Experiences of women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: a clinical pathway approach

Lindop, Edward; Cannon, Sue

doi:10.1054/ejon.2000.0116

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“…This attitude could create strained relationship with their husband. Similar thoughts among breast cancer women in previous studies at various places were pointed out in countries such as in Taiwan, Iran, England as well as Malaysia (Lindop and Cannon, 2001;Taleghani et al, 2008;Doumit et al, 2010b;McCann et al, 2011;Chen and Chang, 2012;Yusoff et al, 2012). Nevertheless, the women in this study were mostly young; 10 years younger than those in Western countries, hence special attention to this problem is warranted.…”

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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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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 78%

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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“…22 Therefore, these women think that they are the same as before, but they know they are not the same anymore. And these different women are not always understood by the people around them whom they have close relationships with, and this ends up representing a conflict for those with whom they live together.…”

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Drama as a New Rehabilitation Possibility for Women Afflicted With Breast Cancer

Mattsson-Lidsle¹,

Wright²,

Lindholm³

et al. 2007

Cancer Nursing

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The aim of this qualitative longitudinal study was to evaluate drama as a method within the rehabilitation of women afflicted with breast cancer. By purposeful sampling, 11 of a total of 20 women participated in the study and were interviewed 3 times over 9 months. The interviews were transcribed. The data analysis was an inductive latent content analysis. The results show that the women felt that their lives were out of balance before the drama exercises; the female and physical dimension was emphasized. During the drama exercises, it became apparent that breast cancer was a unifying factor; the women were able to share difficult experiences with each other. After the drama group, it appeared that the women's joy of living had returned, as well as better self-confidence, inner peace, and feelings of good health. During group meetings, the women experienced drama, support, and solidarity within a closed group. Important events in their lives were revealed, and the women were given an opportunity to confront their hidden thoughts and feelings and to express them. All the women felt support and solidarity within the group as well as a personal development. Drama can be seen as a suitable rehabilitation method for women with breast cancer.

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“…1997;Knowles et al 1999), who reported this as a stressful period, associated with increased anxiety. The positive experience was illustrated by feelings of relief, a sense of achievement and a significant milestone in their experience (Lindop & Cannon 2001). Patients have previously reported a sense of abandonment when treatment was completed (Lindop & Cannon 2001;Olsson et al .…”

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Patients' experiences of completing treatment for colorectal cancer in a Scottish District General Hospital

Simpson

Whyte

2006

Eur J Cancer Care

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A review of the cancer literature from 1990 to 2003 indicated that some patients with cancer felt abandoned by healthcare professionals upon completion of treatment. With this in mind, a small qualitative study was undertaken to explore the experiences of patients completing treatment for colorectal cancer within a Scottish District General Hospital. A small purposeful sample of eight participants (surgery only n = 4 and surgery with adjuvant chemotherapy n = 4) who had completed treatment were recruited. Semi-structured interviews, in a venue chosen by the participants (home n = 7; hospital n = 1), were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The mean time since completion of treatment was 30 weeks (range 9-95 weeks). Transcripts were read and reread several times to identify categories. By thematic analysis, five categories were identified: physical impact of treatment, completion of treatment, support of family and friends, impact of healthcare professionals and coping mechanisms. Despite the significant physical impact of treatment patients returned to their previous lifestyles and status. Although very optimistic and positive when treatment was completed, participants reflected upon their cancer recurring. Family and friends were the main providers of support during their experiences, and healthcare professionals impacted upon participants both positively and negatively. Overall, the completion of treatment was described as a 'great feeling' and 'relief', with patients reporting that they felt adequately supported by healthcare professionals after completion of treatment.

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Experiences of women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: a clinical pathway approach

Cited by 22 publications

References 21 publications

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

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

Drama as a New Rehabilitation Possibility for Women Afflicted With Breast Cancer

Patients' experiences of completing treatment for colorectal cancer in a Scottish District General Hospital

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