Psychosocial Factors Affecting the Therapeutic Decision-making and Postoperative Mood States in Japanese Breast Cancer Patients who underwent Various Types of Surgery: Body Image and Sexuality

Abstract

This study suggests the importance of discussing body image and sexuality that has tended to be disregarded in therapeutic decision-making situations in breast cancer patients in Japan. Self-efficacy is a crucial variable for improving mood after treatment.

Patient-Reported Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy: A Systematic Review

“…Six studies included immediate reconstruction only,39, 41, 43, 45–47 and three included delayed reconstruction only31, 44, 48. Most studies included both autologous and implant reconstruction or did not specify the type.…”

Psychosocial aspects of breast cancer treatement in Accra, Ghana

“…Patients with breast cancer go through severe emotional problems that may be related to their socioeconomic situation, psychological make-up and coping abilities, the medical parameters of the disease, the type of operation they undergo (mastectomy or lumpectomy), other forms of adjuvant treatment (chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or radiotherapy), the side effects of the treatment, and the availability of emotional and financial support (3)(4)(5).…”

Body image investment in breast cancer patients undergoing reconstruction: Taking a closer look at the Appearance Schemas Inventory-Revised

“…Adachi et al, found that patients having immediate breast reconstruction valued appearance and attractiveness to their partner more significantly than patients undergoing mastectomy alone or BCT (Adachi, Ueno, Fujioka, Fujitomi, & Ueo, 2007). Other studies have found associations between appearance investment, depression, and quality of life outcomes for breast cancer survivors irrespective of type of treatment (Moreira & Canavarro, 2010, 2012).…”