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The role of body image in treatment decision-making and post-treatment regret following prostatectomy

Shiridzinomwa, Constance; Harding, Sam; Harcourt, Diana

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Constance Shiridzinomwa

Sam Harding

Diana Harcourt Diana2.Harcourt@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Appearance Research



Abstract

Three main treatments are offered to men with localised prostate cancer: active monitoring, radiotherapy and prostatectomy. The aim of this research was to explore the role of body image in treatment decision-making and post-treatment regret following prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer. Data were collected via nine semi-structured interviews. Interviews underwent thematic analysis and four themes emerged: need to prolong life, loss of function and self, post-surgery effects on body image and confidence, and coping strategies. Participants revealed that loss of erectile function following surgery resulted in reduced self-confidence, and changes in their perception of their body.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Aug 17, 2020
Online Publication Date Oct 9, 2020
Publication Date Oct 9, 2020
Deposit Date Nov 12, 2020
Publicly Available Date Aug 11, 2021
Journal British Journal of Nursing
Print ISSN 0966-0461
Publisher MA Healthcare
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 29
Issue 18
Pages S8-S16
DOI https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.18.S8
Keywords prostate, cancer, decision making, body image
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6846815
Additional Information Authors: Constance Shiridzinomwa, Sam Harding and Diana Harcourt

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