Body image and psychosocial effects in women after treatment of breast cancer: A prospective study.

Purpose: To explore treatment-related, socio-economic, and psychological factors influencing body image and return to work.

Materials And Methods: 137 patients participated in the study. A questionnaire was completed before surgery and at 1-year follow-up, where patients were also interviewed in person with questions modified from the Body Image Scale and the sexual adjustment scale as well as questions about their work status.