Key factors in the decision-making process for mastectomy alone or breast reconstruction: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT: Breast cancer is the most common cancer to affect New Zealand women. Women diagnosed face several decisions regarding surgical treatment, including whether to undergo lumpectomy, mastectomy, or breast reconstruction. Reconstructive surgery adds an additional layer of complexity, with several reconstructive options, each associated with differing surgical and recovery times. Furthermore, surgical decisions are often made under time-pressure and significant diagnostic distress, therefore provision of good information to support decision-making is crucial to adequately inform women of their options. We interviewed 24 women who had undergone breast surgery within the preceding 12 months to assess the key factors leading to their decision to opt for their chosen surgical procedure. Interviews r

SUBMITTER: Blackmore T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10724686 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature