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Psychosocial aspects of oncoplastic breast conservation (2008)
Book Chapter
Harcourt, D. (2008). Psychosocial aspects of oncoplastic breast conservation. In A. Losken, & M. Hamdi (Eds.), Partial Breast Reconstruction: Techniques in Oncoplastic Surgery. Quality Medical Publishing

Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status (2008)
Journal Article
Harcourt, D., & Frith, H. (2008). Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status. Journal of Health Psychology, 13(5), 597-606. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105308090932

This study explores breast cancer patients' experiences of chemotherapy treatment, with a focus on the impact of an altered appearance during this time. We present two key themes from the thematic analysis of interviews with 19 women: anxiety that ch... Read More about Women's experiences of an altered appearance during chemotherapy: An indication of cancer status.

Appearance matters: Cancer & appearance (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008, June). Appearance matters: Cancer & appearance. Paper presented at Researchers in Oncology and Medical Psychology (ROMP) Group, University of Sydney, Australia

Appearance matters: Genetics & appearance (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008, June). Appearance matters: Genetics & appearance. Paper presented at Paper to Genetic Services Team, Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008, June). Psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction. Paper presented at Tumour Board Seminar Series, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Looking different: Counselling, genetics & visible difference (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2008, June). Looking different: Counselling, genetics & visible difference. Paper presented at Genetic Counselling staff at the Children's Hospital, Melbourne and the MSc Genetic Counselling Programme, Melbourne University, Australia

The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) (2008)
Journal Article
Kennedy, F., Harcourt, D., & Rumsey, N. (2008). The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(2), 103-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2007.09.007

Following the introduction of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) in the UK increasing numbers of women are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). In DCIS, the cancer cells are confined to the ducts of the breast... Read More about The challenge of being diagnosed and treated for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: A gap analysis (2008)
Journal Article
Thompson, A., Brennan, K., Cox, A., Gee, J., Harcourt, D., Harris, A., …Streuli, C. (2008). Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: A gap analysis. Breast Cancer Research, 10(2), R26. https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr1983

Background: A gap analysis was conducted to determine which areas of breast cancer research, if targeted by researchers and funding bodies, could produce the greatest impact on patients.Methods: Fifty-six Breast Cancer Campaign grant holders and prom... Read More about Evaluation of the current knowledge limitations in breast cancer research: A gap analysis.

Anxieties & concerns about breast reconstruction (2008)
Book Chapter
Harcourt, D. (2008). Anxieties & concerns about breast reconstruction. In D. Rainsbury, & V. Straker (Eds.), Breast Reconstruction: Your Choice. London: Class Publishing