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Difficulties experienced by women undergoing treatment for breast cancer
Las dificultades experimentadas por las mujeres que reciben tratamiento para el cáncer de mama
Dificuldades vivenciadas por mulheres em tratamento para o cân cer de mama
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Abstract Objective: To identify difficulties experienced by women with breast cancer undergoing cancer treatment. Method: A qualitative descriptive study, developed with women with breast cancer undergoing some form of cancer treatment, receiving care at a Center for High Complexity in Oncology - CACON a hos... view more
Objective: To identify difficulties experienced by women with breast cancer undergoing cancer treatment. Method: A qualitative descriptive study, developed with women with breast cancer undergoing some form of cancer treatment, receiving care at a Center for High Complexity in Oncology - CACON a hospital in the northwest of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. To collect data we used open interview. Results: There were difficulties in impaired self-image, side effects, prejudice, social rejection and physical limitations, which aroused feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, but the maintenance of life prevails in the face of difficulties and these are support in God. Conclusion: These results enable assist health professionals and families in coping with these difficulties, because they need professional support, family and friends.... view less
Keywords
woman; cancer; body image; self-image; emotionality; psyche
Classification
Medical Sociology
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 194-201
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n3p194
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed