Cohort Study: Long-term quality of life in patients with breast cancer after breast conservation vs mastectomy and reconstruction.

Long-term Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer After Breast Conservation vs Mastectomy and Reconstruction – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries:

Long-Term QOL Examined for Surgical Choices in Breast Cancer – HealthDay

Improved Long-Term Quality-of-Life Measures in Women Undergoing Breast Conservation vs Mastectomy and Reconstruction for Early Breast Cancer – The ASCO Post

Commentary on Twitter

Survey of #breastcancer survivors after treatment found:
1. Breast satisfaction and physical well-being similar with lumpectomy+rads or mastectomy+reconstruction (no rads)
2. Psychosocial well-being and sexual well-being better with lumpectomy+rads https://t.co/tPh9Pt4gYx

— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) April 14, 2022