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http://dx.doi.org/10.14695/KJSOS.2016.19.1.49

Survey of Clothing Behavior for Breast Cancer Women After Surgery: Comparison Between a Breast-Conserving Surgery Group and a Mastectomy Group  

Oh, Hee-Kyoung (Department of Organic Materials & Fiber Engineering, Soongsil University)
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Science of Emotion and Sensibility / v.19, no.1, 2016 , pp. 49-60 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examines the similarities and differences in the clothing habits between a breast-conserving surgery group (68 patients) and a mastectomy group (45 patients). In common, both parties expressed that they did not want to conspicuously display their altered body shape from the surgical procedure, and they also confirmed that they did not want to be treated as breast cancer patients by others. On the other hand, a mastectomy group significantly preferred clothes, bras and breast prostheses which enhance the body silhouette in comparison to the patients who received breast-conserving surgery. However, the patients who received breast mastectomies reported that the bras and breast prostheses available have been expensive with low emotional satisfaction, calling for particular need in specialized clothing for female patients who undergo breast surgery. Hence, this research to further the development of clothes, bras and breast prostheses for Korean women who must undergo breast surgery would be effective in helping to improve body image and quality of life in these women.
Keywords
Breast Cancer; Body Image; Breast-Conserving Surgery; Mastectomy; Fashion Therapy;
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