ResumoO câncer é um problema de saúde pública e a rede social de apoio é uma das principais fontes de suporte aos pacientes. Entende-se rede social como uma "teia de relações" que interligam os indivíduos, fornecendo apoio significativo. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o papel da rede social de apoio de quatro mulheres que se encontravam no período do pós-tratamento de câncer. Para tal foram utilizados dois instrumentos: entrevista semiestruturada e Mapa Mínimo da rede social de apoio. Os resultados mostraram que a presença de uma rede social funcional, que se caracteriza como fornecedora de apoio é fundamental para o bem-estar de pacientes com câncer. Observou-se que o apoio aos pacientes por meio da rede social funcional em situações de crise, melhora a autoestima e a qualidade de vida desses pacientes, tornando o diagnóstico, o tratamento e o pós-tratamento um processo menos doloroso. Por outro lado, as redes sociais disfuncionais, que antes do tratamento já se caracterizavam por relações conflituosas e não ofereciam suporte adequado, pioraram a autoestima e a qualidade de vida destes pacientes. Palavras-chaves: Câncer. Rede social de apoio. AbstractThe cancer has been considered a public health issue and the social support network is seen as a major source of support to patients. Social network is a "web of relationships" that interconnects people providing meaningful support. The aim of this research was to mark the social support network role of four women who were in the period of pos-treatment of cancer. Two instruments were used to data collection: semi structured interview and Minimum Map of social support. The results showed that the presence of a functional social network, which is characterized as a supportive provider, is fundamental for the well-being of cancer patients. It was observed that support to patients through the functional social network in crisis situations improves the self-esteem and quality of life of these patients, making diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment a less painful process. On the other hand, dysfunctional social network, which before the treatment were already characterized by conflicting relationships and did not offer adequate support, worsened the self-esteem and quality of life of these patients.
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