Experiences and coping of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: A qualitative study

Dewi, Lingga Curnia; Pratiwi, Ika Nur; Nimah, Lailatun; Smith, Graeme D

doi:10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.10.038

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“…Family involvement during treatment therapy patients plays an important role because by involving the patient's family feel comfortable during therapy or the treatment process, and patients can also be cooperative during treatment therapy (39). Supportive care greatly affects the quality of life of patients with breast cancer (40), patients who undergo treatment regularly can improve their overall quality of life based on dimensions of physical, emotional, and social functioning (41).…”

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Hardiness Personality and Family Support for Women’s Quality of Life with Breast Cancer

Supatmi

2023

Gac Méd Caracas

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Introduction: Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can lead to psychological changes such as stress and depression, which significantly impact the quality of life. Psychological hardiness and family support are two necessary health-elevating factors that strengthen individuals to remain both psychologically and physically healthy despite encountering negative life events such as breast cancer. Objective: This study investigated the relationship between hardiness personality and family support on the quality of life in women with breast cancer.

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Hardiness Personality and Family Support for Women’s Quality of Life with Breast Cancer

Supatmi

2023

Gac Méd Caracas

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“…Other studies have identified spirituality and religious activities, relationships with or support from medical personnel, friends, and family support as main coping strategies. 5,31,32 Hoping to be healed was also utilized as a coping strategy. Hope is found to help patients endure and to see a new way of being and generate the belief that one's life is worth living hence helping.…”

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Stress, Anxiety, and Coping with Late Side Effects of Radiation Therapy among Cervical Cancer Patients and Survivors Receiving Care at Cancer Diseases Hospital-Lusaka Zambia

Celestin

2023

TNHCR

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Background: Cervical cancer treatment by radiation therapy causes both acute and late effects. Some of the late physical side effects include menopausal symptoms, poor body image, sexual and or vaginal dysfunction, dyspareunia, vaginal narrowing and bleeding. These side effects are a major source of stress and anxiety among cervical cancer patients and survivors because they influence the emotional, psychosocial, and sexual well-being of the patients.

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Experiences and coping of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: A qualitative study

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Hardiness Personality and Family Support for Women’s Quality of Life with Breast Cancer

Hardiness Personality and Family Support for Women’s Quality of Life with Breast Cancer

Stress, Anxiety, and Coping with Late Side Effects of Radiation Therapy among Cervical Cancer Patients and Survivors Receiving Care at Cancer Diseases Hospital-Lusaka Zambia

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