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Acute psychological care by the operating surgeon

H J Peiper1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Göttingen, Germany.

Anticancer Research
|August 15, 1998
PubMed
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Breast cancer diagnosis and surgery create significant psychological distress. Effective psychosocial care, particularly the patient-surgeon relationship, can improve quality of life and potentially extend survival time.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychology
  • Surgical Care

Background:

  • Breast cancer diagnosis presents significant psychological challenges due to treatment and prognosis.
  • Patients face emotional distress from surgical procedures and life-threatening disease.
  • The patient-surgeon relationship is crucial for managing psychosocial aspects of breast cancer care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychological impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  • To highlight the role of psychosocial care in improving patient outcomes.
  • To emphasize the importance of the surgeon's communication and support during the patient's journey.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on psychosocial care in breast cancer.
  • Analysis of the psychological components of patient-surgeon interactions.
  • Examination of factors influencing informed consent and decision-making.

Main Results:

  • Psychosocial care can lead to improved postoperative quality of life.
  • Enhanced patient-surgeon communication positively impacts emotional well-being.
  • Studies suggest a correlation between supportive care and extended survival.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive psychosocial support is integral to breast cancer management.
  • The surgeon plays a vital role in addressing patient's psychological needs.
  • Optimizing the patient-surgeon relationship can enhance treatment adherence and outcomes.

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