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While treatment is life-saving and essential, it can significantly affect physical health, psychological well-being, quality of life, and body image.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To systematically review and synthesize the evidence on the impact of breast cancer and its treatment on body image in females.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data sources and methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four major databases were searched for relevant peer-reviewed studies published until 2025. A total of 41 studies were included in the systematic review, of which 24 were eligible for the meta-analysis. Standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a restricted maximum likelihood model, with analyses conducted in JAMOVI and heterogeneity assessed via Q and I\u00b2 statistics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Females with breast cancer reported significantly lower body image scores than healthy controls (ES = -1.02). Furthermore, body image scores declined from pre-treatment to during treatment (ES = -0.45). Mastectomy was associated with poorer body image compared to breast-conserving therapy (ES = -1.11).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although medically essential, breast cancer treatment can adversely affect body image. 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