Opting for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Not: Search for Influencing Factors

Keuze Voor Wel of Geen Borstreconstructie na Mastectomie: Onderzoek Naar beïnvloedende Factoren

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the decision about breast reconstruction after breast amputation for breast cancer.

The study will be conducted at the University Hospital in Brussels using only a questionnaire. The results might help us to evaluate and improve the satisfaction among patients about the received information and guidance.

The questionnaire will be completed during one interview. This interview will take place preferably right after the patient visited her doctor at the Breast Clinic at the University Hospital in Brussels.

Before starting the interview all the necessary information to decide whether or not to participate in the study will be given as well as the time to read the informed consent carefully.

Inclusion Criteria:

• female
• Dutch speaking
• must have undergone a mastectomy for breast cancer in the following period: 2010 - 2015
• must be a patient of the Breast Clinic at the University Hospital in Brussels

Exclusion Criteria:

• bilateral preventive mastectomy (and therefore no history of breast cancer in any of the breasts)