Beyond the scars: a qualitative study on the experiences of mastectomy among young women with breast cancer in a country with crisis

Abstract Background As breast cancer incidence rises among younger women, there is a knowledge gap regarding the emotional, physical, and social effects of mastectomy, specifically in a crisis-affected country such as Syria. This study aimed to explore these effects on young women with breast cancer...

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Published in:	BMC Women's Health
Main Authors:	Shaza Hasan, Keng Sheng Chew, Rekaya Vincent Balang, Shirly Siew Ling Wong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-11-01
Subjects:	Breast cancer Mastectomy Young women Syria Crisis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02734-0