Roberta Spatuzzi1, Anna Vespa2, Primo Lorenzi3, Guido Miccinesi4, Marcello Ricciuti1, Wanda Cifarelli5, Marina Susi5, Tommaso Fabrizio6, Maria G Ferrari7, Marica Ottaviani2, Maria V Giulietti2, Fabiana Merico8, Michele Aieta9. 1. Palliative Care Unit, San Carlo Hospital, Potenza, Italy. 2. Department of Neurology, INRCA-IRCCS National Institute of Health and Science on Aging, Ancona, Italy. 3. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy. 4. Clinical and Descriptive Epidemiology Unit ISPO-Cancer Research and Prevention Institute, Florence, Italy. 5. Department of Medical Oncology, Madonna delle Grazie Hospital, Matera, Italy. 6. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oncology Referral Center of Basilicata, IRCCS, Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy. 7. Department of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences, University of Florence, Italy. 8. Hospice 'Casa di Betania' Palliative Care Center, Tricase (Le), Italy. 9. Department of Medical Oncology, Oncology Referral Center of Basilicata, IRCCS, Rionero in Vulture, Potenza, Italy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). RESULTS: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.
BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). RESULTS: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.
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Keywords:
Body image; Breast cancer; Quality of life; Social support
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