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To the Editor: In their review article (Oct. 12 issue),¹ Drs. Burstein and Winer touch on the psychosocial issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Universally, breasts evoke diverse associations, ranging from a woman's sense of attractiveness, femininity, and sexuality to her capacity for nurturing and reproduction. At least 80 percent of survivors of breast cancer report some psychological distress, including problems with body image and self-image, sexual problems, and effects on relationships, priorities, and goals for the future. Women who express their concern about these issues have greater satisfaction with their lives, improved sexual fulfillment, diminished . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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