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Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology ( September 2022) 13(3):516–517 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-022-01513-x LE T TER TO THE EDITOR Comments on the Usage of External Breast Prosthesis by Indian Women Undergoing Mastectomy 1 1 Kanyadhara Lohita Krishna · B. S. Srinath Received: 2 August 2020 / Accepted: 13 January 2022 / Published online: 26 January 2022 © Indian Association of Surgical Oncology 2022 In India, 1 in 29 women is at risk of developing breast cancer cost, and maintenance [4]. Young women, especially from during their lifetime with the highest burden in metropolitan urban areas, have better access to purchase EBP compared cities [1]. In the era where breast conservation surgery and to older women from rural areas who lack motivation and breast reconstruction are being increasingly performed, a awareness. Hence, it is very important to counsel about the lot of breast cancer patients are still treated by mastectomy. usage and availability of EBP during immediate pre- and The decision of mastectomy is dependent on the stage of post-operative period. breast cancer or availability of a radiotherapy unit. In coun- Unlike in the past, EBP is available in different shapes tries like India where the per capita income is low, breast (triangles/teardrop/circular), sizes (shallow/full), weights, reconstruction and radiotherapy add
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology – Springer Journals
Published: Sep 1, 2022
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