Publications by authors named "Ottilia Berninger"
Article Synopsis
- Body image (BI) is critical for breast cancer patients' quality of life, and this study analyzed the long-term effects of different surgical options on BI using data from 325 patients over 41.5 months.
- The study found that BI scores significantly dropped after surgery, with mastectomy having the most substantial negative impact, while chemotherapy initially reduced BI but showed gradual recovery over time.
- The findings emphasize the need for improved pre- and post-surgical patient care to help maintain a better quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
