[To be cured of breast cancer]

Bull Cancer. 2002 Jun;89(6):579-87.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Can we say the magic word "cured", "cancer free" for breast cancer patients or can we say only survivors? This litterature review was focused on what mean cured of breast cancer with the long term effects on quality of life of locoregional and systemic therapies and the role of breast reconstruction. Finally changes in the intimacy, sex and love live and psychosocial live were stressed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Body Image
  • Breast Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Mammaplasty
  • Mastectomy / adverse effects
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents