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Falling ill and surviving breast cancer: the experience of mastectomized woman
[journal article]
Abstract Objective: The study aims to know the experience of mastectomized woman face to falling ill and surviving breast
cancer. Method: It is a qualitative study, carried out with five women that have survived breast cancer, were
mastectomized, had a high degree of resilience and were treated at the On... view more
Objective: The study aims to know the experience of mastectomized woman face to falling ill and surviving breast
cancer. Method: It is a qualitative study, carried out with five women that have survived breast cancer, were
mastectomized, had a high degree of resilience and were treated at the Oncology Unit of the Teaching Hospital in
southern Brazil. Data collection has occurred at home, from august to October 2011, through semi-structured
interviews and thematic analysis. The ethical aspects were respected. Results: The experience of cancer was
permeated by many feelings for these women, but they have found strength in the support of their family, friends,
religion and faith. After the treatments, they have sought alternative ways to survive with quality. Conclusions:
Nursing has a key role in evaluating needs of the mastectomized woman and contributing to her social reintegration... view less
Keywords
caregiving; social support; surgery; Brazil; cancer; woman; family; coping behavior; psychological stress; quality of life
Classification
Medicine, Social Medicine
Free Keywords
Neoplasia; Mastectomy; Survival
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 3837-3846
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n2p3837
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; reviewed