"A Struggle Between Vanity and Life"

Fang, Su Ying; Balneaves, Lynda G.; Shu, Bih‐Ching

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“…This runs contrary to their Western counterparts where Western women placed greater value on breastfeeding as an essential component of motherhood 37 . Instead, Asian women tend to mainly focus on survival and dealing with other immediate disease consequences 30 . This could be a reason that breastfeeding was not one of the priorities for the women in this study.…”

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“…37 Instead, Asian women tend to mainly focus on survival and dealing with other immediate disease consequences. 30 This could be a reason that breastfeeding was not one of the priorities for the women in this study.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…28,29 As such, there is a need to manage women's expectations by preparing them better before reconstructive surgeries. 30 This is especially important for Asian women because, being largely conservative, they may not raise body image concerns out of embarrassment during consultations. 31 Similar to previous studies, women in this study feared cancer recurrence, which hindered their disease coping.…”

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“…However, this normalcy was often obstructed by inevitable imperfections such as the absence of nipple or the lack of sensation 28,29 . As such, there is a need to manage women's expectations by preparing them better before reconstructive surgeries 30 . This is especially important for Asian women because, being largely conservative, they may not raise body image concerns out of embarrassment during consultations 31 …”

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The Experiences and Support Needs of Women With Gestational Breast Cancer in Singapore

Liow

Choo

et al. 2020

Cancer Nurs

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Background Gestational breast cancer is diagnosed during pregnancy or within the first postpartum year. There is a lack of studies on the experiences of ethnically diverse Asian women with gestational breast cancer. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of Asian women with gestational breast cancer so necessary support can be rendered. Methods This qualitative descriptive study used purposive sampling to recruit 7 women with gestational breast cancer who were following up at the breast center of a tertiary women's hospital in Singapore. Semistructured, individual, face-to-face, audio-recorded interviews were used to explore the in-depth experiences of these women. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Three main themes emerged from the thematic analysis: (1) being a sick woman, (2) juggling between being a mother and a patient, and (3) seeking normalcy. Women had to contend with disruptive changes from gestational breast cancer, both emotionally and physically. They were constantly distressed by their altered body images, and family support was vital to help these women cope with their treatments. Alternative support sources included healthcare professionals and the Internet. Conclusion Gestational breast cancer experiences varied based on the women's encounter perceptions and existing support. Their experiences may be improved through further support to mediate their coping efforts. Future quantitative and qualitative research should explore and evaluate the various aspects of the long-term disease and psychosocial effects of gestational breast cancer. Implications for Practice Hospitals should include support strategies in antenatal classes and postnatal workshops to lessen disruptions of the motherhood experiences.

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The Experiences and Support Needs of Women With Gestational Breast Cancer in Singapore

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Cancer Nurs

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“…Furthermore, the experience of breast reconstruction is also influenced by cultural factors. For example, women with breast cancer in Taiwanese culture, which prioritizes selflessness and family status, have been reported to feel guilt while being seen as vain and superficial in requesting breast reconstruction 20 . In addition, Asian immigrant women living in the United states spoke about breasts as a function of their roles as a wife or mother, eliminating the need for breasts when these roles were fulfilled 18 .…”

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“Struggling to Accept the New Breast as Part of My Body” – The Challenge of Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Women With Breast Cancer

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Jin²,

Kim³

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Cancer Nurs

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Breast cancer Breast reconstruction Immediate breast reconstruction Self-image Qualitative research Grounded theory Nursing Background: Women have difficulties in making decisions and experiences an unexpectedly long recovery period after immediate breast reconstruction. There are still many limitations in understanding the overall changes in life experienced by women with breast cancer before and after immediate breast reconstruction.Objective: This study aimed to explore the challenges experienced by women with breast cancer undergoing immediate breast reconstruction and how they coped with these problems. Methods: Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory design was used.In-depth face-to-face individual interviews were undertaken with 11 women with breast cancer from 4 hospitals in Korea. Data collection and analysis were conducted simultaneously, using the constant comparative method. Results: The core category was "struggling to accept the new breast as part of my body." "Decision making regarding immediate breast reconstruction" was the initial step, followed by "facing the changed breasts after surgery." The challenge of "living with the new breasts" slowly merged into "making up my mind to accept my breasts with gratitude." Conclusion:Women with breast cancer undergoing immediate breast reconstruction struggled to accept the new breast as part of their body, and some reached a measure of closure and acceptance with gratitude. Implication for Practice: Nurses can apply findings by recognizing the experiences, perceptions, and needs of women; providing patients with sufficient information on the whole process; and offering continuous

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The moderating effect of perceived partner empathy on body image and depression among breast cancer survivors

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"A Struggle Between Vanity and Life"

Abstract: Clinical implications include the importance of regular and authentic patient-health care provider communication throughout the process of breast reconstruction, including recovery, and better acknowledgement of Taiwanese women's body image concerns associated with breast reconstruction.

Cited by 39 publications

References 27 publications

The Experiences and Support Needs of Women With Gestational Breast Cancer in Singapore

The Experiences and Support Needs of Women With Gestational Breast Cancer in Singapore

“Struggling to Accept the New Breast as Part of My Body” – The Challenge of Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Women With Breast Cancer

The moderating effect of perceived partner empathy on body image and depression among breast cancer survivors

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