Stressors in Breast Cancer Post-Treatment: a Qualitative Approach

Authors

  • Gisele da Silva Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto
  • Manoel Antônio dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000400005

Keywords:

Breast Neoplasms, Rehabilitation, Stress, Psychological, Mental Health, Adaptation

Abstract

With the increasing effectiveness of breast cancer treatment, the scientific interest in investigating the quality of life of survivors has increased. However, research addressing the post-treatment period is still scarce. The aim of this study was to identify the stressors present in the lives of women in the one to five years post-diagnosis period. The sample was composed of 16 women assisted at a specialized mastectomy rehabilitation service. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The results indicate conflicts with self-image and alteration in the feeling of autonomy, fear in relation to the evolution of the condition, feelings of guilt about the disorder generated in the family, experience of disturbing social situations and a desire to return to their professional occupation. These results reveal the existence of stressors in this phase and the importance of support offered by psychosocial rehabilitation services for this population.

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Published

2010-08-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Stressors in Breast Cancer Post-Treatment: a Qualitative Approach . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(4), 688-695. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000400005