Sensory alterations after breast cancer surgery Journal Article


Author: Baron, R. H.
Article Title: Sensory alterations after breast cancer surgery
Abstract: Many patients experience a variety of sensory alterations at and around the site of their breast cancer surgery, which they often report as severe and distressing. Prevalence, characteristics, and treatment options associated with these sensory alterations remain understudied, as does the effect they have on patients. This article will review important studies that address these issues and discuss treatment options and nursing implications. With this knowledge, nurses can play an important role in helping patients to understand and manage these sensations.
Keywords: paresthesia; review; nursing; pain; mastectomy; sensory dysfunction; sensation disorders; humans; human; female
Journal Title: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1092-1095
Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)  
Date Published: 1998-01-01
Start Page: 17
End Page: 23
Language: English
PUBMED: 9481252
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 12 December 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Roberta H Baron
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