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    Breast-Q©: expectativas de pacientes com câncer de mama quanto à reconstrução mamária
    (Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), 2020-11-10) Amaro, Luciana Chamone [UNIFESP]; Veiga, Daniela Francescato [UNIFESP]; Universidade Federal de São Paulo
    Introduction: Breast reconstruction is currently part of the comprehensive treatment of breast cancer, and many studies have demonstrated its beneficial effects on the quality of life and body image of patients. Patients’ expectations regarding breast appearance, pain and recovery are important factors related to breast reconstruction. Objective: To evaluate Brazilian patients’ expectations regarding breast reconstruction. Method: Clinical, observational, cross-sectional, descriptive, uncontrolled, multicenter study. The sample calculation resulted in 123 patients. Women diagnosed with breast cancer, candidates for immediate or delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy, with surgery already scheduled were included. To assess expectations, an instrument validated for use in Brazil, the BREAST-Q © module “Expectations with breast reconstruction”, was used, which was preoperatively applied. Results: 123 patients were included, with an average age of 48.1 years. The majority (65%) underwent delayed breast reconstruction, and the most prevalent type of reconstruction was with implants (65.9%). The highest expectations were related to Coping (mean ± standard deviation: 95 ± 14.9) and Appearance (mean ± standard deviation: 90.7 ± 18.5). Associations were found between some aspects of expectations and chemotherapy, reconstruction technique, education level, skin color and age. Conclusion: The expectations with breast reconstruction of the studied population are high, especially in relation to Coping and Appearance. Adjuvant treatments and different reconstruction techniques can influence expectations.