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Medicine, General & Internal
Annemiek S. Lieffering, Juliette E. Hommes, Lotte Ramerman, Hinne A. Rakhorst, Marc A. M. Mureau, Robert A. Verheij, Rene R. W. J. Van der Hulst
Summary: In this study on breast implants, breast implant illness (BII) was found to be a rare indication for revision compared to local complications.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jennifer Brunet, Jenson Price, Cheryl Harris
Summary: This study summarizes women's opinions of the attributes of the ideal body image program for those diagnosed with breast cancer, covering aspects such as the location, timing, methods, content, and providers of the program. The findings can contribute to the development and delivery of body image programs that prioritize the needs and preferences of breast cancer patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Clinical
Jennifer Brunet, Jenson Price, Cheryl Harris
Summary: The study utilized a Straussian grounded theory methodology to explore the meaning women attach to body image and its influence on their breast cancer experience. Through interviews with 27 Canadian women who had completed treatment for breast cancer, a grounded theory of body image was developed, focusing on core categories, themes, and subthemes. This theory can serve as a guide for research and practices aimed at improving body image and reducing its impact on women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Delia Morlino, Maurizio Marra, Iolanda Cioffi, Lidia Santarpia, Pietro De Placido, Mario Giuliano, Carmine De Angelis, Simone Carrano, Annarita Verrazzo, Giuseppe Buono, Marianna Naccarato, Olivia Di Vincenzo, Enza Speranza, Sabino De Placido, Grazia Arpino, Fabrizio Pasanisi
Summary: Sarcopenia is a common finding in female breast cancer patients with a BMI lower than 30 kg/m(2). The prevalence of sarcopenia in breast cancer patients was found to be 13.9%. Sarcopenic breast cancer patients had significantly lower fat-free mass compared to non-sarcopenic breast cancer patients and the control group.
Review
Oncology
Jennifer Brunet, Jenson Price
Summary: This scoping review summarizes the measures used to assess body image in women with breast cancer, highlighting the focus on affective, cognitive, behavioral, and perceptual dimensions. Further development of body image measures may be needed, but there are already many available for use in research and clinical practice. Future studies should focus on evaluating interventions to improve body image in women with breast cancer.
Article
Nursing
Mohammadali Amini-Tehrani, Hadi Zamanian, Mona Daryaafzoon, Seyedehroja Andikolaei, Mahshid Mohebbi, Arefeh Imani, Bita Tahmasbi, Sahar Foroozanfar, Zahra Jalali
Summary: The study revealed that total stigma, enacted stigma, and internalized stigma among breast cancer patients play significant roles in predicting psychological distress, with stigma affecting distress through the mediation of body image.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
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Psychology, Clinical
Kerry Ettridge, Katrine Scharling-Gamba, Caroline Miller, David Roder, Ivanka Prichard
Summary: Women with breast cancer experience changes in body image that affect their quality of life. Positive and negative components of body image are relevant, but body dissatisfaction is the strongest predictor of quality of life. Further research is needed to develop breast cancer-specific measures of positive body image.
Article
Oncology
Nitikorn Phoosuwan, Pranee C. Lundberg
Summary: This study investigated the life satisfaction, body image, and associated factors among Swedish women with breast cancer after mastectomy. The results showed that treatment options and sources of information were associated with life satisfaction, and sources of information were also positively correlated with life satisfaction in the dimensions of physical symptoms, sickness impact, and quality of close-friend relationship. Underlying disease, age 31-45 years, chemotherapy, and breast reconstruction were associated with body image dissatisfaction. Therefore, healthcare professionals should provide accurate information, focus on women's needs, and prepare psychological intervention programs to help them cope with their post-treatment life situations.
Review
Oncology
Van Du Phung, Su-Ying Fang
Summary: This review examined the current status and factors influencing body image problems in colorectal cancer survivors. The study found that changes in bowel habits can significantly impact the body image of patients with CRC. Clinicians should be aware of body image distress in CRC patients, focus on finding effective interventions for bowel dysfunction, and help patients adapt to altered bowel functions.
Article
Oncology
Jeonghee Ahn, Eunyoung E. Suh
Summary: This study clarified the concept of body acceptance in women with breast cancer, which includes acknowledging, normalizing, and overcoming changes in body appearance and function caused by breast cancer and its treatment. Body acceptance has been identified as a key factor directly related to the overall quality of life.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Khola Tahir, Nashi Khan
Summary: The study found that higher sexual functioning was positively related to positive marital intimacy factors. Body image dissatisfaction was negatively related to positive marital intimacy factors and positively related to intimacy problems. Body image played a mediating role between sexual functioning and all dimensions of marital intimacy.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giacomo Tini, Pietro Ameri, Giulia Buzzatti, Matteo Sarocchi, Roberto Murialdo, Giulia Guglielmi, Eleonora Arboscello, Alberto Ballestrero, Lucia Del Mastro, Paolo Spallarossa, Italo Porto
Summary: Women with breast cancer have a suboptimal cardiovascular risk profile and are at risk of cardiovascular events not limited to left ventricular dysfunction cardiotoxicity. A baseline Cardio-Oncologic evaluation is crucial for implementing cardiovascular prevention and optimizing cardiovascular therapies.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Xinyi Liu, Enming Zhang, Suxing Wang, Yixiao Shen, Kaiwen Xi, Qiong Fang
Summary: Visceral obesity is associated with a higher risk of disease recurrence, while sarcopenia is significantly correlated with recurrence and overall mortality among Chinese women with breast cancer. Body composition assessment could serve as a simple and effective approach in breast cancer management.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Jeonghee Ahn, Eunyoung Eunice Suh
Summary: Using Rodgers' evolutionary method, this study aimed to analyze the concept of body image alteration in women with breast cancer. The results identified three critical attributes of body image alteration, including dismantling the existing body image, transitioning to the altered body, and re-integrating a new body image. Antecedents included breast cancer and its treatment, awakening to the sociocultural norms of a feminine body, and triggering events for reflecting on one's body. The consequences of body image alteration were found to be psychological well-being or distress, strengthening or breakdown of intimate relationships, enhancement or impairment of social functioning, and adherence or resistance to breast cancer treatment.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Ouassil El Kherchi, Amina Aquil, Noureddine El Khoudri, Mustapha Mouallif, Mohamed Daghi, Maroua Guerroumi, El madani Saad, Abdellatif Benider, Arumugam R. Jayakumar, Abdeljalil Elgot
Summary: The study evaluated psychological disorders in breast cancer patients and found that the majority of participants experienced sleep disorders, anxiety-depressive syndrome, and body image dissatisfaction. The research indicated correlations between psychological disorders and types of treatment, as well as socioeconomic factors.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
