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Patient‐reported outcomes post prophylactic risk‐reducing mastectomy: improved breast and psychosocial satisfaction yet poorer physical well‐being

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Few studies have investigated patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) for patients with high breast cancer risk undergoing elective risk reduction mastectomy and reconstruction. These patients incur operative risk in the absence of… Click to show full abstract

Few studies have investigated patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) for patients with high breast cancer risk undergoing elective risk reduction mastectomy and reconstruction. These patients incur operative risk in the absence of active cancer, which renders their treatment experience unique. This study aimed to identify longer‐term quality of life (QoL) issues that persist in this patient cohort.

Keywords: reported outcomes; outcomes post; patient reported; post prophylactic; risk

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2023

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