A sexualidade de mulheres em tratamento para o câncer de mama

Breast cancer-related lymphedema is currently one of the most serious complications that most affect the quality of life of women undergoing breast cancer. The aim of this study was to explore in-depth the experience of women who suffer from lymphoedema after breast cancer and how does this condition affect corporeality, with no judgements. For this purpose, a qualitative methodology was followed. In-depth interviews, interviewer's field notes and participants' letters were used for data collection. The participants were twenty Spanish women with lymphoedema after overcome a breast cancer in the past. Healthcare specialists with experience in the topic were also included. Results showed 2 main categories: “From cancer to lymphedema, another disease another disease” and “Potential for transition and transformation towards a new way of life”. As a conclusion, the difficulty in accessing adequate treatment, the need for greater awareness of lymphedema and the importance of the emotional and psychological dimension of this chronic disease. Highlighting the attitudes that these women develop for self-care and the concept of new corporeality. After breast cancer, women with lymphedema experience a drastic change that affects all areas of their lives. The adaptation process, and the search for resources and aid, play a fundamental role in overcoming this process.

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Breast cancer diagnosis: implications for the behavioral changes in the social support network / Diagnóstico do câncer de mama: implicações na mudança de comportamento da rede de suporte social

Ambrosim

Barbosa

Oliveira

et al. 2021

R.pesq.:cuid.fundam.Online

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Objetivo:Desvelar as mudanças de comportamento dos diferentes suportes sociais a partir do diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Metodologia:Estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado em um Programa de Reabilitação para Mulheres Mastectomizadas em Vitória, Espírito Santo. Participaram do estudo 16 mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer de mama, submetidas à mastectomia. As falas foram analisadas segundo a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados:Houveram mudanças de comportamento das redes de apoio social após o diagnóstico de câncer de mama, as maiores mudanças comportamentais aconteceram na família (43,5%), seguido do parceiro íntimo (30,4%) e entre os amigos (26,1%). Nas relações de amizade e familiares houve uma melhora no oferecimento de cuidado, já na relação com o parceiro também se verificou afastamento do mesmo. Conclusão:O diagnóstico de câncer de mama acarreta mudanças de comportamentos nos relacionamentos familiares, de amigos e do parceiro íntimo. Recomenda-se a atuação de profissionais de saúde nesse processo.

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A sexualidade de mulheres em tratamento para o câncer de mama

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Breast cancer diagnosis: implications for the behavioral changes in the social support network / Diagnóstico do câncer de mama: implicações na mudança de comportamento da rede de suporte social

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