| Title |
Patients opting for breast reconstruction following mastectomy: an analysis of uptake rates and benefit
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Breast cancer targets and therapy, February 2013
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| DOI | 10.2147/bctt.s29142 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Marissa M Howard-McNatt |
| Abstract |
For women with breast cancer who undergo a mastectomy, breast reconstruction offers improved psychological and cosmetic outcomes. We analyzed the rates of breast reconstruction and potential benefits to these women. The review was based on a PubMed search using the terms "reconstruction," "mastectomy," "rates," "benefits," and "breast cancer." Breast-reconstruction rates have continued to rise in recent years; however, there are definite barriers to widespread use of this procedure. These barriers include age, ethnicity, income, tumor characteristics, and the need for adjuvant radiation therapy. There are notable psychological advantages to women who receive breast reconstruction. These women also express an improved quality of life. Breast reconstruction is an acceptable technique for women undergoing mastectomy. It should be offered to all women in an immediate or delayed fashion, with guidance from their physician about the benefits and risks. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 25% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 13% |
| Germany | 1 | 13% |
| Mexico | 1 | 13% |
| France | 1 | 13% |
| Unknown | 2 | 25% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 6 | 75% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 25% |
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| Country | Count | As % |
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| Italy | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown | 84 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 18 | 21% |
| Student > Master | 18 | 21% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 7 | 8% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 6% |
| Other | 4 | 5% |
| Other | 9 | 11% |
| Unknown | 24 | 28% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 36 | 42% |
| Engineering | 7 | 8% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 7% |
| Psychology | 4 | 5% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 2% |
| Other | 6 | 7% |
| Unknown | 24 | 28% |
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