Once diagnosed with cancer breast , women suffer at multiple levels as regards to cosmesis of the breast as well as the whole body. First and foremost is the distortion of the body image due to surgery of the affected breast. The inequality in the shape and size of the both breasts can be very traumatic especially when the affected breast is completely removed. Second concern is the sudden and complete loss of hair from scalp and eyebrows due to chemotherapy.
Nowadays , with the advancement in technology, optimal cosmetical outcome is equally important as the outcome of the whole treatment. The surgical field has narrowed down from complete excision of the breast to only removal of the lump so that the shape of the breast is preserved. This requires a complete team work between the surgeon and the oncologist. Even for patients in whom complete surgery has to be done, breast reconstruction can be done with various techniques. These days, saline and silicone implants are most commonly used as they are safe and give good cosmesis.
Chemotherapy induced hair loss is reversible and normal hair grow once the treatment is over. Hair loss can be prevented by scalp cooling during chemotherapy infusion. Also regular oil massage and good diet can help hair grow faster.
Thus , patients of cancer breast can maintain good cosmesis with proper treatment guidelines and adoption of newer techniques.
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