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Mastectomy is a primary surgical treatment modality for breast cancer, as evidenced by studies comparing its psychological and quality-of-life outcomes to other treatments like lumpectomy [1], [2], and [3]. Research consistently examines the impact of this specific procedure on breast cancer survivors regarding body image, anxiety, and long-term health outcomes [4], [5], [6], and [7].
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referenceThe study 'The effect on quality of life and body image of mastectomy among breast cancer survivors' was published in Eur J Breast Health in 2018.
referenceThe systematic review 'The impact of mastectomy on body image and sexuality in women with breast cancer' was published in Psicooncología in 2021.
referenceMastectomy affects the quality of life and body image of breast cancer survivors, as discussed in a 2018 article in the European Journal of Breast Health.
referenceMastectomy impacts body image and sexuality in women with breast cancer, according to a 2021 systematic review published in Psicooncología.