Life Without a Breast: Exploring the Experiences of Young Nigerian Women After Mastectomy for Breast Cancer

PURPOSE: The majority of women managed for breast cancer in Nigeria are relatively young, many in their forties. Mastectomy, the most common surgical treatment, raises psychosocial concerns. Understanding these concerns may help address the fears of women who refuse treatment and aid in the care of...

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Main Authors: Olalekan Olasehinde, Olujide Arije, Funmilola Olanike Wuraola, Marguerite Samson, Olawumi Olajide, Timothy Alabi, Olukayode Arowolo, Carla Boutin-Foster, Olusegun Isaac Alatise, Thomas Peter Kingham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society of Clinical Oncology 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Global Oncology
Online Access:http://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JGO.18.00248