[Psychological aspects of breast cancer]

The announcement of the diagnosis of breast cancer is always distressing. With breast cancer, the symbol of femininity is compromised. The loss of the breast, partial or total, will interfere with the identity of the woman. The psychological impact of breast cancer varies from a woman to another. It depends of the age, the patient's personality, the real life experience, her social and familial relationships, her psychological or psychiatric history. But the way the disease will be diagnosed and the given treatments may also influence the pattern of the psychological impact. Every time a cancer is diagnosed and especially a breast cancer for a woman, the psychological history should be taken into account. In our discussion, we will talk about the psychic scene invaded by a sick body. And like every story, it starts with "Once upon a time ...".