Mastectomy versus conservative surgery and radiation therapy. Psychosocial consequences
CancerPublished 15 February 1994
Wendy S. Schain, Teresa D'Angelo, Marsha Dunn, Allen S. Lichter, Lori J. Pierce
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The question remains as to whether conservative surgery plus radiation therapy confers a measure of psychological comfort superior to that of mastectomy for women diagnosed with early‐stage breast cancer.
Abstract
From our findings, it appears that breast conservation therapy protects women's perception of their body but does not, over time, contribute to a more positive sexual adjustment.
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