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Clinical outcomes and patterns of care in the treatment of carcinosarcoma of the breast [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Purpose: Carcinosarcoma of the breast is a rare yet highly aggressive tumor accounting for \u3c1% of all breast cancers, for which guidance on optimal management and prognosis are sparse.
Acharya, Sahaja   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Comparison of breast‐conserving therapy vs mastectomy in women under age 40: National trends and potential survival implications

open access: yesThe Breast Journal, 2019
Despite initial increased rates of breast‐conserving therapy compared to mastectomy after 1990, mastectomy rates have increased in women under age 40 since 2000. Our study explores the demographic and survival implications of this trend.
S. P. Lazow   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Disparities in Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Southeast Asia. However, significant disparities in access to postmastectomy breast reconstruction persist due to cultural, economic, and healthcare‐related factors. These disparities result in unequal access to care, impacting patient outcomes, and overall quality of life.
Antoinette Nguyen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect on Quality of Life and Body Image of Mastectomy Among Breast Cancer Survivors.

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Breast Health, 2018
Objective The objective of the present study was to determine effect on quality of life (QoL) and body image level following mastectomy among breast cancer (BC) survivors. Materials and Methods In this descriptive study was carried out between February
Kübra Erturhan Türk, M. Yilmaz
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Anemia, Abnormal Body Mass Index, and Sarcopenia Increase Complication Risk in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Metastatic Bone Disease

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Metastatic bone disease (MBD) is a common complication of primary cancers and is typically managed surgically. Overall health status and nutritional optimization are essential in surgical outcomes. The objective of this study was to report the intersectionality of previously studied laboratory, imaging, and clinical ...
Joseph Ippolito   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing Lymphedema Management After Breast Cancer: Predictive Risk Models in Clinical Practice

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Lymphedema secondary to multimodal breast cancer treatment is a relatively common complication that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Despite identifying several associated risk factors, accurately assessing individual risk remains challenging.
Enrique Cano‐Lallave   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coping with and adjusting to mastectomy and widowhood : a comparative study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University [PDF]

open access: yes, 1979
A comparison of two cross-sectional surveys of thirty women who had undergone mastectomy with thirty widows established that both losses were met with a similar initial grief reaction which moved through the stages of denial, alarm reaction, realisation ...
Parsons, Diana Mary
core  

Systematic review of therapeutic nipple‐sparing versus skin‐sparing mastectomy

open access: yesBJS Open, 2018
The use of nipple‐sparing mastectomy (NSM) is increasing, despite unproven oncological safety in the therapeutic setting. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the safety and efficacy of NSM compared with skin‐sparing mastectomy (SSM).
R. Agha   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Study on ABUS Applicability for Rural Women With Low Health Resources in China—Large‐Scale Population, Non‐Opportunistic Screening

open access: yesJournal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Objectives Comparing the screening performance of different breast cancer screening methods and exploring the applicability of automated breast ultrasonography (ABUS) in rural areas with low health resources in China. Methods Women aged 35–64 underwent hand‐held ultrasonography (HHUS) and ABUS in Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, China ...
Meili Niu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breast sensibility after mastectomy and implant-based breast reconstruction

open access: yesBreast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2019
PurposeThe aim of the study is to evaluate the level of sensible impairment after mastectomy or implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR). In addition, factors influencing breast sensibility were evaluated.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed in
E. Bijkerk   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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