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The psychological aspects of breast cancer have been extensively studied because they concern an organ which is closely associated with the sense of body image, with self-esteem, with femininity and sexuality. Furthermore, because breast cancer is so common, many women have already had secondary experience of the disease with a relative or friend who suffered a dire outcome. The factors which influence the psychological attitude of women upon impact with the diagnosis of breast cancer may be summarised as follows (modified from J.C. Holland):
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Veronesi, U. (1990). Psychological Aspects. In: Veronesi, U. (eds) Breast Cancer. European Commission Series for General Practitioners. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76054-9_11
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