The Breast Cancer Chronicles: Journeys Through Mastectomy and Beyond

The Breast Cancer Chronicles: Journeys through Mastectomy and Beyond illuminates the multifaceted landscape of breast cancer treatment through a collection of scientific journal articles. This anthology dives deep into the complexities of mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery (BCS), exploring their prevalence, factors influencing treatment choice, and resulting quality of life across diverse patient demographics. With studies spanning regions from Saudi Arabia to Ethiopia, France, and beyond, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the medical, emotional, and cultural dimensions of these procedures. Highlights include investigations into early detection’s role in surgical decisions, memantine’s potential to alleviate post-mastectomy pain, and disparities in prophylactic mastectomy usage. The narrative review on the post-surgery impact on body image and sexuality from an LGBTQ perspective adds a unique socio-emotional layer. Through these collected articles, the book advocates for holistic, empathic care that embraces both medical advancements and patient-centered approaches, paving the way for more nuanced, effective breast cancer treatments.

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