Brands in the body and the soul: perceptions on nursing assistance to mastectomized patients

Objective: to identify the scientific evidence that the current literature shows about nursing care in the care of mastectomized patients. Method: This is an integrative review study with a qualitative approach and carried out by content and subject analysis. With the descriptors included in the VHL databases, respecting the inclusion and exclusion criteria, using 8 samples. Results and Discussion: After the election of the articles, the analysis of the samples was carried out, and afterwards the separation of the categories, are: Dimensions of care; Women's support network; and, Perception of the woman. Final Considerations: According to the literature, it has been identified that the patient undergoes several biopsychosocial challenges. This moment is marked by the readaptation that is troubled by the new image. The breast has a significant role in the selfesteem and femininity of the woman, the extirpation brings with it a weight that is surrounded by the fear of being rejected by the society, in this way it is necessary the commitment of the multiprofessional and interdisciplinary team to assist and carry out health education for both the patients and family members.