The body image is an important aspect to be considered during the treatment of women with breast cancer. Therefore, we understand the importance of the quality of an instrument that evaluates this condition. The instrument validated in this study can bring new possibilities of studying the effects of cancer treatments on body image. Validation of the questionnaire, translation, cultural adaptation and pre-tests...
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Studies on postmenopausal women have reported increased risk of breast cancer relating to the type and duration of hormone therapy (HT) used. Women with premature ovarian failure (POF) represent a challenge, since they require prolonged HT. Little is known about the impact of prolonged HT use on these women's breasts. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of one type of HT on the breas...
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Systematic modifications to the surgical technique of mastectomy have been proposed with the objective of minimizing injuries to the pectoral nerves and their effects. The aim of this study was to compare muscle strength and mass of the pectoralis major muscle (PMM) and abduction and flexion of the homolateral upper limb following mastectomy among women with breast cancer undergoing eithe...
OBJETIVO: avaliar a associação de fatores epidemiológicos, antropométricos, reprodutivos e hormonais com a densidade mamográfica de mulheres na pós-menopausa. MÉTODOS: estudo retrospectivo, tipo corte transversal, incluindo 144 mulheres com idade igual ou superior a 45 anos, com no mínimo 12 meses de amenorréia e não usuárias de terapia de reposição hormonal nos últimos seis meses. Foram revisados os prontuário...
OBJETIVO: avaliar a eficácia de um protocolo de exercícios físicos na recuperação do movimento do ombro em mulheres submetidas a esvaziamento linfonodal axilar por câncer de mama, comparando exercícios com amplitude livre e restrita do movimento. MÉTODOS: 59 mulheres submetidas a linfadenectomia axilar associada a mastectomia modificada (46) ou quadrantectomia (13) foram incluídas neste estudo clínico, prospect...