Women are the most prone to breast cancer. Breast cancer not only causes physical problems but it also affects the mind and heart. Breast cancer harms the patient's physical health as well as mental health. In today's time, even though women are winning the battle against breast cancer treatment, but even after treatment, the deep scars of this disease remain in the minds of women. Dr. Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of the Department of Surgical Oncology at C.K. Birla Hospital, has explained how breast cancer affects the mental health of women. 

The effect of breast cancer on mental health 

As soon as breast cancer is detected, the patient is initially in a state of denial. Due to the changes in the body and the fear of losing the breast, many times women stop consulting doctors, due to which the treatment of the disease is delayed. Some women are afraid or shy away from getting tested due to the fear of breast removal surgery, due to which the disease worsens. Due to this delay, treatment becomes difficult and the stress on the patient also increases. 

Post-surgery struggle 

After breast cancer surgery, there is a deep impact on the body and mind of women. After the shape of the breast changes or after losing the breast, women start underestimating themselves. Due to this, many times they feel depressed and isolated. Many times women even distance themselves from social activities. 

Impact on relationships 

Breast cancer affects not only the body and mind but also relationships. According to research, after breast cancer, many times there is distance or tension in married life, due to which the relationship reaches the verge of breaking. Due to losing breasts and mental stress, women lose intimacy and confidence, due to which the relationship between husband and wife can turn sour. 

Advances in medical science 

Medical science has made a lot of progress in today's time. Now there has been a lot of progress in the treatment of breast cancer. Through robotic surgery and oncoplastics, doctors can be successful in removing cancerous tissue as well as keeping the shape of the breast natural. Apart from this, the breast can be given a natural shape with the help of reconstruction techniques, which will prove to be helpful in increasing the confidence of the patient. 

Mental Health Support 

Breast cancer patients need mental health support. Their mental stress can be reduced with the help of counseling, support groups and therapy. 

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