Breast Appearance and Function After Breast Conserving Surgery and Radiotherapy

Authors

  • C. S. Hamilton Institute of Oncology and Radiotherapy, the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
  • J. M. Nield Institute of Oncology and Radiotherapy, the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
  • G. F. Adler Institute of Oncology and Radiotherapy, the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
  • P. R. Clingan Institute of Oncology and Radiotherapy, the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/02841869009090000

Keywords:

Breast cancer, breast conservation, cosmetic re- sults, patient self-evaluation

Abstract

Between 1978 and 1985, 247 breast cancer patients were treated with breast conserving surgery and radiotherapy. One hundred and twenty of these patients form the basis of this report, having replied to an 11-point structured questionnaire evaluating breast appearance and breast, shoulder and arm function. Good to perfect cosmetic, functional and overall scores are shown to be in the range 61–89%. The extent of primary surgery and axillary irradiation are the major factors affecting the cosmetic appearance. Other problems with cosmetic and functional assessment from subjective and objective view points are also discussed.

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Published

1990-01-01

How to Cite

Hamilton, C. S., Nield, J. M., Adler, G. F., & Clingan, P. R. (1990). Breast Appearance and Function After Breast Conserving Surgery and Radiotherapy. Acta Oncologica, 29(3), 291–295. https://doi.org/10.3109/02841869009090000

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (1990): Acta Oncologica

Section

Articles