论文信息 - Understanding normality: a qualitative analysis of breast cancer patients concepts of normality after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery

Understanding normality: a qualitative analysis of breast cancer patients concepts of normality after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery

Background: As survival rates increase, many people have to adjust to life after cancer. This includes adjusting to life after surgery. While previous research suggests that patients commonly strive to be ‘normal’ after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, research surrounding individual perceptions of normality is lacking.

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