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0059/2024 - Psychological impacts of mastectomy in elderly people with breast cancer
Impactos psicológicos da mastectomia em idosas com câncer de mama

Author:

• Mariana Pereira Barbosa Silva - Silva, M. P. B. - <marianapbsilvaa@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0852-8099

Co-author(s):

• Júlia Diana Pereira Gomes - Gomes, J. D. P. - <juliagomesjd@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4846-7147
• João Felipe Tinto Silva - Silva, J. F. T. - <felipetinto99@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3662-6673
• Maria do Livramento Fortes Figueiredo - Figueiredo, M. L. F. - <liff@ufpi.edu.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4938-2807


Abstract:

Aging is one of the main risk factors for breast cancer and among the treatment options, surgery stands out, including mastectomy, which can cause psychological impacts on women. This article aims to carry out a bibliographical survey on the psychological impacts of mastectomy on elderly women with breast cancer. This is an integrative literature review, carried out between August and September 2023, through the VHL portal, in the following databases: LILACS, BDENF, SciELO, MEDLINE and Google Scholar. 2021 articles were found, 22 of which were ed following the inclusion criteria. Among the psychological impacts, fear, anguish, sadness, feelings of loss, low self-esteem, shame, changes in body image, depression and anxiety stand out, as well as positive feelings such as resilience, hope, optimism, among others, however it is observed the predominance of negative feelings. It is concluded that the mastectomy process is experienced individually by each woman, bringing with it physical and psychological changes, often triggering negative feelings. Social support,family, friends and, especially, partners, are essential aspects of women\'s well-being and mental health.

Keywords:

Mental Health, Elderly, Mastectomy, Breast Neoplasms.

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Silva, M. P. B., Gomes, J. D. P., Silva, J. F. T., Figueiredo, M. L. F.. Psychological impacts of mastectomy in elderly people with breast cancer. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2024/Feb). [Citado em 05/12/2025]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/psychological-impacts-of-mastectomy-in-elderly-people-with-breast-cancer/19107



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