Being in suspense: women’s experiences awaiting breast cancer surgery

Drageset, Sigrunn; Lindstrøm, Torill Christine; Giske, Tove; Underlid, Kjell

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05638.x

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“…The current study supports previous literature that women experience change in their life after breast cancer diagnosis (Drageset et al, 2011;McCann et al, 2011). Our study shows how the diagnosis of breast cancer has changed the whole of women's life; from caregiver to care receiver; changed in work and social role; changed in body and personal image, changed in personal relationship; either positive or negative.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…This finding supports previous studies finding on uncertainty and unknown future in the breast cancer trajectories (Doumit et al, 2010a;Drageset et al, 2010;McCann et al, 2011). Uncertainty has been identified as one of the variables that influence the quality of life and caused psychological reactions that influence woman's experiences during cancer trajectory (Shaha et al, 2008;Tobin and Begley, 2008;Sammarco and Konecny, 2010;Drageset et al, 2011). Most women in this study were uncertain about their breast cancer symptoms and severity of their symptoms.…”

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confidence: 89%

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Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Yusuf¹,

Hadi²,

Mahamood³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Breast cancer is the most common and leading cause of cancer mortality among Malaysian women. Despite good survival rates, the diagnosis of cancer still invokes the feeling of stress, fear and uncertainty. Because very little is known about the experiences of Malaysian women with breast cancer, a qualitative study using semistructured interviews to explore the lived experience of newly diagnosed breast cancer. Using a purposive sampling method, 20 Malaysian women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, including Malays (n=10) and Chinese (n=10) were recruited in two main public hospitals in Kelantan. Similarities and divergence in women's experience were identified through thematic analysis of interview transcripts. Three themes emerged from the data: uncertainty experience of the illness, transition process and fatalistic view of breast cancer. In many ways, these findings were parallel with previous studies, suggesting that the experience of breast cancer is to a certain extent similar among women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. This study adds to the sparse literature concerning the experience of illness following breast cancer diagnosis among the Malays and Chinese. More importantly, this study addressed areas that were previously lacking, specifically in depth information on breast cancer experience from a developing country with a multi-ethnic population. The results of this investigation provide preliminary information to healthcare professionals on the impact of illness and cultural influence on survivorship to plan for appropriate education and supportive programme in order to meet the needs of breast cancer women more effectively.

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confidence: 90%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Yusuf¹,

Hadi²,

Mahamood³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…While some women felt their health was more important than not having breast, others experienced sadness resulting from the loss of the breast and hope in which they believed that they could handle this significant health challenge. Drageset et al (22) stated that mastectomy was necessary to regain health, but they also noted that loss of the breast after mastectomy might result in conflicting or negative emotions. Sometimes this loss can cause women to become more devout in their religious beliefs and practices.…”

Section: Mastectomy and Mementioning

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“…Women who had undergone mastectomy were concerned that this change in their appearance could impact their sex lives negatively (22,35). Mastectomy has a negative impact on husband and wife relationships and also impacts relationships with their children.…”

Section: Body Image Change and Social Lifementioning

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Body Image of Women with Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: A Qualitative Research

2016

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“…Although the number of organ transplants around the world has increased, the waiting time for the transplant candidates to receive organs is increasing day by day due to small number of organ donors (8). Various statistics have been reported regarding patients waiting for liver transplantation.…”

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Life Experiences of Hepatitis Patients Waiting for Liver Transplantation

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Background: Since the number of hepatitis patients requiring liver transplantation is on the rise and the waiting list for such operation is long, the quality of life of these patients will be affected. Providing any care and health services requires an understanding of these patients' real experience and their specific needs. Objectives: Therefore, this study aimed to explore the life experiences of hepatitis patients waiting for liver transplantation. Methods: This was a qualitative study with content analysis approach. Participants in this study consisted of 10 hepatitis patients on the waiting list for liver transplantation, who were selected through purposive sampling. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were conducted and data were analyzed using Landman and Grantham and constant comparison methods. Results: The participants included 10 hepatitis patients with a mean age of 41.4 years, and 34.8 months average time being on the waiting list. The main themes of "life turmoil (being troubled for the family and living with hardship), "searching" (searching for information and search for a change in treatment approach), spirituality (trust and faith in God and relaying on Imams (Tavasol)), and "new concerns" (unhappiness in life and challenge and consequence of waiting) were extracted from the data. Conclusions: Hepatitis patients' experiences included family economic problems, exacerbation of the disease and its complications, lack of adherence to treatment regimen, and physical and psychosocial problems. Knowing and understanding the issues and problems of these patients can create positive changes in their time when waiting for liver transplantation, and can empower them in this difficult time so they can have a more successful transplantation.

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Being in suspense: women’s experiences awaiting breast cancer surgery

Cited by 71 publications

References 80 publications

Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Understanding the Breast Cancer Experience: a Qualitative Study of Malaysian Women

Body Image of Women with Breast Cancer After Mastectomy: A Qualitative Research

Life Experiences of Hepatitis Patients Waiting for Liver Transplantation

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