A comparative study of coping skills and body image: Mastectomized vs. lumpectomized patients with breast carcinoma

摘要

Background:The diagnosis of breast cancer encompasses not only physical, but also social and psychological implications because of the importance of the breast in a woman's body image, sexuality and motherhood. Women may experience a range of concerns and fears including physical appearance and disfigurement, the uncertainty about recurrence and the fear of death. There are no Indian studies on this subject.