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Psychosocial
New psychosocial research reported from University of Michigan
July 17th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To prospectively evaluate the psychosocial outcomes and body image of patients 2 years postmastectomy reconstruction using a multicenter, multisurgeon approach. Although breast reconstruction has been shown to confer significant psychosocial benefits in breast cancer patients at year 1 postreconstruction, we considered the possibility that psychosocial outcomes may remain in a state of flux for years after surgery." "Patients were recruited as part of the Michigan Breast Reconstruction Outcome Study, a 12 center, 23 surgeon prospective cohort study of mastectomy reconstruction...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-07-17)
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