Immediate tissue expander or implant-based breast reconstruction does not compromise the oncologic delivery of post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4241-5
Abstract: PurposeIncreasingly, women are choosing immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) following mastectomy. Reports have indicated IBR may compromise post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). We investigated the impact of IBR on timing of PMRT, target coverage, and doses to organs… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; breast; radiotherapy; post mastectomy ... See more keywords
Post-mastectomy radiation therapy after breast reconstruction: Indications, timing and results.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2017.06.037
Abstract: Around 50% of women undergoing mastectomy choose to pursue breast reconstruction to improve their psychological, social and sexual well-being, and many of them will require subsequent radiotherapy. The optimal integration of mastectomy and radiotherapy may… read more here.
Keywords: radiation therapy; breast; post mastectomy; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Complications in Post-mastectomy Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Ten-year Analysis of Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2019.12.002
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Immediate breast reconstruction offers cosmetic and psychological advantages post-mastectomy. There are various options of reconstruction, and this study aims to evaluate the associated complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a single-center retrospective study analyzing… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; immediate breast; breast; post mastectomy ... See more keywords
‘Flat and fabulous’: women’s breast reconstruction refusals post-mastectomy and the negotiation of normative femininity
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DOI: 10.1080/09589236.2019.1601547
Abstract: ABSTRACT The ‘pinkification’ of breast cancer culture in recent years conflates women’s empowerment with the celebration of hyperfemininity. Consistent with this trend, reconstructive surgery post-mastectomy is increasingly normalised: restoring the breasts is to restore ‘lost’… read more here.
Keywords: femininity; post mastectomy; breast cancer; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Persistent Post-Mastectomy Pain: The Impact of Regional Anesthesia Among Patients with High vs Low Baseline Catastrophizing.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnab039
Abstract: BACKGROUND Persistent Post-Mastectomy Pain (PPMP) varies both in its severity and impact, with psychosocial factors such as catastrophizing conferring greater risk. Preoperative regional anesthesia (RA) is an important non-opioid therapy, but with variable success at… read more here.
Keywords: mastectomy pain; among patients; post mastectomy; baseline catastrophizing ... See more keywords
Ethnic variability in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction in Counties Manukau District Health Board in 2017: a retrospective review.
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.15894
Abstract: BACKGROUND Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) is associated with greater quality of life and psychological well-being. However, rates of PMBR may not be equivalent across all ethnicities which contributes to disparities in health outcomes. METHODS A… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; breast; post mastectomy; cancer ... See more keywords
One-step prepectoral breast reconstruction with porcine dermal matrix-covered implant: a protective technique improving the outcome in post-mastectomy radiation therapy setting.
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DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.01.16
Abstract: Background Post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) applied on implant-assisted immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) involves a marked increase in complication rate. The recent opportunity of performing an ADM-assisted prepectoral breast reconstruction (PPBR) raised the hypotesis of a protective… read more here.
Keywords: one step; post mastectomy; breast reconstruction;
Can knowledge based treatment planning of VMAT for post-mastectomy locoregional radiotherapy involving internal mammary chain and supraclavicular fossa improve performance efficiency?
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.991952
Abstract: Introduction To validate and evaluate the performance of knowledge-based treatment planning for Volumetric Modulated Arc Radiotherapy for post-mastectomy loco-regional radiotherapy. Material and methods Two knowledge-based planning (KBP) models for different dose prescriptions were built using… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; radiotherapy; post mastectomy; knowledge based ... See more keywords
Exploring Lived Experiences of Married Pakistani Women Post-Mastectomy
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DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_30_18
Abstract: Objective: This qualitative descriptive exploratory study aimed to explore the lived experiences of married Pakistani women, 2 years post-mastectomy. Methods: Twelve participants were recruited through purposive sampling from outpatient oncology clinic from a tertiary care… read more here.
Keywords: lived experiences; post mastectomy; married pakistani; oncology ... See more keywords