients with a history or current diagnosis of other malignancies, excluding thyroid cancer.
* The conditions considered unsuitable for inclusion by researchers.

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