The quality-of-life benefits of breast reconstruction do not diminish with age

Background and Objectives Older women rarely receive post‐mastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR). While there is a perception that PMBR is less beneficial in this age group, quality‐of‐life (QOL) data related to PMBR in older women remain scarce. Methods Women with AJCC stage 0‐III breast cancer wh...

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Published in:Journal of surgical oncology 2015-05, Vol.111 (6), p.663-668
Main Authors: Sisco, Mark, Johnson, Donald B., Wang, Chihsiung, Rasinski, Kenneth, Rundell, Veronica L., Yao, Katharine A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
aging
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
breast reconstruction
Carcinoma in Situ - surgery
Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast - surgery
Case-Control Studies
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty - psychology
Mastectomy
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Surveys and Questionnaires
Womens health
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Summary:Background and Objectives Older women rarely receive post‐mastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR). While there is a perception that PMBR is less beneficial in this age group, quality‐of‐life (QOL) data related to PMBR in older women remain scarce. Methods Women with AJCC stage 0‐III breast cancer who underwent a mastectomy were surveyed. Respondents included 215 older women (≥65 years), of whom 36.0% received PMBR, and a control group of 101 younger women (
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.23864