An observational study in Breast Cancer Stage I, Breast Cancer Stage II and Breast Cancer in Situ, sponsored by Brust-Zentrum AG. Status unknown. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-02-13.
Sponsored by Brust-Zentrum AG · Observational
The goal of this study is to assess patient satisfaction after oncoplastic breast conserving surgery. With the help of a breast-questionnaire the patient satisfaction will be assessed before the surgery and 4 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after the operation. The main question it aims to answer are: Does breast conserving surgery improve quality of life.
type of study: cohort study, observational
OCBS = oncoplastic breast conserving surgery BCT = breast conserving therapy DCIS = ductal carcinoma in situ
participant population/health conditions
Participants will fill out a questionnaire pre surgery, 4 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after the surgery. The individual questionnaires will be compared.
The management of breast cancer has undergone a significant shift over the last century. The advances in systemic therapy have not only improved the overall prognosis however also allowed for less radical surgery and more breast conservable efforts. The term oncoplastic breast conserving surgery was first coined in the early 90s where breast cancer surgery was performed while incorporating plastic surgical techniques. Therefore, this enabled the preservation of the natural breast shape with good aesthetic outcomes. Over the years oncoplastic breast conserving surgery has become widely accepted and adopted into routine clinical practice by most breast cancer surgeons. The oncological safety surrounding oncoplastic breast conserving surgery have been well established. Rates of positive surgical margins and re-excision rates have been shown to be similar to traditional lumpectomy operations. Complication rates are also comparable and oncoplastic breast conserving surgery does not result in delays in adjuvant treatments. However, many surgeons would concur that the most significant benefit of oncoplastic breast conserving surgery (OBCS) is patient satisfaction and the potential improvement in their quality of life.
Patient reported outcomes (PROMs) allow us to objectively assess patient satisfaction and the impact the intervention has had onto their lives. Incorporating PROMs into daily clinical practice would not only facilitate shared-decision making but also allow us to tailor clinical management to suit individual patient needs. This study however also aims to assess the patient reported outcome after breast surgery and in the follow up time (after radiotherapy, ...).
Patients from Brust-Zentrum Zürich undergoing oncoplastic breast surgery recruited between March and September 2023
Exclusion Criteria:
Following oncoplastic surgeries are performed at the Brust-Zentrum in Zurich: * Oncoplastic reconstruction with round-block technique * Oncoplastic reconstruction using J-Plastic * Oncoplastic reconstruction using V-Plastic * Oncoplastic reconstruction using Grisotti * Oncoplastic reconstruction using Batwing * Oncoplastic reconstruction using Mammareductionplasty (Wise Pattern, Vertical) * Oncoplastic perforator flap surgery
Change of patient satisfaction with their breasts pre- and post breast-conserving surgery
To assess patient satisfaction using BREAST-Q over the duration of the breast cancer clinical management and follow up i.e., pre-, and postoperative: 4 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after the surgery.
Time frame: before the surgery and 4 weeks after the surgery
Change of quality of Life pre- and post breast-conserving surgery
To assess Quality of Life using BREAST-Q over the duration of the breast cancer clinical management and follow up i.e., pre-, and postoperative: 4 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after the surgery.
Time frame: before the surgery and 4 weeks after the surgery
impact of age (>70 and < 60 years old) on Patient reported outcome measures
To assess the impact of age (\> 70 and \< 60 years old) on patient reported outcome measures (validated questionnaire) after oncoplastic surgery, If age has an impact on patient satisfaction with their breasts pre and post surgery
Time frame: baseline and 4 weeks postoperative
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Plan to share: No
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