Perfectionism and its Association with Gender Socialization - Risk Factors for Body Image Disturbance in Women with Breast Cancer?

摘要

Purpose: The diagnosis of breast cancer and its subsequent treatment can have a profound impact on body image and sexual functioning. Surgical treatments alter one's sense of body image and negatively impact breast sensitivity. Chemotherapy can lead to premature menopause and hormonal treatments can worsen meno-pausal symptoms, such as vaginal dryness and dyspareunia. Breast-conserving surgery or reconstruction may not be associated with high satisfaction.