Experience of young women with breast cancer and mastectomized

Almeida, Thayse Gomes de; Comassetto, Isabel; Alves, Karine de Melo Cezar; Santos, Amuzza Ayla Pereira dos; Silva, Jovânia Marques de Oliveira e; Trezza, Mónica Adriana

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“…7 In the face of the discovery of breast cancer, the most relevant feelings were despair and denial, expressed by some women through crying. 15 Still, the worst moment is when the diagnosis of breast cancer is presented, as a great impact is presented emotional state in the woman and in the family context, where the acceptance and denial of the disease can be manifested. Thus, adaptations are necessary to the new reality of life, which is extremely stressful to all members of the family.…”

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“…The woman is vulnerable after being diagnosed with breast cancer, so she can deny the disease indefinitely. 15 Tranquility in the diagnosis of breast cancer, lack of knowledge about the disease and its consequences, the definition of the disease as if it were anything else without gravity, and the bargain of its life with God are determined by the acceptance and/or denial of the diagnosis. 17 When faced with a serious illness such as breast cancer, the main goal is to achieve healing, regardless of the healing provided by medicine, thanks to technological advances or the grace of God.…”

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Sentimentos vivenciados por mulheres ao receberem o diagnóstico de câncer de mama

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Objective: to understand the feelings experienced by women when they are diagnosed with breast cancer. Method: qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study, with 13 women assisted by a social assistance organization. The production of the data occurred through an audio interview recorded and guided by the question: what were the feelings experienced when the diagnosis of breast cancer was received? Data analysis was based on the Content Analysis technique. Results: upon receiving the diagnosis of breast cancer, women expressed feelings such as despair, concern for the family, closeness and fear of death, sadness, denial, faith in healing and acceptance. Conclusion: in an attempt to minimize these repercussions of the disease, it is important to work in a support network to receive, care and guide women at the time of diagnosis, seeking to direct them to the possibilities of treatment, cure and rehabilitation. Descriptors: Breast Neoplasms; Clinical Diagnosis; Emotions. RESUMOObjetivo: compreender os sentimentos vivenciados pelas mulheres ao receberem o diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, com 13 mulheres assistidas por uma entidade de assistência social. A produção dos dados ocorreu por meio de entrevista de áudio gravada e norteada pela questão: quais os sentimentos vivenciados quando recebeu o diagnóstico de câncer de mama? A análise dos dados foi a partir da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: ao receberem o diagnóstico de câncer de mama, as mulheres manifestaram sentimentos como desespero, preocupação com a família, proximidade e medo da morte, tristeza, negação, fé na cura e aceitação. Conclusão: na tentativa de minimizar tais repercussões da doença, faz-se importante o trabalho de uma rede de apoio a fim de acolher, cuidar e orientar as mulheres no momento do diagnóstico, buscando direcioná-las para as possibilidades de tratamento, cura e reabilitação. Descritores: Neoplasias da Mama; Diagnóstico Clínico; Emoções. RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender los sentimientos vivenciados por las mujeres al recibir el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo y exploratorio, con 13 mujeres asistidas por una entidad de asistencia social. La producción de los datos ocurrió a través de una entrevista de audio grabada y orientada por la cuestión: ¿cuáles fueron los sentimientos vivenciados cuando recibió el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama? El análisis de los datos fue a partir de la técnica de Análisis de Contenido. Resultados: al recibir el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, las mujeres manifestaron sentimientos como desesperación, preocupación por la familia, cercanía y miedo a la muerte, tristeza, negación, fe en la curación y la aceptación. Conclusión: en el intento de minimizar tales repercusiones de la enfermedad, se hace importante el trabajo de una red de apoyo, a fin de acoger, cuidar y orientar a las mujeres en el momento del diagnóstico, buscando direccionarlas para las posibilidades de tratamiento, curación y rehabilitación. D...

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“…A breast cancer diagnosis and its treatment interrupt the course of one's life [15], and had brought these women an uncertain future [16]. Many dreams and plans had been interrupted among these young women regarding motherhood or professional fulfilment [4,7].…”

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Young women with breast cancer-using the healing tool; writing blogs

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Berterö²

2017

Nurs Palliat Care

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Purpose: This qualitative study aims to interpret and describe how young women diagnosed with a breast cancer uses blogs to manage daily life.Methods: 14 blogs written by women diagnosed with breast cancer aged between 25 and 38 years. These blogs were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis.Results: Four themes were identified in the data body illustrating what the women were writing about in their blogs: Experiencing frustration, The fear is bigger than death, Preparing for physical changes, Body and mind are in disharmony. These four themes ended up in a concluding theme: The healing effect of writing a blog. Conclusion:The young women used writing blogs as a healing activity. The writing was a channel for emotions and thoughts, but was also a way of sharing experiences and supporting each other. Their narratives revealed the impact of breast cancer experiences on their personal, familial and social lives. Reading blogs is an activity that could allow healthcare professionals to better understand these women's life situation and needs. Implications for practice:Blogs could become a useful tool for healthcare professionals, relatives, patients and the people around them. By reading blogs, not necessarily commenting on or writing them, there will be a better and deeper understanding about the effects of a cancer diagnosis. Using blogs could facilitate the provision of requested and needed health care activities.

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“…Before the positive result the woman can present feelings that oscillate between indifference and intense fear, 15 which may be able to lead to the perception of death and insecurity. In addition, the news of the disease is related to the feelings of despair, sadness, panic, anguish and crying, often referred to as the worst moment of their lives.…”

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Câncer de mama: sentimentos e percepções das mulheres diante do diagnóstico / Breast cancer: feelings and perceptions of women before the diagnosis

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Mattias

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R. pesq. cuid. fundam. online

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Objective: To know the feelings and perceptions of women on the diagnosis of breast cancer. Methods: This is a qualitative study in Oncology Clinic of a university hospital, close to 11 women with breast cancer and aged between 43 and 58 years. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews between May and July 2015. The data were analyzed and interpreted according to content analysis. Results: After analyzing four categories emerged: waiting for diagnosis; feelings aroused after diagnosis; family support; live and pray after the diagnosis of breast cancer. Conclusion: The study showed that women were waiting for the diagnosis of cancer, but even saying be prepared for such a diagnosis, at the news felt harassed, received family support and also sought religious support to face the difficult time of cancer diagnosis breast cancer. sentimientos despertaron después del diagnóstico; apoyo a la familia; vivir y orar después del diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Conclusión: El estudio mostró que las mujeres que estaban esperando para el diagnóstico de cáncer, pero incluso diciendo estar preparado para tal diagnóstico, ante la noticia se sintió acosado, recibió el apoyo de la familia y también buscó apoyo religioso para enfrentar el difícil momento del diagnóstico de cáncer cáncer de mama. Descriptores: Salud de la mujer; Neoplasias de la mama; Diagnóstico. Descriptors

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Experience of young women with breast cancer and mastectomized

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Sentimentos vivenciados por mulheres ao receberem o diagnóstico de câncer de mama

Sentimentos vivenciados por mulheres ao receberem o diagnóstico de câncer de mama

Young women with breast cancer-using the healing tool; writing blogs

Câncer de mama: sentimentos e percepções das mulheres diante do diagnóstico / Breast cancer: feelings and perceptions of women before the diagnosis

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