Sexuality and body image concerns after treatment for breast cancer.
A mastectomy left this patient with sexual problems and an altered sense of femininity. Communication models exist that can facilitate nurse-patient conversations about sexuality.
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Judith A
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Osceola Cancer Center Kissimmee, Florida, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001828:Body Image; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D019529:Sexuality / Q000523:psychology*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents