Rates of breast reconstruction uptake and attitudes toward breast cancer and survivorship among south asians: A literature review

J Surg Oncol. 2024 Apr;129(5):953-964. doi: 10.1002/jso.27584. Epub 2024 Jan 21.

Abstract

Our aim in this review was to ascertain rates of breast reconstruction among South Asian patients and identify attitudes towards breast cancer, survivorship, and breast reconstruction. Mastectomy rates for South Asian patients ranged from 52% to 77% and reconstruction following mastectomy varied from 0% to 14%. A negative perception of cancer, fears of social isolation, and taboos around breasts can prevent South Asian women from receiving surgical care after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Keywords: South Asian; breast cancer; breast reconstruction; mastectomy; survivorship.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast / surgery
  • Breast Neoplasms* / prevention & control
  • Breast Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty*
  • Mastectomy
  • Survivorship