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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-9 | Issue-10
Impact of Mastectomy on Quality of Life and Sexuality in Moroccan Women: About 100 Cases with a Mini Review of the Literature
Mohamed Réda Khmamouche, Choukri Elmhadi, Tarik Mahfoud, Lamia Aalaoui, Anouar Mokhlis, Khaoula Alaoui Slimani, Rachid Tanz, Mohamed Fetohi, Karima Oualla, Aziz Bazine, Mehdi Toreis, Nawfel Mellas, M
Published: Oct. 28, 2021 |
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Pages: 1598-1604
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Abstract
It is well known that breast cancer treatment and especially mastectomy can affect body image, and sexuality of women with breast cancer, as well as to provide a general understanding of their quality of life .A descriptive exploratory study was conducted in department of Medical oncology in Morocco with a sample of 100 post mastectomy women. Disturbance of body image with loss of self-confidence was reported in 58% of our patients and the feeling of depression was found in 48% of the patients. Sexual unsatisfaction was reported in 50% of the patients. The results of this study could contribute to the medical oncologists and other physicians of the QOL and sexuel side of women with breast cancer.