Table 1.
Body Image Screener for Cancer Reconstruction Survey
Body Image Screener for Cancer Reconstruction (BICR) | ||||
Many patients have concerns about how cancer treatment will change the way they look. Both men and women worry about changes to their appearance before and after reconstructive surgery. | ||||
Body image specialists are available to help you cope with appearance concerns. Our specialists can help you:
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Please read each question and circle the number that describes your feelings. | ||||
Not at all | A little | Quite a bit | Very much | |
1. How concerned are you about recent changes to your appearance and body? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2. How much do you worry about future changes to your appearance from reconstructive surgery? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
None of the time | A little of the time | Some of the time | Most of the time | |
3. How often do you think about your appearance? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
4. How often do you avoid certain activities because of concerns about your appearance? | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |