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Breast cancer and self-esteem: how to rebuild your identity
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 19/10/2026, 07:04:00 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 07:37:30 UTC
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Briefings
A study suggests that after a mastectomy, many women lose their sense of self. Hair prosthetics, micro-pigmentation of areolas, and supportive bras can help restore identity.
Key points
- Women diagnosed with breast cancer often lose their sense of self after surgery.
- Hair prosthetics, micro-pigmentation of areolas, and supportive bras can help restore identity.
Context
This article discusses how women recover identity after mastectomy, noting that hair prosthetics, micro-pigmentation, and supportive bras can help restore identity.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single sentence without specific numbers, dates, or named authors. The study appears to be a single article from 2026 without preprint status or full methodology details.
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