Living with mastectomy and breast conservation treatment: who suffers more?

Gilbar, O. ; Ungar, L. ; Fried, G. ; Taller, Y. ; Cohen, M. ; Robinson, E.
Springer
Published 1997
ISSN:
1433-7339
Keywords:
Key words Breast conservation ; Mastectomy ; Quality of life
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract  Sixty-five patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy were compared with 55 breast conservation patients, all of whom were in stage I, II or III of breast cancer and were under treatment at an oncology clinic in northern Israel. The main findings indicate no differences between the groups in physical, psychosocial, marital or medical interaction, according to the CARE scale. These findings reflect the results of similar comparative studies conducted during the 1980s and 1990s as documented in the literature. Sexual interaction showed statistical differences favoring the women who had undergone mastectomies.
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