Open breast cancer surgeries

The surgical treatment of breast cancer has
been associated with negative consequences for patients’ body image, sexual
functioning, mental health, and social adjustment. Recent advances in the surgical
approach to breast cancer allow the oncologic surgeon to safely optimize cosmetic
outcomes. Little is known about the possible relevance of surgical scars. The aim of this
research was to gather the perspective of breast cancer survivors themselves on the issue
of surgical scars and their negative impact on survivorship.