Psychological reactions to breast cancer in the pre‐ and post‐surgical treatment period Journal Article
| Authors: | Massie, M. J.; Holland, J. C. |
| Article Title: | Psychological reactions to breast cancer in the pre‐ and post‐surgical treatment period |
| Abstract: | Breast cancer has been widely studied with respect to its psychological impact because it is a disease which threatens an organ that is intimately associated with self‐image, self‐esteem, sexuality, femininity, and reproductive and nurturing capacity. Breast cancer is a significant stress for any woman; however, women vary widely in their response to diagnosis and treatment. In this manuscript we review the following issues: social, psychological, and medical variables that contribute to the psychological response, and the usual responses of women in the pre‐ and postsurgical treatment period. Copyright © 1991 Wiley‐Liss, Inc., A Wiley Company |
| Keywords: | postoperative period; preoperative care; chemotherapy, adjuvant; breast cancer; mastectomy; psychology; breast neoplasms; self concept; psychological distress; psychological impact; psychosocial issues; human; female; article |
| Journal Title: | Seminars in Surgical Oncology |
| Volume: | 7 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 8756-0437 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons |
| Date Published: | 1991-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 320 |
| End Page: | 325 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/ssu.2980070517 |
| PUBMED: | 1775820 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Source: Scopus |
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