Abstract

Aim: Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS) is a widely accepted surgical option among breast cancer patients. We aimed to evaluate the histopathological findings of breast tumors and quality of life scores.
Methods: The clinical and pathological data of 49 female patients who underwent OBSC in XXX Training and Research Hospital between January 2015 and January 2019 for breast cancer were retrospectively evaluated. According to the location of the tumor, the racket method or J-mammoplasty techniques was selected. Quality of life and patient satisfaction assessment questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23) was performed.
Results: The mean age was 48.1 (26-68). The most common incision pattern was the racket pattern (85%). The invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) (89.8%) were seen more than ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) (6.1%) and papillary carcinoma (4.1%). The distance to the surgical margin was approximately 7.1 mm [1-20]. The estrogen receptor (ER) positivity was 74.2% [5-100%] and progesterone receptor (PR) positivity; 61.8% [5-98%]. 61.2% had chemotherapy (100%, radiotherapy). Based on questionnaires, the score of quality of life and satisfaction was 34.4 (25-47). Especially, the body image function 22.04(15-29) and health functions 10.17(7-13) such as breast & arm symptoms are better in the patients who had higher scores (p

Key words: Breast Cancer, Breast Conserving Surgery, Quality of Life